17 - Vertical Alignment
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What is a gradient?
💡 Hint: Think about how steep a hill you might walk up.
Name one type of vertical curve.
💡 Hint: One of them forms a hill and the other forms a dip.
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What is the maximum gradient referred to in road design?
💡 Hint: Think about which gradient is generally ideal.
True or False: Summit curves are designed to help vehicles transition between steep and flat areas safely.
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of summit curves in road design.
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Given the ruling gradient for a flat terrain is 3.3%, calculate the maximum permissible slope for hilly terrain and explain the factors that affect this choice.
💡 Hint: Identify how terrain affects structures in roadway design.
Analyze a situation where an exceptional gradient is required and describe how to mitigate its effects on vehicle performance.
💡 Hint: Think about design strategies for maintaining safety.
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