15.1 - Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is superelevation?
💡 Hint: Think about how banked turns in sports help maintain speed.
What is the maximum superelevation for urban roads according to IRC guidelines?
💡 Hint: Remember, urban settings tend to have more complexities in traffic.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of superelevation?
💡 Hint: Think about how curves affect vehicle motion.
Is the maximum superelevation for rolling terrain greater than for urban roads?
💡 Hint: Consider the stability factors affecting different terrains.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a curve with a radius of 300 m and necessary superelevation of 0.06, calculate the design speed for a vehicle assuming a coefficient of lateral friction of 0.12.
💡 Hint: You will need to apply the values for R, e, and f in the equation.
Discuss the consequences of insufficient superelevation in a highway curve.
💡 Hint: Think of the physics at play when vehicles approach curves.
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