Practice Summary - 16.5 | 16. Horizontal Alignment III | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define transition curve.

💡 Hint: Think about how it improves driving ease.

Question 2

Easy

What is a setback distance?

💡 Hint: Consider why visibility is crucial at curves.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of transition curves?

  • To increase road aesthetics
  • To manage centrifugal force
  • To define road alignment

💡 Hint: Think about why sudden changes are dangerous.

Question 2

True or False: Setback distances are unnecessary if there are no obstacles on the inner curve.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of sight for all drivers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a transition curve for a highway with a speed limit of 80 km/h and a radius of 300 m, considering super-elevation of 1:120.

💡 Hint: Remember to assess comfort and vehicle dynamics.

Question 2

Analyze how insufficient setback distances could lead to accidents at a road intersection with multiple lanes and heavy traffic.

💡 Hint: Think about common intersection safety issues.

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