10 Questions
According to the CalTrans Design Manual, what is the recommended rate of transition for the edge line from normal crown to full superelevation?
0.35%
What is the minimum length of runoff for a curve based on drainage and aesthetics?
Lr
According to the Iowa DOT Design Manual, what is the purpose of tilting or banking the normal crown road section?
To provide superelevation
What is the source of the information provided in the text?
CalTrans Design Manual
What does the acronym 'SPIRAL' refer to?
A transition from tangent to superelevation
Which one of these is the primary function of a highway pavement?
To distribute the vehicular loads over a larger area
What is the upper part of a roadway, airport, or parking area structure called?
Pavement
Which type of pavement consists of asphalt concrete, aggregate base course, and natural soil subgrade?
Flexible pavement
What is the purpose of a flexible pavement?
To distribute the traffic loading
What are the layers included in a pavement?
All layers resting on the original ground
Test your knowledge on superelevation in road design with this quiz. Learn about the minimum length of runoff for curves, the rate of transition of the edge line, and current recommendations for superelevation.
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