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

Easy

What is superelevation?

💡 Hint: Think about how roads are designed for curves.

Question 2

Easy

What do we mean by mixed traffic in road design?

💡 Hint: Consider the types of vehicles you see on the road.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of superelevation?

  • To improve drainage
  • To enhance vehicle safety
  • To reduce costs

💡 Hint: Think about how roads keep drivers safe on curves.

Question 2

True or False: Minimum superelevation for drainage purposes is typically between 2-4%.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how water flows on roads.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A road designed for a speed of 90 km/h encounters a curve with a radius of 300 m. Calculate the necessary superelevation and assess safety if this curve is used for mixed traffic. Discuss considerations related to heavier vehicles.

💡 Hint: Remember to adjust for truck characteristics.

Question 2

Given a multi-lane road with a design speed of 70 km/h and a radius of 600 m, determine the necessary total extra widening. Integrate both mechanical and psychological widening in your calculations.

💡 Hint: Refer to the IRC guidelines for formulations.

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