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Niraj Sharma

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Week 22 – July 16, 2026

16 - 22 Jul 2026

Superelevation
Estimated Time: 1–2 min | Difficulty: Beginner

Question
Superelevation primarily serves to:

  1. Improve drainage only
  2. Increase stiffness
  3. Reduce deck thickness
  4. Counteract lateral vehicle forces
Explanation

Explanation:
Superelevation counteracts centrifugal vehicle forces in horizontal curves.

Learning Resources:
• TAC Geometric Design Guide
• CHBDC: https://spannovationschool.thinkific.com/courses/CSCBD1