Definitions
- Describing the slope of a road or pavement surface from one side to the other. - Referring to the angle of a surface that allows water to drain off it. - Talking about the degree of tilt on a surface to prevent slipping or skidding.
- Describing the banking of a road or track on a curve to counteract centrifugal force. - Referring to the angle of a surface that allows vehicles to maintain speed while turning. - Talking about the degree of tilt on a surface to prevent vehicles from overturning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both terms describe the angle or slope of a surface.
- 2Both are used in transportation engineering and design.
- 3Both are important for safety and efficiency on roads and tracks.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Crossfall is primarily used to prevent water accumulation and skidding, while superelevation is used to counteract centrifugal force and maintain speed while turning.
- 2Direction: Crossfall refers to the slope from one side of the surface to the other, while superelevation refers to the banking of a curved surface.
- 3Application: Crossfall is typically used on straight sections of road or track, while superelevation is used on curved sections.
- 4Measurement: Crossfall is measured in percentage or degrees, while superelevation is measured in inches or millimeters.
- 5Usage: Crossfall is more commonly used in everyday language, while superelevation is more technical and specific to transportation engineering.
Remember this!
Crossfall and superelevation are both terms used in transportation engineering to describe the angle or slope of a surface. However, they differ in their function, direction, application, measurement, and usage. Crossfall is primarily used to prevent water accumulation and skidding on straight sections of road or track, while superelevation is used to counteract centrifugal force and maintain speed while turning on curved sections.
