AFCONS - DESIGN - Design Basis Report - Anglais - 2020-12-30

SOCIETE AUTOROUTIERE DU GABON REPUBLIC OF GABON
Rehabilitation & Upgradation of 2-Lane

National Highway Road NR-1 from PK
24+000 to PK105+000 in Gabon (81 KM)
DESIGN BASIS REPORT
Filing: RN1-DBR-1 (A) December 30th 2020
Construction Contractor Design Consultant
Shri Kushalsuri Engineering

Services Pvt. Ltd. ,
E-12, Moji Colony, Jaipur-
302017, Rajasthan, India
61 Rue de Jeddah Mourouj 3 -

2074 Ben Arous Tunis-Tunisie
BP3788-Libreville
Page 2 /23 RN1 : PK24-PK105, DESIGN BASIS REPORT
TABLE OF MODIFICATIONS
First Edition – December, 30th2020
Modifications :
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 6

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ROAD ....................................................................................... 6
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE DESIGN BASIS REPORT ........................................................................................ 7
1.4 SCOPE OF WORKS ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.5 VALIDATION REPORT OF PROJECT SCHEDULES ................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 2 ROAD DESIGN STANDARDS ...................................................................................... 9
2.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Terrain classification ....................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 The level of development and the speed design ............................................................ 9
2.1.3 Right-of-way (ROW) ...................................................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Width of Carriageway ................................................................................................... 10
2.1.5 Shoulders ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.6 The superelevations ...................................................................................................... 10
2.1.7 Standards and technical guides list ............................................................................... 10
2.1.8 Deviation from manual ................................................................................................. 12
2.2 GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE MAIN ROAD ..................................................................... 12
2.2.1 Horizontal alignment .................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1.1 Superelevations......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1.2 Radius of horizontal alignments ............................................................................... 12
2.2.1.3 Transition (spiral) curves ........................................................................................... 13
2.2.1.4 Sight distances .......................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Vertical profile (vertical alignment) .............................................................................. 14
2.2.3 Design standards ........................................................................................................... 15
2.2.4 The typical cross-section ............................................................................................... 16
2.3 INTERSECTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1 At grade intersections (with rails) ................................................................................. 17
2.3.2 Major junctions ............................................................................................................. 17
2.3.3 Small crossroads and riparian accesses ........................................................................ 18
2.4 ROAD MARKINGS AND TRAFFIC SIGNS ............................................................................................ 18
2.4.1 Road signs ..................................................................................................................... 18
2.4.2 Road marking ................................................................................................................ 18
2.5 TRAFFIC SAFETY FEATURES........................................................................................................... 18
2.5.1 Safety barriers and concrete safety barriers................................................................. 18
2.5.2 Guideposts .................................................................................................................... 18
2.5.3 Pedestrian crossings...................................................................................................... 19
2.5.4 The vehicle parks and parking areas ............................................................................. 19
2.5.5 Toll plaza ....................................................................................................................... 19
2.5.6 Public lighting ................................................................................................................ 19
2.5.7 Mileposts....................................................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 3 THE PAVEMENT DESIGN ......................................................................................... 20
3.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 THE DESIGN STANDARDS ............................................................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 4 DRAINAGE ETEMBANKMENTS ................................................................................ 22

4.1 DRAINAGE ................................................................................................................................ 22
4.2 DRAINAGE STRUCTURES.............................................................................................................. 22
4.3 HIGH EMBANKMENTS................................................................................................................. 22
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.1: Project Length ........................................................................................................... 6

Table 2.1: Design speed ........................................................................................................... 10
Table 2.2: List of standards and technical guides .................................................................... 11
Table 2.3: Horizontal radii ........................................................................................................ 12
Table 2.4: Transition lengths for 2x2 lane road and for 2-lane road ....................................... 13
Table 2.5: Sight distance for different speed........................................................................... 14
Table 2.6: The longitudinal slope and minimum radii of the longitudinal profile ................... 15
Table 2.7: The characteristics of the project road ................................................................... 15
Table 2.8: Elements of typical cross-section............................................................................ 16
Table 3.1: Flexible pavement for the main road...................................................................... 20
Table 3.2: Rigid pavement for the toll plaza ............................................................................ 21
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1: Index map of the project road ................................................................................. 7

