18.2.2 - Length of the valley curve
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What is a valley curve?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of a valley.
What does SSD stand for in road design?
💡 Hint: What do you need to safely stop your vehicle?
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What does a valley curve help achieve in road design?
💡 Hint: Think about the driving experience on curves.
True or False: Comfort criteria focus solely on the length of the curve.
💡 Hint: Remember the factors involved in comfort.
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You have a valley curve with descending gradient n = 1 in 20 and ascending n = 1 in 35. For a design speed of 100 km/h, calculate L considering both comfort and safety criteria.
💡 Hint: Do not forget to evaluate both cases; which conditions govern your final answer?
Given a scenario where poor visibility conditions lead to frequent accidents at night, analyze how you would redesign the valley curve with a focus on safety.
💡 Hint: How does sight distance adapt to curve length?
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