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What is meant by design speed in highway engineering?
Think about the speed limits set for different types of roads.
What is horizontal alignment?
Consider how a road curves and turns in a flat landscape.
What is design speed primarily influenced by?
Think about how speed limits are determined.
True or False: Super-elevation is only necessary for roads with curves.
Consider why straight roads do not need banking.
A road has a curve with a radius of 100 m. What is the minimum super-elevation needed for a design speed of 20 m/sec? Assume g = 9.81 m/sec².
Make sure to use the right units when calculating.
Evaluate what may happen if a highway is designed without accounting for terrain type. Discuss the potential safety hazards.
Think about the consequences of poor design due to lack of consideration for environmental factors.
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