Model road terrace design
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The data is based on the 45 degrees road terrace design and its ability to effectively prevent the dangers of earthquakes and mass movement on roads. The table illustrates the efficiency of the terrace model in stopping overflowing water, large rock boulders and ti
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The diagram below shows a 45-degree terrace design, proposed as an improved alternative to the traditional 90-degree step terraces. This new approach is intended to meet slope stability requirements for access road construction, while also helping to significantly reduce issues like mass wasting, erosion, and runoff overflow—particularly in limestone formations. In this design, the base of each terrace step is set at a 90-degree angle to the horizontal, while the face of each step rises at a 45-degree angle toward the next level. The double lines between each step represent water channels, guiding runoff from one step to the next. On the far left of the diagram is the road. A gutter runs between the road and the terraces to collect and divert water. At the end points of the terrace system—where water is ultimately discharged—riprap should be installed on both sides to prevent erosion from the continuous flow of water over time.
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- Uluslararasi Kibris Universitesi