UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

TEST NO: MAJOR TEST 1

Semester Course

TRE2601
Transportation Engineering

Examiner: Ms M Sephooko Internal Moderator: Dr W.H Elsaigh

Moderator: Mr F.P Kamdem Total: 50 Marks
Weight of Assessment: 30% Duration: 2 hours
Graduate Attribute being assessed: None
Closed-book Examination

This paper consists of 4 pages, including this cover page.

INSTRUCTIONS
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duration of the exam.
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Question 1

Below is a sketch showing the vertical alignment of a road section

1.1 Determine G1, G2 and G3 (6)

1.2 Determine the chainages and elevations of BVC2 and EVC2. (4)
1.3 Determine the equation for the sag curve. Hint: calculate the coefficients a, b, and c of the
parabolic equation Y = ax2 + bx + C. (5)
1.4 Compute the chainage and elevation of the lowest point on the sag curve. (5)

1.5 Give illustrated cross-sectional diagrams depicting a 2-lane, two-way road pavement
camber and cross fall. Discuss the main difference between the concept of camber and
crossfall and that of superelevation. (9)
[29 Marks]

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Question 2

2.1 Detailed geotechnical investigations should be carried out once the route has been staked
out. Briefly discuss the procedures used to obtain field samples for the following
geotechnical investigations. (6)

1.1.1 Centreline soil surveys. (2)

1.1.2 Borrow pit and quarry investigations. (2)
1.1.3 Bridge site investigations. (2)

2.2 A residential area in Centurion, Pretoria generates 250 shopping trips per day. Shoppers
travel by car to the two nearest shopping centres Centurion Mall and Forest Hill Mall.
Centurion Mall has 70 employees, and it is 14 minutes from the residential area. Forest
Hill Mall has 180 employees and is 20 minutes from the residential area. A new route
has been constructed which will reduce the traveling time to Forest Hill Mall to 10
minutes. How many shoppers can be expected to be drawn away from Centurion Mall to
rather shop at Forest Hill Mall? (HINT: Interpolate to get the travel time factors for 10 &
14min travel time). (15)

[21 Marks]

TOTAL MARKS [50]

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