2.34 - List the requirements to be satisfied in setting out a transition curve.
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What does a transition curve connect?
💡 Hint: Think about road design.
Why is length important for transition curves?
💡 Hint: Consider braking and steering dynamics.
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What is a transition curve primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about road safety and design.
True or False: Super-elevation helps balance the forces acting on a vehicle during a turn.
💡 Hint: Consider how banking affects vehicles.
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Calculate the minimum length of a transition curve required for a highway designed for a speed of 100 km/h, considering a rate of change of alignment of 1.5 degrees per second.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert your speed to m/s.
A road has a transition curve that currently has inadequate super-elevation leading to vehicle stability issues. Propose a modification to the road's design to enhance safety.
💡 Hint: Consider how much to tilt the road surface toward the center of the curve.
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