Figure 2.1: Railway overpass.................................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Société Autoroutière du Gabon (SAG), as the concessionaire of the project,
awarded the works of “Rehabilitation & Upgradation of 2-Lane National Highway
Road RN-1 from PK 24+000 to PK105+000 in Gabon (Africa)” as well as the design of
the project to the Contractor AFCONS Infrastructure Limited.
AFCONS is responsible for the design, engineering, procurement and execution of

the project under an EPC contract. The contract includes engineering, procurement
and construction.
The association of Shri Kushalsuri Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd – MIRE International
(The Consultant) with registered office at E-12, Moji Colony, Malviya Nagar Jaipur-
302017, has been appointed as the Design Consultant by AFCONS Infrastructure
Limited for the detailed design of the project and for the assistance in design
updating during the construction of the road and the drainage works as well as the
realization of the platform to receive the toll station.
1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ROAD

The project road is the National Road RN 1, section between PK24 and PK105 located
in the province of Estuaire. It starts in Nkok at the end of the 2x2 lane road and ends
in Nsilé, 10km after Kango city. The total length is 81.0 km as detailed below in Table
1.1.
Table 1.1: Project Length
S. PK Length
Category of road Km
No. of to
1. RN1: existing degraded road 24 40 16
RN1: existing road with degraded
2. sections and sections in 40 105 65
acceptable condition
Total length 81
The map below shows the passage of the road as well as the main urban
agglomerations crossed (Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1: Index map of the project road
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE DESIGN BASIS REPORT

The purpose of the design basis report is to formulate a comprehensive document
outlining the design standards to adopt and express the possible improvements for
the project road.
The detailed engineering design and improvement proposals shall be worked out
based on the engineering studies, traffic forecasts and future requirements. In case
of any specific requirement not covered on this report, a technical note shall be
prepared and discussion on case-by-case basis would be held to finalize the design
and drawings.
1.4 SCOPE OF WORKS

As per contract agreement, scope of work includes widening of the existing two-lane
road to 2x two-lane from PK 24 to PK 40 and two-lane from PK 40 to PK 105 with
paved shoulder highway or sidewalk depending on the case. The scope of work
during the contract period includes :
a) The construction of the road in accordance with the report entitled “1.2:
Geometrical road report” being part of the tender of works documents;
b) Operation and maintenance of the road once constructed in accordance with

the provisions of the agreement ;
To this end, the following activities should be carried out:
1. Field surveys, namely: topographic surveys in the system used in Gabon,

traffic counts and axle weighing as well as their future projections,
realization of geotechnical investigations on the existing roadway and on
the supporting soil, inventory of the existing culverts conditions and of the
protective works;
2. Widening and strengthening of the existing road and upgrading in the
project rights-of-way in 2xtwo / two bitumen lanes as per contract
requirement;
3. Rehabilitation of existing bridges;
4. Replacement or reinforcement of existing culverts after hydraulic
verification, and cleaning;
5. The construction of lateral drainage structures ;
6. The development of crossroads and riparian accesses ;
7. Construction of facilities as envisaged in contract including toll-plaza;
8. Fiber optic works as defined by the contract;
9. Horizontal road marking and vertical road signs;
10. The realization of safety equipment and protective works.
1.5 VALIDATION REPORT OF PROJECT SCHEDULES
A topographical survey of the existing ground, the hydraulic culverts and the main
constraints, as well as the implementation design will be carried out. They will be
presented as a schedule at the Client's appreciation.
CHAPTER 2 ROAD DESIGN STANDARDS
2.1 GENERAL
The formulation of the design standards and specifications is required in order to
avoid any inconsistency in the design from a section to another and to provide the
desired level of service and safety. For this project, it is suggested to follow the
design standards as listed in the tender documents for the works. These are
essentially the SETRA technical guide, 1994 “Aménagement de routes principales” as
well as other relevant guides and directives such as the SETRA guide, “Conception et
de dimensionnement des structures de chaussées”, and the technical guide
“Hydraulique routière, BCEOM 1979”. If a specific reference is missing in those, the
study shall be referred and the one considered the best and most relevant shall be
adopted :
1. The European unified codes “Eurocodes” in regard to studies and

calculation notes for reinforced concrete culverts and other structures;
2. The French booklets for the realization of earthworks, layers of
pavements, realisation of trenches etc.;
3. The CEBTP-LCPC 1970 manual for “Renforcement des chaussées souples
dans les pays tropicaux”;
4. Any other national or international standard as considered suitable.
The latest version of codes, standards and guides, etc., notified / published till
signing of the Contract will be used for the road design.
2.1.1 Terrain classification

