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2.36 - What is the need of super-elevation and how it is determined?

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is super-elevation?

💡 Hint: Think about how roads are designed to help cars during turns.

Question 2

Easy

Why is super-elevation important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to cars when they turn quickly.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of super-elevation?

  • To enhance road aesthetics
  • To improve vehicle stability during turns
  • To increase traffic flow

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during a turn.

Question 2

True or False: A higher radius requires less super-elevation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how the shape of the curve affects vehicle motion.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A curve with a radius of 200 m is designed for a speed of 80 km/h. Calculate the necessary super-elevation given a friction coefficient of 0.18.

💡 Hint: Remember to convert speed to m/s before applying it in the formula.

Question 2

Discuss how environmental factors might change the required super-elevation on a road curve.

💡 Hint: Think about what might reduce tire grip during rainy or icy conditions.

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