Practice Overview - 15.1 | 15. Horizontal Alignment II | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is superelevation?

💡 Hint: Think about how banked turns in sports help maintain speed.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of superelevation?

  • To increase road width
  • To counteract lateral forces
  • To provide drainage

💡 Hint: Think about how curves affect vehicle motion.

Question 2

Is the maximum superelevation for rolling terrain greater than for urban roads?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the stability factors affecting different terrains.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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