(If required parameters for the problems are not given refer the tables provided in the

lecture slides)

1. A horizontal curve with a radius of curvature 200 m is part of a two – lane highway

which consists of 3m shoulders, 0.6m drains and 3.6m wide lanes. Determine the

available sight distance if no change will be done to the curve and suggest a speed

limit that can be used at the curve.

2. What is the minimum radius of curvature allowable for a roadway with a 100 km/h

design speed, assuming that the maximum allowable superelevation rate is 12%? If

the minimum radius of curvature recommended by AASHTO is 490 m what is the

actual maximum superelevation rate allowable for a 100 km/h design speed? (Round

the answer to the nearest whole percent)

3. A -2.5% grade is connected to a +1.0% grade by means of a 180m vertical curve. The

PVI station is 100+00 and the PVI elevation is 100 m above sea level. What are the

station and elevation of the lowest point on the vertical curve?

4. Determine the minimum length of a crest vertical curve between a +0.5% grade and a

-1.0% grade for a road with a 100 km/h design speed. The vertical curve must provide

190 m stopping sight distance.

Assignment is due on 11th September, 2015

DPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

CE 341 – TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

ASSIGNMENT 2