Highway Superelevation
Highway Superelevation
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Currently a College student in Ontario, Canada
Looking for some ideas for a technical project
My proposed topic is on superelevation
Any ideas for a scope of study would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Looking for some ideas for a technical project
My proposed topic is on superelevation
Any ideas for a scope of study would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks





RE: Highway Superelevation
RE: Highway Superelevation
- Comparing the physics' equations against AASHTO or DOT / Ministry of Transportation guidelines would be a good start.
- Effects of loss of coefficient of friction, i.e. icing on the roadway and impacts on travel speed.
- Review of design vehicle (PV) used for standard guidelines compared to current vehicles, trend towards hybrids, other changing trends
- Tire contact area, smaller versus larger diameter tire, wider versus narrower tread
- Review guidelines for physical pavement transitions from normal crown to super elevation, 1/3 on 2/3 off, run-out lengths, ...
RE: Highway Superelevation
RE: Highway Superelevation