1. For the 2way-Zlane highway, the total pavement width at the curve, of 560m radius, is 11.6m. Find the maximum length (distance between front and rear axle) that can pass smoothly from this curved section. 2. Find the maximum speed allowed on a horizontal curve of radius of 300m, super elevation rate (e) of 4% and coefficient of sliding friction of (f) of 0.12. 3. If the degree of curvature 5 for (18m) the radius of circular curve is 4. A rural two- way highway of (4m) lane width from a circular curve of (200m) radius with super- elevation (e=0.10). An obstacle is existing on distance of (15m) from the inner edge of the pavement. the surface side friction= 0.3 and the stopping distance is less than the curve length. What is the safe speed on this road?

1. For the 2way-Zlane highway, the total pavement width at the curve, of 560m radius, is 11.6m. Find the maximum length (distance between front and rear axle) that can pass smoothly from this curved section. 2. Find the maximum speed allowed on a horizontal curve of radius of 300m, super elevation rate (e) of 4% and coefficient of sliding friction of (f) of 0.12. 3. If the degree of curvature 5 for (18m) the radius of circular curve is 4. A rural two- way highway of (4m) lane width from a circular curve of (200m) radius with super- elevation (e=0.10). An obstacle is existing on distance of (15m) from the inner edge of the pavement. the surface side friction= 0.3 and the stopping distance is less than the curve length. What is the safe speed on this road?

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