superelevation

English - Turkish

Definition of superelevation in English Turkish dictionary: dever; {i} yükseltme; (Askeri) NİŞANGAH AÇISI: Hava savunma topçuluğunda, merminin seyir esnasında yer çekiminden ileri gelen dönüşünü karşılamak üzere eklenen pozitif bir açı; {i} kaldırma

English - English

Definition of superelevation in English English dictionary: The angle that a gun must be elevated above the line of its target to allow for the effect of gravity on the projectile; The transverse downward slope from the outside to the inside of the traveled way on a curve It is usually expressed in inches of drop per horizontal foot or foot-drop per horizontal foot; Inclined roadway cross-section that employs the weight of a vehicle in the generation of the necessary centripetal force for curve negotiation; exaggerated tilt of roadway on a curve to counteract centrifugal force on vehicles; the difference in elevation between the inside and outside edges of a roadway in a horizontal curve; required to counteract the effects of centrifugal force; The transverse inclination of the roadway surface within a horizontal curve The purpose of superelevation is to provide a means of resisting or overcoming the centrifugal forces of vehicles in transit