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Compute the minimum radius of horizontal curve for a design speed of 80 kph. f = 0.15, e = 0.067. A 334.40 m B 115.96 m 231.98 m D) 300.64 m

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Compute the minimum radius of horizontal curve for a design speed of 80 kph. f = 0.15, e = 0.067.
A 334.40 m
B 115.96 m
231.98 m
D) 300.64 m

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