Effects of road geometric parameters on safety: A case study of Mugling-Narayanghat road in Nepal
*Om Prakash GiriCorresponding authoromgpkr5@gmail.comFaculty of EngineeringLincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya, MalaysiaView full profile → , Padma Bahadur ShahiPulchowk CampusInstitute of EngineeringKathmandu, NepalView full profile → , Janani SelvamFaculty of EngineeringLincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya, MalaysiaView full profile → , Sandeep PoddarLincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya, MalaysiaView full profile → , Amiya BhaumikLincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya, MalaysiaView full profile →
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- Published Online:
- 01 Apr 2023
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIM-1677
- Pages:
- 505–517
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