Practice Limiting gradient - 17.2.3.2 | 17. Vertical Alignment | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is a limiting gradient?

💡 Hint: Think about what might happen if a gradient is too steep.

Question 2

Easy

Why are minimum gradients important?

💡 Hint: Consider water drainage requirements.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the function of a limiting gradient?

  • To enhance vehicle speed
  • To minimize costs while ensuring safety
  • To smoothen curves

💡 Hint: Consider why we might not want steep roads.

Question 2

True or False: Exceptional gradients can be applied indefinitely in road design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the safety regulations in place.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a road where you need to implement a limiting gradient of 6% for 100m surrounded by 5% stretches. Describe the challenges.

💡 Hint: Consider traffic flow and construction costs as influencing factors.

Question 2

You are tasked with creating a report on the pros and cons of implementing exceptional gradients in mountainous regions. Present both sides.

💡 Hint: Reflect on both the operational and safety outcomes.

Challenge and get performance evaluation