Question: Problem 5 : Do Problem 3 - 1 8 ( 1 5 pts ) The existing posted speed limit on a section of highway is

Problem 5: Do Problem 3-18(15 pts)
The existing posted speed limit on a section of highway is 55mih and studies have
shown that that the current 85 th percentile speed is 65mih. If the posted speed limit is to
be increased to the current 85 th percentile speed, what should be the increase in the radius
of a curve that is just adequate for the existing posted speed limit?
Assume a superelevation rate of 0.08 for the existing curve and for the redesigned curve.
Problem 5 : Do Problem 3 - 1 8 ( 1 5 pts ) The

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