Definitions
- Referring to the banking of a road or railway track on a curve to counteract centrifugal force. - Talking about the raising of the outer edge of a road or track to allow for higher speeds on curves. - Describing the slope or tilt given to a roadway or track to make it safer and more comfortable for vehicles or trains to travel at high speeds.
- Referring to the curvature of a road or track surface from side to side. - Talking about the slope or angle of a road or track surface from the horizontal plane. - Describing the arch or curve of a bridge or other structure that spans a gap or obstacle.
List of Similarities
- 1Both terms relate to the shape or slope of a surface.
- 2Both are used in the context of transportation infrastructure.
- 3Both can affect the safety and comfort of vehicles or trains.
- 4Both involve calculations and engineering considerations.
- 5Both can be adjusted or modified to suit specific needs.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Superelevation is used to counteract centrifugal force on curves, while camber is used to improve drainage, handling, or stability.
- 2Direction: Superelevation raises the outer edge of a road or track, while camber can slope in any direction.
- 3Location: Superelevation is typically applied to curves, while camber can be applied to straight or curved sections of a road or track.
- 4Measurement: Superelevation is measured in degrees, while camber is measured in inches or millimeters.
- 5Application: Superelevation is more commonly used in railways, while camber is more commonly used in roads and bridges.
Remember this!
Superelevation and camber are both terms used in the context of transportation infrastructure. However, they differ in their purpose, direction, location, measurement, and application. Superelevation is used to raise the outer edge of a road or track on curves to counteract centrifugal force, while camber is used to improve drainage, handling, or stability by sloping the surface in any direction.
