Practice Guidelines on superelevation - 15.2 | 15. Horizontal Alignment II | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of superelevation on a curve?

💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on vehicles taking turns.

Question 2

Easy

What does IRC stand for?

💡 Hint: It is the organization that provides guidelines for road design in India.

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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 maximum superelevation for plain terrain according to IRC?

  • 7%
  • 10%
  • 4%

💡 Hint: Think about the types of terrain and their requirements.

Question 2

True or False: The design vehicle refers to the heaviest vehicle type considered in road design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how we use standards for design.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a curve for a highway with a radius of 200 m and a speed limit of 100 km/h. Calculate superelevation and determine if it meets IRC guidelines.

💡 Hint: Check IRC limits after calculating the initial e.

Question 2

For a heavy truck traveling at 40 km/h around a curve with a radius of 75 m, determine the necessary superelevation considering a high center of gravity that requires lower superelevation.

💡 Hint: Think about how vehicle dynamics change with speed and load.

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