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Q 2. Explain The Following Terms in Details With Figures: (A) Trumpet Interchange

(a) A trumpet interchange is a three-leg interchange where one leg meets but does not cross the highway at an angle. Traffic flows merge onto the highway without crossing opposing traffic. (b) A diamond interchange is a popular four-leg interchange for urban areas where a major and minor road cross. It can be designed even when the major road is narrow. Traffic crosses the opposing traffic to make turns. (c) A cloverleaf interchange is a four-leg interchange used for high traffic volume intersections between two high-speed highways. It provides complete separation of traffic but requires a large land area. It is primarily used in rural areas due to its size.

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Q 2. Explain The Following Terms in Details With Figures: (A) Trumpet Interchange

(a) A trumpet interchange is a three-leg interchange where one leg meets but does not cross the highway at an angle. Traffic flows merge onto the highway without crossing opposing traffic. (b) A diamond interchange is a popular four-leg interchange for urban areas where a major and minor road cross. It can be designed even when the major road is narrow. Traffic crosses the opposing traffic to make turns. (c) A cloverleaf interchange is a four-leg interchange used for high traffic volume intersections between two high-speed highways. It provides complete separation of traffic but requires a large land area. It is primarily used in rural areas due to its size.

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Q2.

Explain the following terms in details with figures:


(a) Trumpet interchange
Trumpet interchange is a popular form of three leg interchange. If one of the legs of the
interchange meets a highway at some angle but does not cross it, then the interchange is called
trumpet interchange. A typical layout of trumpet interchange is shown in figure 6.1

Fig: 6.1 Trumpet interchange


(b) Diamond interchange

Diamond interchange is a popular form of four-leg interchange found in the urban locations
where major and minor roads crosses. The important feature of this interchange is that it can be
designed even if the major road is relatively narrow. A typical layout of diamond interchange is
shown in figure 6.2

Fig: 6.2 Diamond interchange


(c) Clover leaf interchange
It is also a four leg interchange and is used when two highways of high volume and speed
intersect each other with considerable turning movements. The main advantage of cloverleaf
intersection is that it provides complete separation of tra_c. In addition, high speed at
intersections can be achieved. However, the disadvantage is that large area of land is required.
Therefore, cloverleaf interchanges are provided mainly in rural areas. A typical layout of this
type of interchange is shown in figure 6.3

Fig: 6.3 Clover interchange

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