Practice Curve Resistance - 16.4 | 16. Horizontal Alignment III | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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16.4 - Curve Resistance

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does curve resistance refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about the difference in how the front and rear wheels behave.

Question 2

Easy

What is the definition of tractive force?

💡 Hint: It relates to movement and pushing forward.

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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 formula for calculating curve resistance (CR)?

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between forces.

Question 2

True or False: The rear wheels generally turn more than the front wheels in a curve.

💡 Hint: Think about the mechanics of how vehicles turn.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A vehicle with a total tractive force of 1200 N experiences a steering angle of 45 degrees. Calculate the curve resistance and discuss how it affects vehicle handling.

💡 Hint: Focus on the cosine function for angle conversion.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of designing a road with a tight radius of 30 meters and how curve resistance might influence vehicle safety.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between radius, speed, and forces acting on the vehicle.

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