what is the desirable superelevation that should be applied to a curve radius 124m, for a posted speed of 50km/h. Assume that this is a two-lane rural road that will be used by cars and trucks.  a) 6.0% b) 5.8% c) 7.0% d)5.5%

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what is the desirable superelevation that should be applied to a curve radius 124m, for a posted speed of 50km/h. Assume that this is a two-lane rural road that will be used by cars and trucks. 

a) 6.0%

b) 5.8%

c) 7.0%

d)5.5%

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