Practice Overview - 17.1 | 17. Vertical Alignment | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are summit curves?

💡 Hint: Think about how a hill looks.

Question 2

Easy

Define a gradient.

💡 Hint: Relate this to steepness.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does vertical alignment refer to?

  • Only horizontal slopes.
  • Gradients and vertical curves.
  • Only vertical slopes.

💡 Hint: Remember what each component contributes to road design.

Question 2

True or False: Valley curves are convex.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the shape of each curve.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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