The road of the project crosses essentially flat terrains (longitudinal slope of the
ground generally between 0 and 5%). Some sections of the PK64-PK80 are located in
a very flat terrain with longitudinal slopes around 0.5%. These sections are very
degraded because they are often floodable. A particular attention should be paid to
the drainage in this area.
2.1.2 The level of development and the speed design

The level of development of the planned road is R60 within the meaning of the ARP
technical guide, SETRA 1994.
Several factors are involved in determining the design speed of a road, such as
terrain, minimum radii of geometric design, visibility requirement as well as the
maximum speeds permitted by the country law.
The design speed as it is fixed in the R60 and Employer’s Requirements – Part III.02:
Performance Specifications is shown in this Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Design speed

Type of road Speed limit
R60 outside of agglomerations 80km / h
R60 in the urban areas 50km / h
2.1.3 Right-of-way (ROW)

The minimum right-of-way as specified in the documents tender "III.02 Performance
and specifications" should be used in the implementation design of the road works,
including its related facilities.
2.1.4 Width of Carriageway

The width of the carriageway of the project road must be 2x7 m in 2xtwo lanes
(=2x2x3.5m) excluding median width from PK 24 to PK 40 and 7 m in two lanes
(=2x3.5m) from PK 40 to PK 105 in the current rural sections and in the crossing of
urban areas.
2.1.5 Shoulders
The proposed road will be equipped with two shoulders of 1.5m width in each side
as shown in the typical cross-sections of the tender document "III.02 Performance
and specifications." These shoulders are paved and allow heavy trucks to stop.
1. In urban areas: a paved sidewalk of 1.5m will be built as planned in the

works contract. The existing and degraded sidewalks will be identified and
upgraded;
2. In rural areas: a paved shoulder of 1.5 m wide will be built along the road. It
will be increased by a 0.75m berm in the embankment side.
2.1.6 The superelevations
The superelevation of the road and the paved shoulders is fixed to 2.5%, in straight
alignments.
The carriageway in the unspilled sections and the paved shoulders will have the
same superelevation. The slope of the berms will be directed to the outside to
prevent the backfill materials arrive on the paved road during rains.
2.1.7 Standards and technical guides list

In addition to the SETRA technical guide, “Aménagement de routes principals 1994”
for the design of a road in the R60 category as specified in the document “III.2
Performance specifications”, the guides, standards and software listed below will be
used.
Table 2.2: List of standards and technical guides

Sr. Sub
Description Standards and technical guides
No Sr. No
SETRA Technical Guide, 1994 "Aménagement de
(i) routes principales" for horizontal design, vertical
design, cross sections and visibility.
Road
1 French Fascicule n ° 2 for general earthworks
geometry
with regard to the slopes of
(ii)
embankments, after verification by geotechnical
tests.
the technical guide “Conception et de
(i) dimensionnement des structures de chaussées” -
SETRA, 1994.
Pavement
2 The CEBTP-LCPC 1970 manual for “Renforcement
structure (ii)
des chaussées souples dans les pays tropicaux ”.
Standard NF P98-086 May 2019, structural
(iii)
dimensioning of road pavements
Technical guide " Aménagement de routes
Intersectio (i)
principales " - SETRA, 1994
3 ns and
crossroads Technical guide "Aménagement des carrefours
(ii)
plans" - SETRA, 1998
Interministerial instruction on road signs, French
(i) Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of
Equipment 1977
4 Traffic signs Guide "Les signaux routiers", Security
(ii)
Department France 2002.
(iii) Catalogs of panel manufacturers
Interministerial instruction on road signs, mark
Road
5 (i) on the roadway, French Ministry of the Interior
marking
and Ministry of Equipment 1988
Reinforced Eurocodes 0, 1 and 2 with regard to “bases de
concrete calcul des structures”, “actions sur les structures”
6 (i)
hydraulic as well as “calcul des structures en béton” as well
structures as their appendices.
Technical guide " Hydraulique routière, BCEOM
(i)
1979".
8 Drainage Technical guide " Assainissement routier ", SETRA
(ii)
2006
(iii) Technical guide "Drainage routier", SETRA 2006
Sr. Sub
Description Standards and technical guides
No Sr. No
Security Safety barriers fascicule "Dispositif de retenue
9 (i)
equipment latéraux métalliques" - SETRA, 1988
Guide SETRA, 2007 Supplement" Remblayage des
(i)
Fiber optic tranchées et réfection des chaussées".
10
works Typical drawings of the tender documents and
(ii)
ANINF indications
11 Software Piste, Autocad, Civil 3D, Alizé and RSA
2.1.8 Deviation from manual

