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¿Cómo se denomina al cambio brusco de perfil longitudinal con la concavidad hacia abajo?

What is the name for a sudden change in the longitudinal profile of the road with its concave side facing downwards?

  • ARasanteGrade line (rasante)
  • BBadénDip (badén)
  • CResaltoHump (resalto)
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  • BBadénDip (badén)
Explanation

A badén (dip) is an artificial obstacle on the road with its concave side facing downwards, used to limit vehicle speed. If the obstacle has its concave side facing upwards, it is a resalto (hump).

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