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Highway Alignment

Transition Curve:
The curve having its radius varying gradually from an infinite to a finite value equal to that of
the circular curve to be connected or vice versa is known as transition curve or Spiral Curve or
Casement Curve.

1)To provide smooth entry of vehicle from a straight portion to a curved portion of the road, so
as to avoid discomfort to the passengers.

2)To permit gradually application of the super elevation and reducing shocks on the vehicle.

3)To minimize wear on pavements.

4)To provide safety to the vehicular traffic.


Super-elevation:
1)In order to counteract the effect of centrifugal force & to reduce the tendency of the vehicle
to overturn or kid, the outer edge of the pavement is raised with respect to the inner edge,
thus providing a transvers slope throughout the length of the horizontal curve.

2)This transverse inclination to the pavement surface is known as superelevation or cant or


banking.

3)The rate of superelevation ‘e’ is expressed as the ratio of the height of outer edge with
respect to the horizontal width.

e + f = ( V2 / (127 * R)

V = Design speed, kmph

R = Radius of horizontal curve, m

f = lateral friction factor = 0.15


e = tan ɵ
Equilibrium Super-elevation:
1)The superelevation determined from fundamental equation assuming coeff. of friction ‘f’
equals to zero & lateral friction insignificant is known as equilibrium superlelevation.

2)It can also be defined as superelevation required to counteract the effect of centrifugal force
fully neglecting lateral friction.

e = ( V2 / (127 * R)

The design of superlevation in India from practical consideration & is calculated for 75% of
design speed neglecting friction . (as per IRC guideline)

e = ( 0.75 * V2 / (127 * R)

e = ( V2 / (225 * R)

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