Up to now, no differences have been noticed between the indications of standards
and technical guides and the planned works. They will be done as planned.
In the event that a particular aspect, which has not been enumerated in this report
will become necessary during the execution of works, the Contractor will present it
for the approval of the Client in a separate document.
2.2 GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE MAIN ROAD

2.2.1 Horizontal alignment
2.2.1.1 Superelevations
According to ARP guide SETRA the superelevation will be limited to 7% in curves for
the radius below to the maximum one-slope radius Rdm = 450m.
The superelevation variation will be around the centerline of the road, and will
follow the R60 table.
2.2.1.2 Radius of horizontal alignments

To ensure safety and comfort, the radii in curves are limited to the values given in
Table 2.3
Table 2.3: Horizontal radii

Designation Radius in m
Minimum radius 120
Maximum superelevation radius Rdm 450
Unspilled radius Rnd 600
2.2.1.3 Transition (spiral) curves

The variation of superelevation slopes will be done linearly in transition curves along
the gradual connection. This length is capped at 133m for the 2x2 lane road and 67m
for 2 lane road, in order to enable evacuation of water from the road surface. The
lengths of the progressive connections and the superelevation rays are summarized
in the following Table 2.4.
Table 2.4: Transition lengths for 2x2 lane road and for 2-lane road
R60 Category
Minimum radius Rm M 120
Minimum radius at maximum
M 450
superelevation Rdm
Minimum radius unspilled Rnd M 600
Minimum superelevation % 2.5
Maximum superelevation % 7
Superelevation
Superelevation (%) Radius (m) Clothoid (m)
variation (m)
For 2x2-lane road
2.5 450 133 70
3.0 345 124 77
3.5 279 114 84
4.0 235 107 91
4.5 203 101 98
5.0 178 95 95
5.5 159 91 91
6.0 143 87 87
6.5 131 84 84
7.0 120 81 81
For 2-lane road
2.5 450 67 67
3.0 345 62 62
3.5 279 57 57
4.0 235 53 53
4.5 203 50 50
5.0 178 48 48
5.5 159 46 46
6.0 143 44 44
6.5 131 42 42
7.0 120 41 41
2.2.1.4 Sight distances

Sight distance, in the context of road design, is the continuous length of road that
the vehicle driver (positioned one meter above the road centerline) can see
uninterrupted by a ridge by an obstacle. Insufficient sight distance can reduce the
level of safety or the operation of a road or intersection. Sight is of a supreme
importance in choosing the level of road and in limiting the vehicles speed.
In road design, a minimum sight distance is required to set the level of development.
A stopping distance is a theoretical distance necessary for a vehicle to stop taking

into account its speed. It is the sum of the driver reaction distance and the braking
distance.
The reaction distance: it is the distance travelled by the vehicle in 2 seconds (usual
value) necessary for the driver to apply brakes after seeing an obstacle.
Braking distance: is the distance required for a vehicle to stop. It depends on the
initial speed, the road gradient and the wheel-to-road friction coefficient.
The stopping distance is given in Table 2.5.
Table 2.5: Sight distance for different speed

Design speed V85 Stopping distance in Stopping distance in curves
(km / h) straight alignment (m) (m)
50 50 55
60 65 72
70 85 95
80 105 121
2.2.2 Vertical profile (vertical alignment)

