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Geotechnical Influence Factors in Empirical Design of Highway Pavement: The A123 Ilorin – Lokoja Highway, Nigeria Case Studies
Abstract: Site investigation and application of geological and geotechnical influence factors on the highway were investigated. Method involved field sampling, geotechnical laboratory and x-ray diffraction analysis and use of SRTM extracted slope and drainage parameters; and their integration in a GIS based multi-criteria decision analysis to derive a subgrade suitability map as a design tool. The suitability criteria classified the highway into four (4) design sections. Section one for very low …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 53–70 Read article
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Opportunities and Challenges for Improving the Development of Sustainable Modes of Transportation in India – E- Highway Buses
Abstract: The Indian transportation sector, while contributing significantly to economic growth, also plays a major role in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions have adverse effects on public health and worsen climate change, necessitating a shift towards sustainable transportation solutions. Electric buses have shown promise as an alternative to diesel buses, but their limited range poses a challenge for long-distance routes due to battery technology. This study investigates the …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Towards a Geo-Classification of the Niger Delta for Highway Investment Costing Applications
Abstract: The study carries out a quasi-experimentation, as a basis of devising a spatial quantitative concept, delineating distinct geologic settings which would have differing cost implications for highway infrastructure development in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Three broad conceptual geomorphic boundaries, for the categorisation of Niger Delta soils in engineering geologic costing application, were discerned within this conceptual lens. The study further statistically explores the synthesised geo-zonation for differences in …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–40 Read article
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From Cash Lanes to Satellite Links: A Review of the Evolution of Highway Toll Collection Using GPS
Abstract: Most of us are aware that the Indian gGovernment taxes every highway in India, whether it is a state highway or a national highway, to raise money for maintenance. India typically uses an open system for tolling, where the price is a fixed sum based on the length of the project’'s span, which is often 60 kilometers. If a stretch is shorter than expected, only the actual length-based user fee …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Idealising Step Change Towards Achieving Value for Money in Niger Delta’s Highway Infrastructure Delivery
Abstract: This paper idealises step changes proffered, given the repeated calls, to ensure value for money in highway infrastructure investment. The study reiterates the need for highway agencies to adequately evaluate the geomorphology of the Niger Delta, as a prerequisite to the cost-effective delivery of highway infrastructure in the region. Such prescriptive measures necessary to entrench geotechnical principles for the efficient development in road infrastructure have been identified from best practices …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Assessment of the Potential of Permeable Concrete using Blast Furnace Slag in Treating the Highway Side Storm Water
Abstract: Storm water from highway side contains organic and inorganic pollutants including significant amount of heavy metals which need to be treated before the storm water is let into the natural water bodies. In this study, the potential of pervious concrete using blast furnace slag was assessed for pollutants removal from the highway side storm water. Removal efficiencies in respect of nitrate, phosphate, chemical oxygen demand (COD), TSS, lead, chromium, nickel …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–10 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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Project Abandonment and Delay in Niger Delta’s Highway Projects
Abstract: The pervasiveness of project delays and abandonment in the developing world is evident in the literature. The study outlines the prevalence of extreme project delays and abandonment in the Niger Delta region, an archetypical low-lying wetland in Nigeria, given the peculiar wet land geology of the Niger Delta. A survey of the empirical literature evidence suggests more profound technical shortcomings and procurement issues, beyond the generality of factors endemic in …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 19–32 Read article
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HSense: IoT Based Smart Highways
Abstract: In today’s fast pacing era, time has become an important asset for the people. Day by day, the population is also growing, resulting in increasing number of vehicles. There are traffic jams on roads and highways due to traffic congestion, climatic conditions etc., which result in wastage of time as well as fuel. So, keeping that thing in mind we are proposing a system based on IoT (Internet of Things) …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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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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Structural Evaluation of Flexible Pavement by Using Benkelman Beam Deflection Technique: A Case Study of Rajkot-Morbi State Highway 24
Abstract: Normally, in India, highways pavement is flexible type there is need to evaluate their strength due to lower flexural strength and rapid deterioration due to increased commercial vehicles, heavier loaded truck traffic, etc. Structural evaluation of pavements is an important part of the pavement management. For the structural evaluation of flexible pavement stretch of Rajkot-Morbi state highway-24, 5 to 15 km has been selected due to same deterioration. The pavement …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 56–64 Read article
