Determine the maximum degree of curvature of a highway that has a design speed of 120 Km/hr., a maximum superelevation rate of 8% (i.e. emax= 8%). Assume a suitable friction coefficient value. Also, for the same highway, determine the superelevation for a curve having a degree of curvature of 2 degrees.

Determine the maximum degree of curvature of a highway that has a design speed of 120 Km/hr., a maximum superelevation rate of 8% (i.e. emax= 8%). Assume a suitable friction coefficient value. Also, for the same highway, determine the superelevation for a curve having a degree of curvature of 2 degrees.

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