The main advantage of providing super elevation is -

Dnyan Deshmukh

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The main advantage of providing super elevation is -

(a) to decrease the intensity of stresses on the foundation

(b) to increase the stability of fast moving vehicles, when they negotiate a horizontal curve

(c) to achieve higher speed of vehicle

(d) all of the above.

The correct Answer Is
(d) all of the above
 
Superelevation Of Road: ... Superelevation is provided to counteract the effect of centrifugal force and to minimize the tendency of the vehicle to overturn or skid by raising the outer edge of pavement with respect to the inner edge, providing a transverse slope throughout the length of the horizontal curve.
 
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The main advantage of providing super elevation is -

(a) to decrease the intensity of stresses on the foundation

(b) to increase the stability of fast moving vehicles, when they negotiate a horizontal curve

(c) to achieve higher speed of vehicle

(d) all of the above.
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