1. Two tangents intersecting at V with azimuths of 255°12' and 281°24respectively are joined by a 4° simple curve. Without changing thedirection of the two tangents, it is required to shorten the curve toone-fourth of the original length of the curve from the beginning of thecurve. The stationing of the vertex of the new curve is at 10+545.Determine the followinga. The radius of the original curve.b. Length of the original curve.c. Length of the new curve.d. Radius of the new curve.e. Tangent of the new curve.f. Stationing of the beginning of the curve.g. Stationing of the end of the curve.h. Long chord of the new curve.

Given Data Degree of Curve =4° deflection angle α=281°24'-255°12' =26°12' a) Radius of curve R…

1. Two tangents intersecting at V with azimuths of 255 12' and 281 24' respectively are joined by a 4° simple curve. Without changing the direction of the two tangents, it is required to shorten the curve to one-fourth of the original length of the curve from the beginning of the curve. The stationing of the vertex of the new curve at 10+545. Determine the following a. The radius of the original curve. b. Length of the original curve. c. Length of the new curve. d. Radius of the new curve. e. Tangent of the new curve. f. Stationing of the beginning of the curve. g. Stationing of the end of the curve. h. Long chord of the new curve. is

1. Two tangents intersecting at V with azimuths of 255 12' and 281 24' respectively are joined by a 4° simple curve. Without changing the direction of the two tangents, it is required to shorten the curve to one-fourth of the original length of the curve from the beginning of the curve. The stationing of the vertex of the new curve at 10+545. Determine the following a. The radius of the original curve. b. Length of the original curve. c. Length of the new curve. d. Radius of the new curve. e. Tangent of the new curve. f. Stationing of the beginning of the curve. g. Stationing of the end of the curve. h. Long chord of the new curve. is

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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