Planning and Design of Highways According to AASHTO Standards Using Remote Sensing Technology (Samarra City as a Case Study)

A proposed highway design for Samarra, Iraq, leverages remote sensing technology and AASHTO standards to optimize connectivity between Qadisiyah neighborhood and the UNESCO-listed Old City. The study achieved a high-capacity, low-cost road solution by minimizing junctions (two) and curves, using satellite imagery and specialized software (GIS & Civil 3D). This approach reduces traditional field survey costs while ensuring compliance with international design standards, offering a scalable model for urban infrastructure in heritage-rich areas.

Abed, A. D. (2018). Planning and Design of Highways According to AASHTO Standards Using Remote Sensing Technology (Samarra City as a Case Study). 2018 International Conference on Advanced Science and Engineering (ICOASE), 491–496. https://doi.org/10.1109/icoase.2018.8548823