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LOPE, MARK DAVID B.

Course/Section: BSCE 3Y1-2 Date: 09/20/24

HREN311
Week 2 Activity

HOMEWORK 1

1. In your own opinion, what is camber in cars, and how does it affect

how a car drives? (Min. of 200 words)

When looking at an automobile from the front or back, the term "camber" describes how the
wheels are angled with respect to the vertical axis. Positive camber occurs when the top of the
wheel leans away from the vehicle, and negative camber occurs when it leans towards the
vehicle. The camber of a car affects how the tire's surface grips the pavement, particularly while
cornering. When the car leans into a turn, negative camber increases the tire's contact area, which
increases grip. This enhances cornering performance. It is frequently utilized in sports and
performance vehicles where stability and fast cornering are top priorities.
Conversely, off-road or agricultural vehicles usually have positive camber because it makes
steering on uneven terrain easier. Positive camber, however, is uncommon for normal road cars
since it lessens cornering grip and may make the vehicle seem less stable. The way the tires
contact the road is largely determined by the camber angle, and this has an immediate impact on
the car's handling, stability, and tire wear. Camber is essentially a delicate balance that is
optimized for cornering and stability while maintaining a reasonable amount of tire wear and
straight-line performance. Depending on how the car will be used.
2. As an engineering student, imagine you’re designing a new road
intersection for city. How would you plan the kerbs to ensure safety
for both pedestrian and drivers, handle heavy traffic, and manage
drainage effectively? (Min of 200 words)

Raised kerbs are a good way for me to distinguish between areas used for car traffic and
pedestrian walkways. These kerbs should be placed between 100 and 150 mm high to keep cars
from unintentionally ascending pavements, but still accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, and
bicycles. At congested crossroads, pedestrian refuge islands with lower kerbs can be installed to
provide a safe waiting area for walkers in between traffic flows. Heavy traffic can be managed
by efficiently channeling vehicles via lanes that are clearly marked, with kerbs aiding in the
definition of traffic flow. Larger vehicles can safely take tight bends along turning lanes without
damaging the kerb or obstructing traffic by using mountable kerbs, which are typically 25 to 50
mm high. In order to ensure driving safety, kerb alignment must also take visibility into account.
In order to regulate the drainage of surface water, curbs are essential. Water is helped to flow
toward storm drains at the lowest areas of the road by slanted curbs. It is ensured that water does
not pool in pedestrian zones or vehicle tracks at intersections by carefully grading the road
surface and placing drains in the right places. This keeps puddles from forming, reducing the
chance of hydroplaning and guaranteeing dry walkways for pedestrians.

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