2 - Curves
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Practice Questions
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Define horizontal curve.
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to direction changes.
What is super-elevation?
💡 Hint: Consider how vehicles turn on a bend.
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What is a horizontal curve?
💡 Hint: Remember the use of curves in turning.
True or False: Super-elevation helps to stabilize vehicles on curves.
💡 Hint: Consider vehicle dynamics.
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Challenge Problems
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A road requires a transition curve of 50m before reaching a circular curve of radius 150m. Calculate the necessary super-elevation if the design speed is 60 km/h.
💡 Hint: Consider centrifugal force and how vehicles behave on curves.
Identify the implications of inadequate super-elevation on a high-speed rail line.
💡 Hint: Think about physics involved in vehicle movement.
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