A reverse curve connects two converging tangents intersecting at an angle of 30 degrees. The distance of this intersection from the PI of the second curve is 150 m. The deflection angle of the common tangent from the back is 20 degrees, and the azimuth of the common tangent is 320 degrees. The degree of curve of the second simple curve is 6 degrees and the stationing of the point of intersection of the first curve is 4+450. a. Determine the stationing of PC. b. Determine the stationing of PRC. c. Determine the stationing of PT. (Round off your final answers to three decimal places)

A reverse curve connects two converging tangents intersecting at an angle of 30 degrees. The distance of this intersection from the PI of the second curve is 150 m. The deflection angle of the common tangent from the back is 20 degrees, and the azimuth of the common tangent is 320 degrees. The degree of curve of the second simple curve is 6 degrees and the stationing of the point of intersection of the first curve is 4+450. a. Determine the stationing of PC. b. Determine the stationing of PRC. c. Determine the stationing of PT. (Round off your final answers to three decimal places)

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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