(II) The design of a new road includes a straight stretch that is horizontal and flat but that suddenly dips down a steep hill at 18°. The transi- tion should be rounded with what minimum radius so that cars traveling 95 km/h will not leave the road (Fig. 5–40)? FIGURE 5–40 Problem 16.

(II) The design of a new road includes a straight stretch that is horizontal and flat but that suddenly dips down a steep hill at 18°. The transi- tion should be rounded with what minimum radius so that cars traveling 95 km/h will not leave the road (Fig. 5–40)? FIGURE 5–40 Problem 16.

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(II) The design of a new road includes a straight stretch that
is horizontal and flat but that suddenly dips down a steep hill
at 18°. The transi-
tion should
be
rounded with what
minimum radius so
that cars traveling
95 km/h will not
leave the road
(Fig. 5–40)?
FIGURE 5–40
Problem 16.

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