Practice Summit curve - 17.3 | 17. Vertical Alignment | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is a summit curve?

💡 Hint: Think about how roads connect different slopes.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of curve used in summit curves.

💡 Hint: It's a curve shape that resembles a parabola.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a summit curve?

  • A vertical curve formed by two gradients
  • A horizontal road bend
  • A type of speed limit

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of summit curves.

Question 2

True or False: Parabolic curves are less comfortable to drive on than circular curves.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider which curve shape offers a smoother transition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a road design requiring a summit curve with an SSD of 150m, calculate the necessary length if the upward gradient is +2% and the downward gradient is -2%.

💡 Hint: Focus on using the parabola formula for SSD calculations.

Question 2

Critique a poorly designed summit curve encountered in your community. Discuss safety risks and potential improvements.

💡 Hint: Think about the visibility and comfort issues during drives.

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