A simple curve of the proposed highway extension have a direction of tangents AB due North and BC with a bearing N 50 E. Point A is at PC which is having a stationing of 20+180. The degree of curve is 16.9 degrees, to be used on an arc basis. What is the curve distance in meters from point PC to PT?

A simple curve of the proposed highway extension have a direction of tangents AB due North and BC with a bearing N 50 E. Point A is at PC which is having a stationing of 20+180. The degree of curve is 16.9 degrees, to be used on an arc basis. What is the curve distance in meters from point PC to PT?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7P

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