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

Easy

What is a gradient?

💡 Hint: Think about how steep a hill you might walk up.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of vertical curve.

💡 Hint: One of them forms a hill and the other forms a dip.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the maximum gradient referred to in road design?

  • Ruling Gradient
  • Limiting Gradient
  • Exceptional Gradient

💡 Hint: Think about which gradient is generally ideal.

Question 2

True or False: Summit curves are designed to help vehicles transition between steep and flat areas safely.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of summit curves in road design.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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