Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on banking on horizontal curves. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that it increases side friction demand to infinity.
Transportation EngineeringSuper ElevationMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
it is used only on straight roads
B
inner edge is always raised above outer edge
C
it increases side friction demand to infinity
D
outer edge is raised to counter centrifugal effect
Correct Answer
D. outer edge is raised to counter centrifugal effect
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