Geometrics

The contents of this book propose a solution to the current problem in physics, specifically concerning the areas of Grand Unification of space-time, matter, and force. Grand unification describes the nature of combining the known forces in nature, the Electro-magnetic, strong, weak, and Gravitational forces, into a singular equilibrium. That is, the need for a framework to predict the behavior of systems at very small scales, such as atoms and particles, and those of the very large scales, such as galaxies, stars, planets, etc., and thus far within the articles of physics, there is still no reasonable explanation of the origins of space-time and matter. The current difficulty in physics is the incompatibility of the two theories, which define space-time at different levels; quantum mechanics predicts the behavior of systems of the atomic world, and general relativity, which predicts the behavior of systems on the cosmic scale. There exists an element in reality which makes it a paradox, that is, it is not seemingly consistent if small matter is imputed into the equations of large matter, and vice versa. If for example, the information of the moon is inserted into an equation defining its physical properties, and if the same is done for an electron, then the outcomes of both ought yield an equivalent solution.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, planners and construction managers interested in geometrics for roads and streets. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 3. GEOMETRIC DESIGN FOR ROADS AND STREETS

Principal findings of this study were that geometrics alone account for only a small portion of the variance in accidents and that no relationship could be established between fatalities and the geometrics studied. The geometrics studied include several types of interchanges, paved shoulders, sight distance, delineators, surface types, and other variables. Mathematical models were developed which can provide estimates of the average number of accidents on a particular type of highway or interchange, using the appropriate variables.