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Superelevation in Road Design

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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% (correct)

0.5%

1.0%

0.80%

What is the minimum length of runoff for a curve based on drainage and aesthetics?

Lr (correct)

SPIRAL

According to the Iowa DOT Design Manual, what is the purpose of tilting or banking the normal crown road section?

To provide superelevation (correct)

To reduce speed

To increase design speed

To ensure safety and comfort

What is the source of the information provided in the text?

CalTrans Design Manual Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'SPIRAL' refer to?

A transition from tangent to superelevation Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the primary function of a highway pavement?

To distribute the vehicular loads over a larger area Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper part of a roadway, airport, or parking area structure called?

Pavement Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pavement consists of asphalt concrete, aggregate base course, and natural soil subgrade?

Flexible pavement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a flexible pavement?

To distribute the traffic loading Signup and view all the answers

What are the layers included in a pavement?

All layers resting on the original ground Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roadway Design

The recommended rate of transition for the edge line from normal crown to full superelevation is according to the CalTrans Design Manual.
The minimum length of runoff for a curve is based on drainage and aesthetics.

Road Crown Design

The purpose of tilting or banking the normal crown road section is according to the Iowa DOT Design Manual.

Highways and Pavements

The primary function of a highway pavement is to provide a smooth and durable driving surface.
The upper part of a roadway, airport, or parking area structure is called the road surface or pavement.
Flexible pavement consists of asphalt concrete, aggregate base course, and natural soil subgrade.
The purpose of a flexible pavement is to distribute the load of traffic to the subgrade.
The layers included in a pavement are:
- Asphalt concrete
- Aggregate base course
- Natural soil subgrade

Acronyms and Terminology

SPIRAL refers to a specific design or calculation method used in highway engineering.

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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.