Research Article

Calculation of the Roadside Clear Zone Width along Highways Based on the Safe Slope

Table 2

Test variables.

VariableValue

Departure speed (km/h)406080100120
Horizontal curve radius (m)+∞600500400300200
Slope gradient1:6.51:5.51:4.51:3.51:2.51:1.5
Pavement height (m)0.52.54.56.58.510.5
Vehicle type“Truck” = 1“Car” = 0