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114 articles for “Road network”
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A Case Study on Analysis of Road Safety concerns on a stretch of National Highway 12 in Rajasthan
Abstract: AbstractRoad safety is a growing social concern in the present day world. Rapid expansion in the road network and high motorization growth has led to serious impacts on road safety levels in India. The analysis of road accident data 2015 reveals that about 1,374 accidents and 400 deaths took place every day on Indian roads, which further converted into 57 accidents and loss of 17 lives on an average every …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Development of a Model on Pavement Condition Index
Abstract: India has one of the most extensive road networks globally, comprising various categories such as National Highways, State Highways, District Roads, and Village Roads. Each category of road plays an impressive role in economic development and connectivity among different important roads. But, the condition of these roads varies effectively due to difference in traffic intensity, construction quality, maintenance practices and climatic condition. The present research work conducted pavement condition surveys …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Intersection Safety in Urban Environments: A Review of Risk Factors and Crash Patterns
Abstract: Urban intersections are critical points of interaction between multiple road users, including cars, buses, two-wheelers, cyclists, and pedestrians. As cities continue to expand rapidly, the density and complexity of traffic at intersections increase, making them among the most dangerous segments of the roadway network. Numerous studies show that intersections account for nearly half of all urban road crashes, making them central to safety research and planning. This review paper synthesizes …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Distancing Hazards on the Road, Statistically
Abstract: hp 12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Road accidents contribute 36.2% to all unnatural accidental deaths in India. Despite the fact that India supports the largest road network in the world with an estimate of over 2.5 million kilometers of roads, roads are still termed as one of the infrastructural bottlenecks to a country on the move. Whether it is because of lack of quantity or quality, …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Research on ArcGIS and Geographical Information System
Abstract: ArcGIS Server is a comprehensive, cohesive geographical information system (GIS) server which aids spatial data management, plotting, and spatial investigation across distributed systems. ArcGIS Server is a Web GIS that supports you to make your geographic information available to others. ArcGIS Server authorizes to allocate GIS resources that cover an enterprise as well as across the web. In this paper, ArcGIS was used to visualize road network which is build …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Road Infrastructure Safety Measures for Reducing Traffic Accidents and Improving Sustainable Transportation
Abstract: Road traffic accidents continue to be a major public health and transportation challenge, causing significant loss of life, injuries, and economic damage worldwide. Road infrastructure is one of the most critical factors influencing traffic safety, as well-designed and properly maintained roads can substantially reduce the frequency and severity of accidents. This review paper examines the role of road infrastructure in improving road safety by analyzing existing research on highway geometric …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Scope of ITS in Exaggerating Existing Traffic Systems in India
Abstract: AbstractIndia is the largest democracy of world. Its current population is 1.3 billion and the land area of 3.1 million square km. Increasing population and urbanization in India increases the demand of vehicles, which leads to a critical burden on our existing traffic management system. One of the key issues for smart cities is to apply more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to overcome the existing traffic congestion and environmental pollution …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Paramedical Emergency Planning and Response System for Mysuru City using GIS Techniques
Abstract: This study is conducted to create a real-time application for paramedical emergency planning and response for Mysuru city. The transportation network of the city is plays a vital role for any emergency cases. It provides the connectivity and accessibility from one place to another place. The location of Hospitals , accident spots, traffic junctions, one way details were imported to geo-database and also road network map have used and fixed …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Critical Termination Reasons Influencing High-Way Projects in Nigeria
Abstract: Viable road network is one of the major infrastructural yardsticks for assessing economic development of a country. It is complex and characterized with different elements which influence its operational efficiency. The project clients desired quality service within contractual cost and time, but usually these objectives are not met. The objective of this paper is to determine most critical reasons for terminating high-way projects in Nigeria with data obtained from 60 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 33–45 Read article
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Financial Impact Due to Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy of Asian Development Bank in Implementation of Highway Projects under NCRPB Scheme
Abstract: Road Infrastructure is considered as the backbone of nation’s development. India’s road network is still in developing stage. There is a need of robust investment in national highways and state highways. Due to lack in investment inflows only 10690 Km out of the target of 50621 Km have been achieved by Govt. of India. Financial institutions like World Bank, Asian Development Bank, provide finance in form of infrastructure loans. ADB …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 79–83 Read article
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PERFORMANCE STUDY ON SOIL STABILIZATION USING HIGHLY VULCANIZED RUBBER SHEET
