4.5 - Example 2.5
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What is super-elevation?
💡 Hint: Think about how a banked track helps vehicles.
What is a transition curve?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of comfort in turns.
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What is the purpose of super-elevation?
💡 Hint: Think about vehicle safety on turns.
True or False: Vertical curves only connect horizontal alignments.
💡 Hint: Visualize changing slopes on the road.
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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.
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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