Practice Summary - 14.5 | 14. Horizontal alignment I | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of super-elevation in road design?

💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on vehicles in motion.

Question 2

Easy

Define design speed in the context of road design.

💡 Hint: Consider what influences road geometry.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary role of super-elevation in road design?

  • To increase vehicle speed
  • To reduce centrifugal force
  • To establish road aesthetics

💡 Hint: Think about forces at play during cornering.

Question 2

True or False: Higher design speeds require greater super-elevation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall your understanding of how speed affects road design.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a theoretical curve for a highway with a design speed of 100 km/h. Consider all factors that need to be included to ensure safety and efficiency.

💡 Hint: Use the formulas we discussed about super-elevation.

Question 2

Evaluate a case where a vehicle experienced an accident on a curve. Discuss factors that could have been improved in road design to prevent such incidents.

💡 Hint: Consider what forces were likely at play during the accident.

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