Practice Unit Summary - 3 | 2. Transition Curves | Surveying and Geomatics
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Question 1

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What is super-elevation?

💡 Hint: Think about how roads are designed to support vehicles in a turn.

Question 2

Easy

Name two types of vertical curves.

💡 Hint: Think about the shape these curves take when looking from the side.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of vertical curves in road design?

  • To maintain driver comfort and visibility
  • To create sharp turns
  • To reduce construction costs

💡 Hint: Think about why drivers need to see the road ahead.

Question 2

True or False: Super-elevation is only applied to vertical curves.

💡 Hint: What type of curve is primarily affected by speed and direction?

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Question 1

A new highway requires a circular curve with a radius of 750 meters, and the deflection angle is 75°. Calculate the tangent length, length of the curve, and apex distance.

💡 Hint: Make conversions for angle where needed.

Question 2

Design a vertical curve that connects a downgrade of -3% to an upgrade of +2% while maintaining comfort and visibility. Calculate the length based on safety regulations.

💡 Hint: Consider safety standards for visibility.

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