The vertical alignment will be designed as to avoid visual discontinuities due to
reliefs. The vertical radii must allow the visibility conditions announced in the
previous paragraph and the minimum requirements of the two following paragraphs.
The longitudinal slopes of the longitudinal profile are limited to the values in Table
2.6. Slopes greater than 6% can be adopted at short lengths. The minimum slope is
set at 0.5% to ensure drainage of the road surface.
Table 2.6: The longitudinal slope and minimum radii of the longitudinal profile
Designation Value
Maximum Slope in% 7%
Minimum slope in% 0.5 to 1%
Minimum Radius in protruding angle 1500m
Minimum radius in retracted angle 1500m
To satisfy the visibility conditions, the minimum radii in protruding angles must be
within 3300m.
Vertical curves are the second of the two most important transition elements in
geometric design of roads. The first one is the horizontal curve. A vertical curve
provides a transition between two different sloping sections of road, or between a
downslope and an upslope sections. It allows the vehicle to negotiate the changes of
slopes with a gradual speed rather than a sudden change.
The design of the curve depends on the expected design speed of the pavement, as
well as other factors, including drainage, slope, acceptable rate of change and
friction road-wheels. These curves are parabolic and depend on the horizontal
centerline. Vertical curves should, as far as possible, have longitudinal slopes of at
least 0.5% between successive cross sections.
2.2.3 Design standards

The standards and the project road characteristics are summarized in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7: The characteristics of the project road
No. Design specification Unit Feature
1. Speed in rural area Km/h 80

Road width for 2xtwo lanes from PK
2. M 2x2x3.5=2x7
24 to PK 40
Road width for two lanes in rural and
3. M 2x3.5=7
in urban areas, from PK 40 to PK 105
4. Shoulder M 1.5m on each side
5. Sidewalks in cities crossing M 1.5
6. Vertical profile
a Maximum slope % 7
b Maximum recommended slope % 6
No. Design specification Unit Feature
c. Recommended minimum slope % 0.5

7. Superelevation
a Flexible pavement
Maximum road % 2.5
Paved shoulder % 2.5
Shoulder non-paved % 3.0
Rigid pavement (at the toll station and also could be proposed as
b
alternative in the flood zone of PK 71)
Maximum road % 2.0
Paved shoulder % 2.0
Shoulder non-paved % 3.0
8. Minimum horizontal radius Rm M 120
9. Non-spilled radius Rnd M 600
Progressive transition (spiral)
Length of the progressive transition
10 2-lane M L=inf (6 R^0.4, 67)
2x2-lane L=inf (12 R^0.4, 133)
It should be remembered that certain other characteristics of the proposed road are
detailed in the ARP technical guide. They will be respected during the
implementation design and during the construction.
2.2.4 The typical cross-section

Based on the tender document “III.2 Performance and specifications” the typical
cross section is presented as shown in Table 2.8.
Table 2.8: Elements of typical cross-section

Description In rural areas In urban areas
Pavement (carriage road)
2x7 m 2x7 m
PK 24 to PK 40
Pavement (carriage road)
7m 7m
PK 40 to PK 105
Paved shoulder 1.5 m 1.5 m
Berm in fill side 0.75 m -
Span of trapezoidal ditches or
1.5 m 0.5 m
rectangular covered drain.
2.3 INTERSECTIONS
2.3.1 At grade intersections (with rails)
The only road-rail intersection is located at PK71+550 (according to the PKs of the
APD studies - see the extract of which is shown below). This intersection is uneven
since the rails pass over a bridge, and therefore does not require a particular
development in the road level.
Figure 2.2: Railway overpass

This area is permanently flooded due to the lack of maintenance of the drainage
structures.
It is not possible to raise the pavement level at this location because of the clearance
under the bridge is limited to 5.2m.
At the end of the hydraulic design carried out during the implementation design, a
specific development will be proposed to avoid flooding in this area.
2.3.2 Major junctions

Traffic at all the junctions will be analyzed to reach a suitable type of junction and
disperse the traffic efficiently and without any conflict. The junctions will be
designed to allow all turning movements and taking into consideration the heavy
articulated vehicular traffic. Safety will be the main focus while designing the
junctions. Depending on the cross road flow, the traffic will be channelized to avoid
merging and diverging conflicts.
Safety will be at the center of the design of junctions.

