Practice Design Consideration - 17.3.2 | 17. Vertical Alignment | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What are summit curves?

💡 Hint: Think about how roads transition from an uphill to a downhill section.

Question 2

Easy

Why is sight distance important?

💡 Hint: Consider the time it takes to react to a sudden stop.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of summit curves?

  • To improve vehicle speed
  • To ensure safe transitions
  • To reduce maintenance costs

💡 Hint: Think about the road’s purpose for safety.

Question 2

True or False: Circular summit curves provide varying sight distances.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how curvature impacts visibility.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a summit curve for a road with an SSD of 150 meters and a deviation angle of 6°. Calculate its length and discuss the impact of gradient changes on your design.

💡 Hint: Refer to the equations and methodologies discussed in class.

Question 2

Evaluate the trade-offs between using a parabolic curve versus a circular curve in your design plans for a new highway segment, considering rider comfort, construction difficulty, and safety.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages outlined in our discussions.

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