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Evaluation of accident risk on horizontal curves under a probabilistic approach owing to reduced sight distance using three different sight distance modelling methods

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This paper highlights the differences between sight distance modelling techniques on highways in terms of safety performance. It advocates 3D sight distance modelling considering landscape features and the use of reliability in geoemtric design.

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This article provides insight on the safety implications of reduced sight distance on curves under a new approach. It merges a realisitc 3D sight distance estimation technique and a powerful analysis technique that evaluates the risk of failure in engineering systems.

Dr. César De Santos-Berbel
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

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This page is a summary of: Reliability-Based Analysis of Sight Distance Modelling for Traffic Safety, Journal of Advanced Transportation, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2017/5612849.
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