Practice Extra Widening - 15.4 | 15. Horizontal Alignment II | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is extra widening in road design?

💡 Hint: Think about how roads differ in straight versus curved areas.

Question 2

Easy

Define mechanical widening.

💡 Hint: Consider the paths of front and rear wheels.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is extra widening?

  • a) Width added on straight section
  • b) Width needed for curves
  • c) Width of road shoulders

💡 Hint: Think about how intersections differ from curves.

Question 2

True or False: Off-tracking occurs when a vehicle’s rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the movement pattern of vehicles around corners.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the total extra width required for a road curve with a radius of 300m, design speed of 60 km/h, and two lanes, considering both mechanical and psychological factors.

💡 Hint: Utilize the formulas given in class to derive your solution.

Question 2

Design a curve scenario for a highway. Illustrate the importance of addressing extra widening while considering high-speed vehicles and heavy trucks.

💡 Hint: Refer to IRC guidelines for maximum permissible widenings.

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