{"id":82510,"date":"2024-09-26T14:06:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T07:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=82510"},"modified":"2024-09-26T14:06:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T07:06:37","slug":"many-people-ask-why-not-build-it-straight-up-to-save-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/many-people-ask-why-not-build-it-straight-up-to-save-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Many people ask why not build it straight up to save costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us learn that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. However, this principle often gets sidestepped when it comes to building roads in mountainous areas. If you\u2019ve ever traveled through such terrains, you\u2019ll notice the winding roads that twist and turn as they ascend.\n</p><p>Some of these routes have gained fame worldwide for their spectacular curves. So, why aren\u2019t these roads constructed in a straight line?\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-91610 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/i0.wp.com%5C/lindi.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/09%5C/weird-road.jpg?resize=791%2C791&amp;ssl=1%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lindi.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/weird-road.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"791\"' height='\"791\"' data-recalc-dims='\"1\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><div id='\"quads-ad65624\"' class='\"quads-location' quads-ad65624 data-lazydelay='\"3000\"'>\n<div class='\"hb-ad-inpage\"'>\n<div class='\"hb-ad-inner\"'>\n<div class='\"hbagency_cls' hbagency_space_110818>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer lies in safety and comfort. Winding roads provide a gentler slope, making it easier and safer for pedestrians to navigate steep inclines. Historically, when constructing these roads, surveyors would follow the path taken by donkeys, which were often used to scout the terrain. Remarkably, these animals didn\u2019t opt for the steepest, most direct route. Instead, they preferred a path with a gradual incline\u2014typically between 8 to 10 degrees\u2014which they found more comfortable.\n</p><p>Once the donkey\u2019s route was established, engineers would measure and sketch it out to design the road.\n</p><div id='\"quads-ad65130\"' class='\"quads-location' quads-ad65130 data-lazydelay='\"3000\"'>\n<div id='\"quads-ad4-place\"' class='\"quads-ll\"'><ins class='\"adsbygoogle\"' data-ad-format='\"auto\"' data-ad-client='\"ca-pub-9999847103134086\"' data-ad-slot='\"5345817833\"' data-adsbygoogle-status='\"done\"' data-ad-status='\"filled\"'>\n<div id='\"aswift_7_host\"'>\n<p>\n\n</p><p>From a scientific perspective, winding roads also enhance driver safety. Steep, straight paths can impair visibility and increase the likelihood of distraction, leading to accidents. The curves help drivers maintain focus, making for a safer journey.\n</p><p>So next time you find yourself on a winding mountain road, remember: these twists and turns are not just for aesthetics; they serve a vital purpose in ensuring safety and comfort for both drivers and pedestrians alike\u2026.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Most of us learn that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. However, this principle often gets sidestepped when it comes to building roads in mountainous areas. If you\u2019ve ever traveled through such terrains, you\u2019ll notice the winding roads that twist and turn as they ascend. 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