Robustness of Rural Road Networks: A Case Study of Gorkha, Nepal
Keywords:
: robustness, redundancy, connectivity, node, linkAbstract
Abstract:
Robustness is the ability of a system to continue operating efficiently under different operational conditions. It is observed in most road networks that they are becoming more vulnerable to various incidents and thus there is utmost need to make the road network robust. This research focused on the rural road network of Gorkha district of Nepal. This research addressed the question regarding the factor defining the robustness and indicator to quantify the robustness of the current road network of the study area. The research proposed a network structure that is efficient and robust enough to handle traffic movement in normal conditions and also accommodate the traffic in exceptional situations.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2393.8307.202303
How to cite this article:
Basnyat DS, Shrestha JK, Tiwari H. Robustness of Rural Road Networks: A Case Study of Gorkha, Nepal. J Adv Res Civil Envi Engr. 2023; 10(2): 1-8.
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