16.3 - Setback Distance
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Define setback distance.
💡 Hint: Think about what this distance ensures.
What affects setback distance?
💡 Hint: Consider what impacts visibility on road curves.
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What is setback distance?
💡 Hint: Think about safety on curves.
True or False: A larger curve radius typically requires a smaller setback distance.
💡 Hint: Consider how the geometry of the curve affects visibility.
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You are designing a road section with a curve radius of 300m. If the sight distance needed is 120m, calculate the setback distance required. Use appropriate formulas.
💡 Hint: Think about sight distance's role in defining safety.
In a hilly terrain, how would you adapt the setback distance requirements? Discuss the factors to consider and provide a rationale.
💡 Hint: Consider terrain effects on visibility and curve management.
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