What is super elevation in the context of civil engineering or road design?

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Super elevation is the banking of a road's outer edge to counteract the effects of centrifugal force on vehicles during turns.

Super elevation is the tilt or slope provided to the outer edge of a road or track on a curve.
It helps vehicles to navigate turns at higher speeds by counteracting the tendency to skid outwards.
The amount of super elevation required depends on factors like design speed, curve radius, and friction between tires and road surface.
Excessive super elevation can lead to vehicles sliding towards the inner edge of the curve.
Example: High-speed highways and race tracks often have significant super elevation on curves to improve safety and efficiency.

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