Practice List the requirements to be satisfied in setting out a transition curve. - 2.34 | 2. Exercises for Practice | Surveying and Geomatics
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2.34 - List the requirements to be satisfied in setting out a transition curve.

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a transition curve connect?

💡 Hint: Think about road design.

Question 2

Easy

Why is length important for transition curves?

💡 Hint: Consider braking and steering dynamics.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a transition curve primarily used for?

  • Connecting two straight roads
  • Facilitating smooth vehicle turns
  • Limiting vehicle speed

💡 Hint: Think about road safety and design.

Question 2

True or False: Super-elevation helps balance the forces acting on a vehicle during a turn.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how banking affects vehicles.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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