2.2.4 - Transition curves
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Define a transition curve in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of curves in roadway design.
What role do transition curves play in road design?
💡 Hint: Consider the comfort and safety of vehicle passengers.
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What is the primary purpose of a transition curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how curves change from straight lines.
True or False: Transition curves can help in reducing the centrifugal force felt by a vehicle.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the forces acting on a vehicle during a turn.
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Design a road segment that integrates both a transition curve and a circular curve. Calculate necessary parameters based on a given speed limit of 80 km/h.
💡 Hint: Use standard formulas for curvature and transitions based on speed and safety norms.
Evaluate an existing road and determine if transition curves are applied adequately by analyzing driver experience data.
💡 Hint: Look into traffic studies and comfort analyses.
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