2.6 - Transition Curves
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Practice Questions
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What is super-elevation?
💡 Hint: Think of how roads are tilted at curves.
Define transition curve.
💡 Hint: Consider why smooth transitions are needed.
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What is super-elevation primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the physical forces acting on a vehicle in motion.
A transition curve is defined as:
💡 Hint: Think about why curves are designed to connect smoothly.
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A transition curve has a radius of 80 m. Compute the required length for a vehicle to transition safely at a speed of 15 m/sec. Assume a super-elevation rate of 1 in 150.
💡 Hint: Plug in your values for n, b, v, g, and R to find L.
Discuss how inadequate super-elevation could affect different types of vehicles differently (e.g., cars vs. trucks).
💡 Hint: Use examples from vehicle dynamics to illustrate your points.
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