Chapter 05

Cross Sectional Elements

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By means of a neat labelled sketch, show clearly the
following cross-sectional elements:
 Lanes
 Shoulders
 Median
 Verge
 Subsoil Drain
 Side Drain
 Median Drain
 Guardrail
 Meadow Drain
 Road Reserve

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 Verge

X Catchwater bank/drain
X Shoulder Shoulder
1,5 3,5 3,5 1,0

Median
Guardrail

Meadow
Side drain Drain

Median drain
Subsoil drain Edge drain

Road Reserve

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Introduction
The cross-section of a road provides accommodation for moving
and parked vehicles, drainage, public utilities & pedestrians.
▪Lanes
▪Shoulders
▪Medians
▪Verge
▪Slopes : Camber & Crossfall
▪Minor structures
▪Pedestrian Footways
▪Drainage Elements - Types of Drain: Side drain,
Edge drain, Median drain, Meadow drain.