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ERA 2013 Design ManualJunction & Roundabout Geometry Evaluator

ERA 2013 Junction & Roundabout Geometry Checker

Evaluate roundabout Inscribed Circle Diameter (ICD), entry deflection radius (R_e), circulatory roadway width, truck apron sizing, design vehicle swept paths, and corner sight triangles (S_tri) strictly per ERA 2013 guidelines.

1. Project & Location Header

Design Standard Manual Option

ERA Ch. 9: ICD 28-65m | Truck Apron 1.5-3.0m | DV1-DV4 Swept Paths & Sight Triangles
2. Geometric Parameters
Inscribed Circle Diameter (ICD):
m
Entry Radius (R_e):
m
Circulatory Width (W_circ):
m
Central Truck Apron Width:
m
Geometric Compliance
PASS
ERA 2013 Compliance Check
Corner Sight Distance (S_tri)
125m
Unobstructed sight triangle
Central Island Dia
18m
Apron Width: 2m

Geometric Layout & Swept Path Diagram

Single-Lane Roundabout (DV3)
Central IslandTruck Apron (2m)ICD = 36m

ERA 2013 Compliance Verification Checklist

ParameterActual ValueERA 2013 RequirementStatus
Inscribed Circle Diameter (ICD)
Compliant roundabout footprint.
36 m28 - 45 mpass
Entry Radius (R_e)
Good deflection radius.
20 m15 - 25 mpass
Circulatory Roadway Width (W_circ)
Adequate clearance provided.
7 m≥ 6 mpass
Central Island Truck Apron
Sufficient mounting apron.
2 m1.5 - 3.0 mpass
Unobstructed Corner Sight Distance (S_tri)
Keep sight triangle clear of walls, dense trees, or structures for 125m along major corridor.
125 m≥ 125 mpass

Intersection Civil Material Takeoff

Island Concrete Area
380
Asphalt Paving Area
638
Kerbstone Length
119 m
ERA 2013 Design Recommendations
  • Design Vehicle selected: DV3 / WB-15 (Semi-Trailer Combination) (17m length). Ensure swept path templates are checked in CAD per ERA 2013.
  • Maintain minimum 2.0% crossfall outwards on circulatory roadways for drainage per ERA 2013 standards.
Engineering Reference Manual

Junction & Roundabout Geometry Checker Documentation

Technical specifications, mathematical formulas, and civil guidelines

1. Functional Purpose

The **Junction & Roundabout Geometry Checker** provides automated verification of at-grade intersection dimensions in strict compliance with **ERA Geometric Design Manual 2013 (Chapter 9)** and **Junction Standard Drawings**.

It checks Inscribed Circle Diameter (ICD), entry radius (R_e) deflection, circulatory roadway width, central island truck apron dimensions, design vehicle swept paths (DV1 to DV4/WB-15), and corner sight triangles (S_tri) to prevent truck grounding and collision hazards.

2. Governing Formulas

Unobstructed Corner Sight Distance (S_tri) along the major road is calculated per ERA Equation 9.1:

S_tri = 0.278 × V_design × t_gap

Where t_gap = 7.5s for heavy trucks (DV2/DV3/DV4) and 6.5s for passenger cars (DV1). Entry speed V_entry is restricted by entry curvature: V_entry = √(127 × R_e × (e + f)).

AASHTO / ERA Standard Compliance100% Client-Side ProcessingVerification Mandated