The aim of this document is to provide guidance to planners, designers and practitioners of rural roads in developing and transition counties. It is based on proven techniques and experience and should be the basis of introduction of low cost but durable construction practices in environments experiencing severe resource restrictions. It is intended that rural road practitioners and professionals will be able to utilise and adapt the knowledge in this document to introduce more appropriate, affordable and sustainable techniques, standards and specifications into everyday practice, academic curricula and training, and contribute to rural poverty reduction. The Guideline consists of 4 Volumes: * Volume 1 - Planning and Preliminary Design; * Volume 2 - Detailed Design, Construction and Maintenance; * Volume 3 - Bills of Quantities and reduced drawings; * Volume 4 - A3 size drawings(Author/publisher)
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