A roadway is being designed for a speed of 60 mi/h. At one horizontal curve, it is known that the superelevation is 7.0% and the coefficient of side friction is 0.10. Determine the minimum radius of curve (measured up to the traveled path) that will provide for safe vehicle operation. Use g = 32.2 ft/sec2

A roadway is being designed for a speed of 60 mi/h. At one horizontal curve, it is known that the superelevation is 7.0% and the coefficient of side friction is 0.10. Determine the minimum radius of curve (measured up to the traveled path) that will provide for safe vehicle operation. Use g = 32.2 ft/sec2

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25P

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