Practice Problems - 17.5 | 17. Vertical Alignment | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define a summit curve.

💡 Hint: Focus on the meeting of gradients.

Question 2

Easy

What does SSD stand for in road design?

💡 Hint: Think about the distance needed to stop safely.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a summit curve in road design?

  • To enhance visibility
  • To lower construction costs
  • To increase vehicle speed

💡 Hint: Think about what helps drivers in difficult situations.

Question 2

True or False: SSD is not necessary in road design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the safety aspects of road design.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a summit curve where n = +6.0% and n = -2.0% with a specified speed of 50 km/h and SSD that must be at least 100m.

💡 Hint: Use your knowledge of gradients and stopping distances.

Question 2

If site constraints limit a summit curve length to 300m, analyze how it affects safety with an increasing gradient of +8.0% and a speed of 65 km/h.

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of shorter designs on safety.

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