The Bottom Line
Apply superelevation to an alignment. Civil 3D has very convenient and flexible tools that will apply safe, correct superelevation to an alignment curve.
Master It Open Master Super.dwg file, which you can download from www.sybex.com/go/masteringcivil3d2012. Set the design speed of the road to 20 miles per hour and apply superelevation to the entire length of the alignment. Use AASHTO 2004 Design Criteria with an eMax of 6%.
Create a superelevation view. Superelevation views are a great place to get a handle on what is going on in your roadway design. You can visually check the geometry as well as make changes to the design.
Master It Continue working in the drawing from the previous exercise. Create a superelevation view ...
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