16.2 - Horizontal Transition Curves
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Practice Questions
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What is a transition curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how roads connect without sudden turns.
Name one objective of a transition curve.
💡 Hint: Consider how it affects driving smoothness.
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What is the purpose of a transition curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how abrupt changes affect driving.
True or False: Super-elevation is applied suddenly at a circular curve.
💡 Hint: Consider how road design affects vehicle stability.
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Calculate the appropriate length of a transition curve for a given speed and radius using the formulas provided in class.
💡 Hint: You need to consider the rate of change in both acceleration and super-elevation.
Evaluate the benefits of implementing a spiral curve versus a cubic parabola in a specific road design context.
💡 Hint: Outline which aspects matter most in road design.
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