Research has shown that vehicles shift laterally in the traffic lane during their entry to (or exit from) a horizontal curve. In addition, research indicates that most drivers momentarily adopt a path radius that is sharper than that of the roadway curve. A study was undertaken to investigate the causes of lateral shift and sharp path radii and to determine if they can be minimized (or eliminated) by modifying the horizontal curve transition design. From a review of the driver–vehicle control process, it was concluded that lane shift is due to unbalanced lateral accelerations that act on the vehicle as it enters the curve. These accelerations result from gravity, as effected through roadway superelevation, and side friction, caused by the steer angle of the vehicle. Kinematic models of lateral acceleration, velocity, and shift were developed. The calibrated models were used to develop design guidelines for superelevation rate and superelevation runoff location.


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    Title :

    Kinematic Approach to Horizontal Curve Transition Design


    Additional title:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2000-01-01




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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