2.6.2 - Length of a transition curve
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What is a transition curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how roads bend.
What does 'h' represent in the super-elevation formula?
💡 Hint: It is a measurement related to angles.
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What is the formula for the length of a transition curve based on super-elevation?
💡 Hint: What do you need to multiply?
True or False: Radial acceleration for a curve should exceed 30 cm/sec² for better safety.
💡 Hint: Think about what level keeps passengers comfortable.
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A highway is designed with a radius of 200 m and a vehicle speed of 50 m/s. Calculate the necessary transition curve length assuming the maximum radial acceleration is 25 cm/s².
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between motion and curvature.
A railway track has a super-elevation of 6 cm. If the curve applies super-elevation uniformly with a rate of 1 in 500, determine its transition curve length.
💡 Hint: Think about the direct proportionality in the rates.
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