Practice Curve Resistance (16.4) - Horizontal Alignment III - Transportation Engineering

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does curve resistance refer to?
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Think about the difference in how the front and rear wheels behave.
Question 2.
What is the definition of tractive force?
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It relates to movement and pushing forward.
3Question 3.
What is the formula for calculating curve resistance (CR)?
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Focus on the relationship between forces.
4Question 4.
True or False: The rear wheels generally turn more than the front wheels in a curve.
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Think about the mechanics of how vehicles turn.
Question 5.
A vehicle with a total tractive force of 1200 N experiences a steering angle of 45 degrees. Calculate the curve resistance and discuss how it affects vehicle handling.
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Focus on the cosine function for angle conversion.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of designing a road with a tight radius of 30 meters and how curve resistance might influence vehicle safety.
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Consider the relationship between radius, speed, and forces acting on the vehicle.

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