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In highway engineering, what term refers to the artificial slope provided on the outer edge of a road to counteract centrifugal force during vehicle turns?
26. In highway engineering, what term refers to the artificial slope provided on the outer edge of a road to counteract centrifugal force during vehicle turns?
- Camber
- Gradient
- Crossfall
- Superelevation
Answer
The correct answer is: D) Superelevation
Explanation
Superelevation, also referred to as banking or can't, is a slope added to bends to lessen lateral acceleration and promote safe vehicle navigation.