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1. Calculate the extra width required for a horizontal road curve having 2 lanes of traffic and radius of curvature being 250 m. The design speed is 60 km/h and length of wheel base is 6 m. (0.544 m)

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

Section: Chapter Questions

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1. Calculate the extra width required
for a horizontal road curve having 2
lanes of traffic and radius of
curvature being 250 m. The design
speed is 60 km/h and length of
wheel base is 6 m. (0.544 m)

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