2.3.3 Small crossroads and riparian accesses

Small crossroads with secondary roads as well as accesses will be developed
according to the indications of tender documents, as to allow traffic arriving from
these secondary roads to be inserted safely.
They will be designed at an appropriate length in accordance with the provisions of

the technical guides.
2.4 ROAD MARKINGS AND TRAFFIC SIGNS

Road markings and traffic signs must comply with inter-ministerial instructions and
road sign guides from the Security Directorate, 2002 – France.
2.4.1 Road signs

The road signs provided for RN1 are within the normal range dimensions as defined
by standards and will be conform to the guide "Les signaux routiers " Road Safety
Directorate, 2002- France.
2.4.2 Road marking

Road markings must comply with inter-ministerial instructions relating to horizontal
marking. It will be applied :
- At the centerline of the road, with continuous types, discontinuous type T1

and discontinuous type T3, 2xu= 12cm width;
- At the edge of the carriage road, and in the delimitation of parking areas,
3u=18cm width;
- The traffic regulation hatching and painted arrows.
2.5 TRAFFIC SAFETY FEATURES

2.5.1 Safety barriers and concrete safety barriers
The safety barriers will be in GS4 and GS2 type, they are certified and comply with NF
standards. They will be installed in the embankments with more than 4m of
elevation or where safety required.
The location of the concrete safety barriers GBA will be defined later during the
production of the work drawings.
2.5.2 Guideposts
The guideposts will be placed in the most significant curves at a conform
equidistance in accordance with the indications of the technical guides.
2.5.3 Pedestrian crossings

The pedestrian crossing will be provided in the towns nearby socio-collectives places
like schools, churches, etc. They should include the establishment of a sidewalk
optionally equipped with a railing for pedestrians at each bus-stop location.
2.5.4 The vehicle parks and parking areas

The road in project will be equipped with parking areas for trucks as well as lightings
at crossings sections in the urban areas (already existing) and in the toll station in
accordance with the contract.
2.5.5 Toll plaza

The toll plaza will be operated in accordance with the concession contract
throughout the project period. The plans and characteristics of the toll stations will
be presented in a separate document. However, it should be noted that:
- The toll arrangement shall be for 2x2 lanes as per the typical drawing TC-08
given in Contract Document;
- The width of the toll lane is 3.2 m for normal vehicles and 4.5 m for oversized
vehicles;
- A rigid road (slab) is proposed in the area of the toll plaza. All toll lanes and
toll booths must be covered;
- The lighting system will be designed in and around the toll plaza in
accordance with standard NF E 13201;
- An adequate drainage system for the toll plaza will be produced and
implemented;
- A separate office building at toll plaza will be provided at toll plaza location.
2.5.6 Public lighting

The public Lighting will be installed at the toll plaza according to the contract and to
the development drawings to produce. The minimum luminance must comply with
standard NF EN 13201.
2.5.7 Mileposts
The design and installation of mileposts, sizes, colour and letters must be in
accordance with the typical drawings. They will be placed every kilometre on both
sides of the road. These mileposts can be in concrete cement quality, prefabricated
M-15 and lettering / numbering in accordance with inter-ministerial instructions.
CHAPTER 3 THE PAVEMENT DESIGN
3.1 GENERAL
The main road will be designed with a flexible pavement. However, a rigid pavement
(slab) must be constructed in the toll stations.
The pavement structure, whether flexible or rigid, must be sized according to the
supporting soil, to the traffic and its evolution and to the materials to be used.
Truck/Bus parkings are planned in flexible pavement, identical to the structure of the
main road.
The dimensioning calculation will follow the so-called rational method explained in
the SETRA technical guide, 1994 “Conception et dimensionnement des structures de
chaussée”.
3.2 THE DESIGN STANDARDS

The Table 3.1 and the Table 3.2 show the design standards to follow in the design of
the flexible pavement of the main road, and the rigid one using the reinforced
concrete at the toll plaza, according to project typical drawings.
Table 3.1: Flexible pavement for the main road

S.No. Item Standard
Rational method explained in the SETRA
technical guide, 1994 for the “Conception et
1 Design methodology
dimensionnement des structures de
chaussée”
Period of 20 years for 2x2 lane
2 Calculation time
Period of 15 years for 2 lane
Cumulative 20-year traffic for 2x2 lane and
15 year traffic for 2 lane, counted as a
3 Design traffic
number of equivalent 13-ton axles, based on
an annual geometric rate of traffic of 5%.
Table 3.2: Rigid pavement for the toll plaza

