40.5 - Capacity
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Practice Questions
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What is the weaving width range listed in the formula?
💡 Hint: Think about the design limitations set for rotaries.
What does the capacity of a rotary refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what affects traffic flow.
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What is the purpose of the empirical formula in rotary capacity?
💡 Hint: Focus on the key objective of the formula.
The proportion of weaving traffic is recommended to be between which ratios?
💡 Hint: Think about the acceptable limits set by traffic studies.
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Given the following conditions at a rotary: Entry width = 9m, Exit width = 7m, Weaving width = 11m, Proportion of weaving traffic = 0.65; calculate the capacity using the empirical formula.
💡 Hint: Use the empirical formula, paying close attention to units.
How would reducing the weaving width to 5m affect the overall capacity of a rotary?
💡 Hint: Consider how reduced space affects vehicle maneuvers.
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