4.3 Super-elevation

Question 1

_____ is defined as the raising of the outer edge of the road along a curve in order to counteract the effect of centrigugal ofrce acting on the vehicle’s center of gravity that affects the stability of the vehicle with the tendency to overturn in the direction of the centrifugal force.

Answer 1

supere elevation

Question 2

____ is also known as cant or banking.

Answer 2

super elevation

Question 3

It is expressed as the ration of the height of the outer edge with respect to the traverse horizontal width.

Answer 3

super elevation

Question 4

____ is the super elevation per meter width of the highway.

Answer 4

rate of super elevation

Question 5

___ is the total hieght of outer edge of roadway.

Answer 5

total super elevation

Question 6

If it is not possible to provide super-elevation due to some practical difficulties, i.e., when e=0, the centrifugal force is fully resisted by ____ only and it becomes necessary to restrict the speed of the vehicle.

Answer 6

frictional