Results indicated that the introduced algorithm can be used successfully in the optimization of vertical highway alignment.
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Objective & Hypothesis:In all design criteria, earthwork optimization is essential for the determination of optimal vertical alignment of a highway project.
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Key Findings & Data:Actually, there can be numerous grade line alternatives for given ground elevations; thus, the objective is to find out the optimal vertical alignment causing the minimum cost considering several design constraints.
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Conclusion & Impact:Results indicated that the introduced algorithm can be used successfully in the optimization of vertical highway alignment.
🔬Design:Modeling & Simulation
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
In all design criteria, earthwork optimization is essential for the determination of optimal vertical alignment of a highway project. Actually, there can be numerous grade line alternatives for given ground elevations; thus, the objective is to find out the optimal vertical alignment causing the minimum cost considering several design constraints. Basically, this is a constrained nonlinear optimization problem, which can be solved by a multistage optimization technique. This article introduces a methodology for the vertical alignment optimization of a highway using dynamic programming approach. Results indicated that the introduced algorithm can be used successfully in the optimization of vertical highway alignment.
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Cite This Article
GÖKTEPE, A. B., LAV, A. H., ALTUN, S. (2005). Dynamic optimization algorithm for vertical alignment of highways. Mathematical and Computational Applications, Cilt: 10 - Sayı: 3, 341–350. https://ajindex.com/articles/280136
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