A Sag curve is required to join a -4% and +4% grades.if the design speed is 100kph,determine the minimum length of the curve that will satisfy the minimum sight distance aesthetic and comfort criteria at the same time . Assume f=0.25, perception reaction time =2.5secs and radial acceleration a = 0.3m/s^2

A Sag curve is required to join a -4% and +4% grades.if the design speed is 100kph,determine the minimum length of the curve that will satisfy the minimum sight distance aesthetic and comfort criteria at the same time . Assume f=0.25, perception reaction time =2.5secs and radial acceleration a = 0.3m/s^2

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 21P

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