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Report on six case studies of flood frequency analyses

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Alberta Transportation has identified a problem of consistency regarding flood frequency analyses prepared for water management projects. With a view to better defining the problem, this document... More ≫

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Alberta Transportation has identified a problem of consistency regarding flood frequency analyses prepared for water management projects. With a view to better defining the problem, this document briefly assesses six cases where inconsistent flood frequency estimates have arisen.

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Best practice guidelines for culvert liner selection

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Sets out best practices for the selection of culvert liners. Rehabilitation of culverts with pipe liners is one of several methods available for extending the life of an existing culvert. Part of... More ≫

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Sets out best practices for the selection of culvert liners. Rehabilitation of culverts with pipe liners is one of several methods available for extending the life of an existing culvert. Part of a series of best practices guidelines for transportation construction materials.

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Harmonization of spring weight restrictions and winter weight premiums for roads in the Prairie region

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The main purpose of this study was to document the current policies and practices of the three Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) in setting seasonal truck road weight... More ≫

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The main purpose of this study was to document the current policies and practices of the three Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) in setting seasonal truck road weight restrictions. Researchers were to also identify opportunities to support a science-based framework for rationalizing and harmonizing the three provinces' regulations and enforcement rules. Key findings from the study were presented in detail in four separate task reports. This executive summary summarizes the results reported in each of the final reports for the project.

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Roadside design - guidelines for clear zones, barriers etc.

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This technical bulletin is being issued to clarify some points in regard to the Department's current policy on clear zone, hazard mitigation, barrier installation and retrofitting of barrier systems.

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Alberta Transportation guidelines for the assessment, rating and prioritization of pavements for seal coat

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Presents background information and provides guidelines for using the seal coat rating system. This system is normally used to establish needs for chip seal coats on primary highways in Alberta.

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Highway maintenance guidelines and level of service manual

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This manual provides information on maintenance standards and levels of service being provided on the provincial highway network. It outlines the Department’s responsibilities related to the... More ≫

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This manual provides information on maintenance standards and levels of service being provided on the provincial highway network. It outlines the Department’s responsibilities related to the delivery of maintenance activities on Alberta’s provincial highways. Use of the manual will ensure uniformity and consistency of the maintenance service levels provided across the province.

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GAP-01 : funding guidelines for municipal bridge structures

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Construction and maintenance of municipal bridge structures are the responsibility of the municipality. This guideline outlines the funding which a municipality may receive for their municipal... More ≫

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Construction and maintenance of municipal bridge structures are the responsibility of the municipality. This guideline outlines the funding which a municipality may receive for their municipal bridge structures.

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GAP-03 : engineering standards for municipal bridge structures

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Construction and maintenance of municipal bridge structures are the responsibility of the municipality. These guidelines set out standards that municipalities must adhere to for all bridge... More ≫

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Construction and maintenance of municipal bridge structures are the responsibility of the municipality. These guidelines set out standards that municipalities must adhere to for all bridge structures on public roads within the municipality, or which may become public roads such as through development agreements.

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