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CEE320 Midterm Exam 10 True/false (20% of points) 4 Short answer (20% of points) 3 Calculations (60% of points) –Homework –In class examples
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Course material covered Introduction Vehicle dynamics (chapter 2) Geometric design (chapter 3) Pavement design (chapter 4 except 4.3, 4.5, including 4 th power thumbrule)
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Suggestions for Preparation Review each lecture and identify the main points and formulas. Write these on summary notes. For each lecture, write an question. Do this in a group, and share questions. Solve these questions from scratch, do not just review solutions. Review homework and in class examples. Do the problem yourself. Make a list of the tables in the text, their title, and the page number. Include a note of what it is used for.
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Transportation Engineering The science of safe and efficient movement of people and goods
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Road Use Growth From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Statistics 2003
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Sum forces on the vehicle
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Aerodynamic Resistance R a Composed of: 1.Turbulent air flow around vehicle body (85%) 2.Friction of air over vehicle body (12%) 3.Vehicle component resistance, from radiators and air vents (3%) from National Research Council Canada
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Power required to overcome R a Power –work/time –force*distance/time –R a *V
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Rolling Resistance R rl Composed primarily of 1.Resistance from tire deformation ( 90%) 2.Tire penetration and surface compression ( 4%) 3.Tire slippage and air circulation around wheel ( 6%) 4.Wide range of factors affect total rolling resistance 5.Simplifying approximation:
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Grade Resistance R g Composed of –Gravitational force acting on the vehicle –The component parallel to the roadway For small angles, θgθg W θgθg RgRg G=grade, vertical rise per horizontal distance (generally specified as %)
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Engine-Generated Tractive Effort FeFe =Engine generated tractive effort reaching wheels (lb) MeMe =Engine torque (ft-lb) ε0ε0 =Gear reduction ratio ηdηd =Driveline efficiency r=Wheel radius (ft) Front Wheel Drive
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Braking Force Ratio Efficiency We develop this to calculate braking distance – necessary for roadway design
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Braking Distance Theoretical Practical
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Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) Worst-case conditions –Poor driver skills –Low braking efficiency –Wet pavement Perception-reaction time = 2.5 seconds Equation
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Stationing – Linear Reference System Horizontal Alignment Vertical Alignment 0+001+00 2+00 3+00 100 feet >100 feet
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Vertical Curve Fundamentals G1G1 G2G2 PVI PVT PVC L=curve length on horizontal L/2 δ x Choose Either: G 1, G 2 in decimal form, L in feet G 1, G 2 in percent, L in stations
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Relationships
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Other Properties K-Value (defines vertical curvature) –The number of horizontal feet needed for a 1% change in slope A as a percentage L in feet
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Crest Vertical Curves For S < LFor S > L
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Sag Vertical Curves G1G1 G2G2 PVI PVT PVC h 2 =0 h 1 =H L Light Beam Distance (S) For S < LFor S > L headlight beam (diverging from LOS by β degrees)
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Underpass Sight Distance
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On sag curves: obstacle obstructs view Curve must be long enough to provide adequate sight distance (S=SSD) S<L S>L
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Horizontal Curve Fundamentals R T PC PT PI M E R Δ Δ/2 L
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Stopping Sight Distance RvRv ΔsΔs Obstruction MsMs SSD (not L)
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Superelevation Minimum radius that provides for safe vehicle operation Given vehicle speed, coefficient of side friction, gravity, and superelevation R v because it is to the vehicle’s path (as opposed to edge of roadway)
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