17.1 - Overview
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Practice Questions
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What are summit curves?
💡 Hint: Think about how a hill looks.
Define a gradient.
💡 Hint: Relate this to steepness.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does vertical alignment refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember what each component contributes to road design.
True or False: Valley curves are convex.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of each curve.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a road section with specified gradients and determine the necessary summit curve length for a change in elevation of 30 meters over a distance of 300 meters.
💡 Hint: Refer to sight distance formulas and curve definitions.
Evaluate a proposed vertical alignment for a highway and suggest modifications to improve safety and efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider both vehicle types (heavy and light) and their impact on design.
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