How do you provide superelevation?

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Superelevation is provided by banking the outer edge of the road higher than the inner edge.

Superelevation is the banking of the road to counteract the centrifugal force acting on a vehicle as it moves around a curve.
It is provided by raising the outer edge of the road higher than the inner edge.
The amount of superelevation required depends on the design speed of the road and the radius of the curve.
Superelevation can be achieved by tilting the pavement or by using a combination of tilting and raising the outer edge of the road.
Proper drainage must be provided to prevent water from accumulating on the road surface.
Superelevation transitions should be provided at the beginning and end of the curve to ensure a smooth transition.
Superelevation is typically expressed as a percentage and is calculated using a formula that takes into account the design speed and radius of the curve.

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