Problem 2. A horizontal curve is being designed for a two-lane highway (12-ft lanes). The PC is at station 1200 + 50, the design speed is 70 mph, and a design superelevation of 0.08 ft/ft is to be used. Central angle of the curve is 40 degrees. (1) What is the min radius (measured to the centerline of the inside-most lane)? (2) Use the min value in your design, determine the station of PT.

Problem 2. A horizontal curve is being designed for a two-lane highway (12-ft lanes). The PC is at station 1200 + 50, the design speed is 70 mph, and a design superelevation of 0.08 ft/ft is to be used. Central angle of the curve is 40 degrees. (1) What is the min radius (measured to the centerline of the inside-most lane)? (2) Use the min value in your design, determine the station of 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 21P

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