2.6.3 - Characteristics of a transition curve
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Define what a transition curve is.
💡 Hint: Think about road design and vehicle handling.
What is super-elevation?
💡 Hint: Consider how this affects vehicle stability on curves.
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What is the primary purpose of a transition curve?
💡 Hint: Think about vehicle motion.
True or False: Super-elevation reduces the centrifugal force acting on a vehicle during a curve.
💡 Hint: Consider how curves affect vehicle stability.
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Design a transition curve for a road with a 150m radius and a 40° deflection angle. Calculate the necessary parameters including shift and length.
💡 Hint: Utilize given relationships for special parameters.
Evaluate the effectiveness of not using a transition curve on a given segment of the track vs. using one.
💡 Hint: Reflect on issues caused by abrupt directional changes.
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