16 - Horizontal Alignment III
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Practice Questions
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What is a transition curve?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of curves found in roads.
What does setback distance ensure?
💡 Hint: Consider visibility issues on curvy roads.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of transition curves?
💡 Hint: Think about why smooth transitions matter.
The IRC recommends which type of transition curve?
💡 Hint: Consider which curve helps retain acceleration uniformity.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a transition curve with a radius of 400m for a road with a speed limit of 70 km/h. Calculate the super-elevation and setback needed.
💡 Hint: Review the equations we discussed for determining length and super-elevation.
A vehicle travels around a curve of radius 500m while experiencing curve resistance. If the tractive force is known, calculate the adjusted force that acts during the turn.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how angles impact force calculations.
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