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The document discusses the geometric design of highways, focusing on the importance of transition curves and pavement widening on horizontal curves. It highlights the psychological and mechanical reasons for extra widening, as well as the criteria for determining when such widening is necessary. Additionally, it covers the calculation of transition curve lengths based on design speed and allowable rates of superelevation introduction.

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06 Class Notes

The document discusses the geometric design of highways, focusing on the importance of transition curves and pavement widening on horizontal curves. It highlights the psychological and mechanical reasons for extra widening, as well as the criteria for determining when such widening is necessary. Additionally, it covers the calculation of transition curve lengths based on design speed and allowable rates of superelevation introduction.

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