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A Method to Produce a GIS Database of Asphalt Polymer Pavement Distress of National Highway
Abstract: Bitumen, often referred to as asphalt in its solid form, is a complex mixture of organic compounds derived from the distillation of crude oil. Its chemical composition varies depending on its source, processing methods, and intended application. Pavement surface monitoring is an important part to increase the life of pavement and to minimize the cost incur in maintenance of pavement at an early stage. Traditionally pavement monitoring done using manually …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 99–108 Read article
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Use of E-Journals in Engineering College Libraries Located in IT-Highway, Chennai
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis paper discusses use of e-journals in the engineering colleges located in IT-Highway, Chennai. The data were collected from the respondents by using a structured questionnaire. Now a day’s e-journals give many chances to users that not much available predecessor. Since the enormous potential of e-journals, not only research institutions academic institutions are also using their purpose. Questionnaire-based survey method has been used with undergraduate, postgraduate, and faculty of engineering …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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A Bladeless Funnel Based Wind Turbine for Highway Wind Power Generation
Abstract: Abstract: In today’s date, whole world is a large consumer of fossil fuel such as coal, crude oil etc. The rapid increase in use of Non-renewable energies such as fossil fuel, oil, natural gas has created problems of demand & supply. A considerable amount of wind energy is produced due to the pressure created by the moving vehicles on the highways. This wind energy can be utilized for the generation …
Published in Recent Trends in Parallel Computing · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Assessment of Accidental Black Spots – A case study of Sangli-Kolhapur Highway
Abstract: The places where maximum number of accident occurs are known as black spots. Various studies on road accidents indicate the prevention of road accidents mainly involves in conscious planning, design and operation of roads. One of the most important factors in this method is the systematic identification and treatment of hazardous locations or the accident black spots. In general, the various factors that cause accidents can be broadly categorized into …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Light Waves and Data Highways: The Physics of Optical Communication Networks
Abstract: Optical communication has revolutionised modern telecommunication, allowing for the quick transfer of information by light signals. This technology uses optical fibres as the transmission medium and offers higher bandwidth, lower signal loss and faster data transfer than typical electrical communication systems. Optical communication has become a key enabler of internet services, mobile networks, satellite communication and data centers which are all driving the increasing demand for high speed and dependable …
Published in International Journal of Optical Innovations & Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Enhancement of Highway Project Performance Using Lean Construction Method: A Review
Abstract: Abstract: The construction business has low profitability as contrast with different industries since numerous years even after the utilization of new advancements and new procedures use in construction. Lean idea is exceptionally famous in assembling businesses to enhance profitability by smooth work process and limit the waste. In this Research paper, an investigation of the lean development ideas and its application to development industries was finished by live study. Contextual …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Improving Highway Surface Course Properties of Asphalt Concrete for Heavy Traffic Loading using Mineral Fillers
Abstract: Failure signs seen on both rigid and flexible pavement as distresses is most often instigated by mix properties of the surface due to many factors. Traffic loading, Stripping or raveling is another possible cause of such effects. Stripping occurs when poor adhesion between asphalt cement and aggregate allows the aggregate at the surface to dislodge. As a result, mineral fillers in hot-mix asphalt concrete to obtain certain desirable properties has …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Basic Re-procurement Considerations Influencing Highway Projects in Nigeria
Abstract: Failures in road construction project procurement are attributed to the existence of many factors right from the inception. Such factors include costs, technical capabilities, qualities, sub-contractors, resources, risk events, among others. These factors have direct consequence on the funding, the estimated time of the project completion and may result in outright termination of the project. In order to meet targeted project goals, project client seeks alternative measures of reviving the …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Explaining the Cost Performance and Maturity of Transportation Infrastructure in the Developed and Developing World: One Size Fits All?
Abstract: AbstractScholarly text analysing the financial performance of highway projects are evident in the literature, most of which have opined that highway agencies record higher levels of cost overruns compared to other clients of construction and building works. Similar assertions are made about the relatively higher levels of cost overruns recorded on highway projects executed in the developing world. A scant number of seminal works have emerged in the literature, offering …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–42 Read article