Practice Example 2.5 - 4.5 | 2. Transition Curves | Surveying and Geomatics
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Question 1

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What is super-elevation?

💡 Hint: Think about how a banked track helps vehicles.

Question 2

Easy

What is a transition curve?

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of comfort in turns.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of super-elevation?

  • To improve visibility
  • To prevent skidding
  • To smoothen travel

💡 Hint: Think about vehicle safety on turns.

Question 2

True or False: Vertical curves only connect horizontal alignments.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Visualize changing slopes on the road.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a transition curve for a road that needs to accommodate a radius of 150 meters and a vehicle speed of 80 km/h. Calculate the necessary parameters and suggest practical approaches.

💡 Hint: Ensure to balance all the forces acting on the vehicle while transitioning.

Question 2

Evaluate the implications if a vertical curve is poorly designed, leading to sudden elevation changes. Discuss potential real-life scenarios.

💡 Hint: Think about the experience of driving on an uneven road in poor visibility conditions.

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