Abstract: Roads are the major constructions. In India the road networks comprises of about 59,03,293 kilometers. The aim of this project is to replace the base course of the WBM with rubber and steel stacked mats. Over 1 million tonnes of rubber tyre wastes are produced in India and about 15 million tonnes of rubber tyre wastes are produced. In that about 60% of the rubber wastes are recycled. The reason …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 Read article
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Micro Level Mobility Intervention in Urban Spatial Structure in Reducing GHG Emissions: A Case of The City of Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi
Abstract: In contemporary times, the Greenhouse Effect has emerged as a paramount concern in urban areas. With India undergoing rapid urbanization, cities are witnessing soaring temperatures. Greenhouse gas emissions are one of the main causes of the Greenhouse Effect. India stands among the highest emitters of GHGs, primarily stemming from the energy sector, particularly in electricity generation. The period from 2005 to 2018 saw a noteworthy surge in India's emissions, largely …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Slope stability and factor of safety analysis on different region of soil by using geo studio slope/w software
Abstract: The one of the main trouble in the industry of construction is on account of topography nature and the weather conditions is Slope stability . Excavations, hill roads, railway lines, embankments, earth dams, open-cut mines, reservoirs and coastal slope stability these type of applications can come under the consideration of slope engineering. One of the frequent disaster is Slope failure which can generate great loss in property and life. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Modernization in Urban Water Distribution System: A Review
Abstract: The physical infrastructure always plays an important role in the urban area. In the water distribution system, usually the water supplied from the various reservoirs to the consumers. The outline of the pipeline will track the road network of the concerned area. Due to rapid urbanization, in an urban area, the demand of water is increasing day by day. Due to this, the pressure on the existing network is growing. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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Optimizing Tourist Mobility with Dijkstra’s Algorithm: A Review on Pollution Reduction through Smart Path Planning
Abstract: Although Tourism helps the economy, but it can also harm the environment, especially in popular tourist destinations. Optimizing routing is one way to reduce these environmental effects. This review paper examines how the well-known and traditional Dijkstra's method for shortest path computation is used to pollution management and support sustainable tourism. The study explores how intelligent traffic routing can minimize traffic congestion in environmentally sensitive areas and lower fuel consumption …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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MSW Landfill Site Selection for Hyderabad City Using GIS and AHP
Abstract: One of the significant difficulties in most of massive urban areas is lack of land for waste disposal. According to UN world population prospects, about 54% of the population resides in urban areas which are anticipated to rise to 66% by 2050. India is estimated to add 404 million urban dwellers by 2050. The substantial increase in the population growth has lead to the immense generation of waste. 5000 TPD …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Effectiveness of Private Sector Intervention in Micro-Credit Delivery in Delta State of Nigeria: A Case Study of the Shell Petroleum Development Company
Abstract: AbstractConsidering the relevance of microcredit to the economic growth of the farmer and the development of the rural communities, the effectiveness of NGO’s implementing strategy of the Shell petroleum development company’s (SPDCs) micro-credit scheme was assessed in the study. It was aimed at reducing the poverty level of the small-scale farmers in Delta state, Nigeria. A random sample of 519 respondents and 10 NGOs involved in the implementation of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–40 Read article
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Potential of Semi-automatic Object-based Land Cover Classifications using Very High Resolution Satellite Images: Tetuan-city Comparison Case Study
Abstract: Nowadays, mapping agencies need to update their topographic and information systems databases in order to draw: (i) urban planning (e.g., urban sprawl, road networks, etc.), and (ii) environmental planning (e.g., ecological corridors, forest change, etc.). In this context, object-based land cover classifications using very-high resolution satellites (VHRS) images (e.g., IKONOS, QuickBird, GeoEye WorldView-2, and recently Pléaides) are interesting tools to satisfy the needs of both scientific community and decision makers …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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A Survey on Security and Layered View in Vehicular Ad Hoc Network
Abstract: VANET is the wireless network in which communication takes place through wireless links mounted on each hub (vehicle). Each hub within VANET act as both, the participant and router of the network as the nodes communicates through other intermediate hub that lies within their own transmission range. The key highlights of VANET are infrastructure-less, self-configuring, self-forming, self-healing network. The hubs are static, network is associated which exist end-to-end path for …
Published in Journal of Multimedia Technology & Recent Advancements · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Study of Implementation of VANET Network on Intervehicular Communication System
Abstract: The vehicular ad-hoc network (VANET) is an application of mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) allowing the communication between road transport vehicles and ensuring safety. The road accidents are increasing day by day leading to some protective measure for road safety. Vehicle to vehicle communication is new concept for traffic safety. VANET provides the communication between the close vehicles or between the vehicles to roadside equipment. The intelligent transport systems (ITS) are …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–13 Read article