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24.
What is the superelevation for a horizontal highway curve of radius 500 m and speed 100 kmph in mixed traffic condition ?
8.9%
6.2%
0%
1%
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Chhaya said:   8 years ago
In my knowledge, the answer should be A.

Ashok said:   8 years ago
@Chhaya.

Yeah I agree A is the right answer (V^2/225R).

Anand said:   8 years ago
V^2/225R=8.89% option A is correct.

Mahesh said:   8 years ago
Option A is correct.

Mahesh said:   8 years ago
The Correct Answer is A.

Dolls said:   7 years ago
I also agree, A is correct.

Umesh H A said:   7 years ago
Yes, It's A.

Harry said:   7 years ago
Why neglect the lateral friction 0.15?

Sourabh said:   7 years ago
It's option A as mixed traffic condition.

Pr kr said:   6 years ago
It should be 7% which the maximum value of superelevation.


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