Design-Manual-for-Low-Volume-Roads-Part-A
Design-Manual-for-Low-Volume-Roads-Part-A
Design-Manual-for-Low-Volume-Roads-Part-A
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A - Chapter 2 - 11<br />
gravel and earth roads. Substantial kilometres of unpaved road are also provided through community<br />
programmes, cooperative ventures and by programmes operating through other line ministries, such as<br />
the Ministry of Agriculture. The <strong>Manual</strong> contains technical explanations of all the steps in deriving the<br />
standards <strong>for</strong> low volume roads related to specific environmental conditions. The <strong>Manual</strong> is structured<br />
to provide the building blocks <strong>for</strong> authorities to compile their own tailored document that is applicable<br />
to their prevailing circumstances.<br />
Figure A.2.1: The structure of the <strong>Manual</strong><br />
<strong>Part</strong> A<br />
Introduction to low<br />
volume road design<br />
Context and scope<br />
Structure and layout<br />
Project implementation<br />
<strong>Part</strong> B<br />
<strong>Design</strong> standards <strong>for</strong><br />
low volume roads<br />
Introduction<br />
Policy and legislative<br />
controls<br />
<strong>Design</strong> parameters<br />
Geometric design standards<br />
Materials<br />
Pavement design<br />
Drainage and<br />
erosion control<br />
Water crossings and<br />
associated structures<br />
Road furniture and signage<br />
PART A: DESIGN STANDARD APPROACHES