Question: a horizontal curve is to be designed for a section of a highway ( Rural area ) having a design speed of 8 0 k

a horizontal curve is to be designed for a section of a highway (Rural area) having a design speed of 80kmh(50mph). Determine:
3.1. The radius of the curve if the super elevation is 4%.(2 marks)
3.2. The distance required to stop an average passenger car when brakes are applied on a 2% downgrade if that vehicle was originally traveling at 50mih.(4 marks)
3.3. The travelled distance before the driver initiates a physical response by changing direction to avoid collision. Vehicle's initial speed is 50mph.(2 points)
a horizontal curve is to be designed for a

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