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Superelevation calculations

Published: | Category: Structures (bridges, culverts & geotechnical) , Technical memoranda | Audience: Road traffic engineers & consultants

This memorandum provides information for practitioners on the calculation of road superelevation appropriate for a vehicle speed and curve radius.

This information should be used in place of that given in the Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 3 Section 7.7.1.

Publication details

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  • Published: August 2021
  • Reference: TM-2501
  • Also known as: Road design series