Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
A transition curve is provided between straight and circular curve primarily to:
Transportation EngineeringEASYMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Avoid all road signs
B
Change pavement material
C
Increase rainfall runoff
D
Introduce curvature and superelevation gradually
Correct Answer
D. Introduce curvature and superelevation gradually
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Transition curves improve comfort and safety by gradual change of centrifugal acceleration and superelevation. Reference: IRC:73 horizontal alignment - transition curves
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