When aligning a highway in a traffic area, it is necessary to provide a horizontal circular curve of radius 295 m , if the design speed is 60 kph , determine the superelevation rate. ( Superelevation to fully counteract centrifugal force use only 75% of the design speed).

When aligning a highway in a traffic area, it is necessary to provide a horizontal circular curve of radius 295 m , if the design speed is 60 kph , determine the superelevation rate. ( Superelevation to fully counteract centrifugal force use only 75% of the design speed).

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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