superelevations

/ˌsupərˌɛləˈveɪʃənz/
noun
  1. Plural of superelevation; multiple instances or measurements of the tilt on road or railway curves.
    • The surveyor recorded the superelevations at each curve along the new highway.
    • Engineers compared the superelevations of several racetracks to find the optimal design.
    • The design manual specifies different superelevations for various types of roads.
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