Two New ERA Manuals: Private and Confidential 1
Two New ERA Manuals: Private and Confidential 1
Two New ERA Manuals: Private and Confidential 1
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The ERA Route Selection Manual
Dr Gareth Hearn
1 November 2013
Route Selection Manual: Why did we need one?
ERA’s continuing plans for road network expansion.
O l li it d id
Only limited guidance in the Geometric Design Manual and the Site
i th G ti D i M l d th Sit
Investigation Manual and very little internationally on Route Selection.
Decisions need to be made based on:
Decisions need to be made based on:
‐ Multiple factors
‐ Multiple disciplines, and
‐ Multiple criteria
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AFCAP ToR for the Route Selection Manual
The outcome of the project will be more efficient selection of
road alignments, lower construction costs, fewer negative
environmental impacts and increased benefits to rural
communities in Ethiopia.
ERA’s ToR for Route
Selection:
“to identify possible
options for the
proposed project road
and evaluate these in
d l t th i
terms of technical,
financial and
economic,
economic
environmental, social
and strategic terms.”
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Corridor & Route
Selection
Covered
b th
by the
Manual
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Contents of the Route Selection Manual
1. Introduction
2. Corridor Selection
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3. Id ifi i
Identification of Route Options
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4. Route Selection Report
5. Topography
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6. Engineering Geology
7. Hydrology
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8. E i
Environmental and Social Issues
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9. Route Option Engineering
10. Route Selection
Appendix 1: Engineering Geology
Appendix 2: Environmental & Social
I
Issues
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Structure of the Route
Selection Process &
Structure of the Manual
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Stakeholder Consultation
Four Technical Working Group meetings were held:
TWG1 ‐ 2 May 2012, Addis Ababa
TWG2 18‐21 June 2012 in Arba
TWG2 ‐ 18 21 J 2012 i A b Minch
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TWG2 ‐ 24 August in ERA, Addis Ababa
TWG4 ‐ 9 October 2012, Addis Ababa
Plus comments and feedback on draft Manual
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Environmental
Assessment
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Development of ECA Risk Assessment for MCA
MCA – Multi‐
Criteria Analysis
ECA –
Environmentally
Critical Area
Using terms and
definitions
contained in the
ESMM (ERA
2008)
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Multi-Criteria Analysis: Engineering Considerations
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Multi-Criteria Analysis: Environmental, Social & Economic
Considerations
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Concluding Remark in the Final Report
To conclude the general impression during TWG4 was that most,
if not all, members felt satisfied that the draft manual satisfied
their requirements. The proof of this will be in its take‐up and
feed‐back.
We invite you to use
this Manual, see how
this Manual, see how
it works, to see where
it doesn’t fit and
report back on how it
might be strengthened
and improved
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ERA Route Selection Manual: Authors & Contributors
Authors: Dr Gareth Hearn and Tim Hunt under a contract
between Crown Agents and Scott Wilson/URS
The following specialists are gratefully acknowledged for
The following specialists are gratefully acknowledged for
their contributions:
Steve Crudge – Transport Economist
Alexander Wilson – Highway Engineer
Amanuel Abreham – Highway Engineer and Local Project Co‐
ordinator
Fekerte Arega Yitagesu – Engineering Geologist
Engineering Geologist
Geoff Pettifer – Engineering Geologist
Peter Mansell – Hydrologist/Drainage Engineer
Sintayehu Argaw – Hydrologist/Drainage Engineer
Hydrologist/Drainage Engineer
Mekuria Tassew – Environmentalist
Tesera Zelalem – Environmentalist
James Mitchell – Satellite Image/Mapping Specialist
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Bob Weekes – Peer Reviewer
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Some of the Referenced Reviewed and Used in the Manual
EPA 2003 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedural Guidelines Series 1 (draft).
EPA. 2003. Environmental Impact Assessment Procedural Guidelines, Series 1 (draft)
Environmental Protection Authority
EPA. 2004. Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines on Road and Railway (draft).
Environmental Protection Authority.
ERA. 1997. Manual for Road Functional Classification. Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2001 Standard Environmental Procedures Manual. Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2002 Resettlement/Rehabilitation Policy Framework. Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2006. Project Planning and Procurement Manual Volume 1 – Planning (draft). Ethiopian
Roads Authority
ERA. 2008. Environmental & Social Management Manual. Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2011. Bridge Design Manual (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2011. Design Manual for Low Volume Roads Manual. Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2011. Geometric Design Manual (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA 2011. Pavement Design Manual Part I Flexible Pavements (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA 2011. Pavement Design Manual Part II Rigid Pavements (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2011. Pavement Rehabilitation & Asphalt Overlay Manual (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2011. Site Investigation Manual (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2011. Site Investigation Manual (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2012. Drainage Design Manual (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA.2012. Geotechnical Design Manual (draft). Ethiopian Roads Authority
ERA. 2012. Quality Manual, Volumes 1‐7. Ethiopian Roads Authority
MWUD 2008 Environmental and Social Management Framework Ministry of Works and Urban
MWUD. 2008. Environmental and Social Management Framework. Ministry of Works and Urban
Development, Ethiopia
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The ERA Geotechnical Design Manual
Geotechnical Design Manual: Why do we need one?
Steep, complex topography, landslides and other Geo‐Hazards
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Structure and Subject Headings of the Geotechnical Design Manual
1. Introduction
2. Sub‐grade
3 E b k
3. Embankments
4. Roadside Slopes
5. Geotechnical Report &
p Checklist
Appendix A Soil Stabilisation
TTo be used in conjunction with
b di j i ih
the ERA Site Investigation Manual
Developed from National Standards and International
G id li
Guidelines, especially:
i ll
American Association of State Highway & Transportation
Officials (AASHTO) and the United States Federal Highway
A
Agency (FHWA)
(FHWA)
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General Approach to Subjects
Definition
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Investigation Methods
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Treatment Methods
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Topics Covered by the Geotechnical Design Manual
• Sub‐grade strength, stiffness and density
• Expansive soils, compressible soils, collapsible soils, dispersive soils
• Sub‐grade treatment – moisture control, excavation and replacement,
chemical stabilisation
• Embankments – rock fill, earth fill, soft ground embankments
• Sub‐grade treatment – settlement analysis and consolidation, pre‐
loading and surcharge
loading and surcharge
• Embankment and fill slope stabilisation,
ground improvement, light weight fills
toe berms and shear keys
• C
Cross‐sections in hilly terrain
ti i hill t i
• Retaining walls
• Earth reinforcement
• Cut slope stability analysis and design
Cut slope stability analysis and design
• Rock excavation and blast design
• Landslides types, causes and stabilisation
• Geotechnical reporting
Geotechnical reporting
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Authors and Contributors
The Geotechnical Design Manual was prepared by Dr Lulseged Ayalew
It was edited by Gareth Hearn and Tim Hunt under a contract between
Crown Agents and Scott Wilson/URS
Crown Agents and Scott Wilson/URS
Thank You
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