S.No. Item Standard
Rational method explained in the SETRA
technical guide, 1994 for the “Conception et
1 Design methodology
dimensionnement des structures de
chaussée”
2 Calculation time Minimum period of 30 years
Cumulative 30-year traffic counted as a
3 Design traffic number of equivalent 13-ton axles, based on
an annual geometric rate of traffic of 5%.
CHAPTER 4 DRAINAGE ETEMBANKMENTS
4.1 DRAINAGE
The choice of road drainage structures is based on a hydrological calculation and on
the estimated flow as well as a hydraulic calculation. These lateral drainage
structures must be designed according to the principles of flow in open and covered
channels and ditches. They must not pose any problem to the traffic, the slopes of
the cuttings, the embankments and the pavement structure.
Where possible, the longitudinal slope should not be less than 0.5% for lined drains
and 1.0% for unpaved drains. In all cases, the speed of the water in these structures
must satisfy the technical guides (essentially the Guide “Hydraulique routière,
BCEOM ") which require that the speed of the water must be greater than the speed
of self-cleaning, and not be more than certain speed depending on the materials of
these hydraulic structures.
4.2 DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

The existing culverts will be inventoried and maintained where they are in good
structural and hydraulic conditions, and when allow the project flood flow to be
drained safety. Otherwise, these will be replaced by other culverts of sufficient
section.
The minimum section will be 1mx1m for box culverts and 1m diameter for pipe
culverts.
4.3 HIGH EMBANKMENTS

In embankments with big height more than 4m and in the bridge edges, a special
provision for the protection of slopes must be provided. It is to ensure that the
slopes of the embankments remain stable during the rainy season.
They must be carried out taking into account the slope stability calculation and
taking into account safety considerations. The slope side and the shoulders must be
protected against erosion with an appropriate plant cover, and must be provided
with chute water and a dissipation of energy, and if necessary stop seat.

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SOCIETE AUTOROUTIERE DU GABON REPUBLIC OF GABON

Rehabilitation & Upgradation of 2-Lane

DESIGN BASIS REPORT

Filing: RN1-DBR-1 (A) December 30th 2020

Construction Contractor Design Consultant

Shri Kushalsuri Engineering

61 Rue de Jeddah Mourouj 3 -

First Edition – December, 30th2020

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 6

CHAPTER 4 DRAINAGE ETEMBANKMENTS ................................................................................ 22

Table 1.1: Project Length ........................................................................................................... 6

Figure 1.1: Index map of the project road ................................................................................. 7

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

AFCONS is responsible for the design, engineering, procurement and execution of

1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ROAD

Table 1.1: Project Length

Figure 1.1: Index map of the project road

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE DESIGN BASIS REPORT

1.4 SCOPE OF WORKS

b) Operation and maintenance of the road once constructed in accordance with

To this end, the following activities should be carried out:

1. Field surveys, namely: topographic surveys in the system used in Gabon,

1.5 VALIDATION REPORT OF PROJECT SCHEDULES

CHAPTER 2 ROAD DESIGN STANDARDS

1. The European unified codes “Eurocodes” in regard to studies and

2.1.1 Terrain classification

2.1.2 The level of development and the speed design

Table 2.1: Design speed

2.1.3 Right-of-way (ROW)

2.1.4 Width of Carriageway

1. In urban areas: a paved sidewalk of 1.5m will be built as planned in the

2.1.7 Standards and technical guides list

Table 2.2: List of standards and technical guides

2.1.8 Deviation from manual

2.2 GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE MAIN ROAD

2.2.1.2 Radius of horizontal alignments

Table 2.3: Horizontal radii

2.2.1.3 Transition (spiral) curves

2.2.1.4 Sight distances

A stopping distance is a theoretical distance necessary for a vehicle to stop taking

The stopping distance is given in Table 2.5.

Table 2.5: Sight distance for different speed

2.2.2 Vertical profile (vertical alignment)

2.2.3 Design standards

Table 2.7: The characteristics of the project road

No. Design specification Unit Feature

1. Speed in rural area Km/h 80

No. Design specification Unit Feature

c. Recommended minimum slope % 0.5

2.2.4 The typical cross-section

Table 2.8: Elements of typical cross-section

Figure 2.2: Railway overpass

2.3.2 Major junctions

Safety will be at the center of the design of junctions.

2.3.3 Small crossroads and riparian accesses

They will be designed at an appropriate length in accordance with the provisions of

2.4 ROAD MARKINGS AND TRAFFIC SIGNS

2.4.1 Road signs

2.4.2 Road marking

- At the centerline of the road, with continuous types, discontinuous type T1

- The traffic regulation hatching and painted arrows.

2.5 TRAFFIC SAFETY FEATURES

2.5.3 Pedestrian crossings