In a compound curve, the line connecting the P.I. at point V and the P.C.C. is an angle bisector. AV is 270 meters and BV is 90 m. The stationing of A is 6 + 421 and that of B is 6 + 721. Point A is along the tangent passing thru the P.C. while point B is along the tangent passing thru the P.T. The P.c.C. is along line AB. (a) Compute the radius of the first curve passing thru the P.C. in m. (b) Compute the radius of the second curve passing thru the P.T. in m. (c) Determine the length of the long chord from P.C. to P.T. in m.

In a compound curve, the line connecting the P.I. at point V and the P.C.C. is an angle bisector. AV is 270 meters and BV is 90 m. The stationing of A is 6 + 421 and that of B is 6 + 721. Point A is along the tangent passing thru the P.C. while point B is along the tangent passing thru the P.T. The P.c.C. is along line AB. (a) Compute the radius of the first curve passing thru the P.C. in m. (b) Compute the radius of the second curve passing thru the P.T. in m. (c) Determine the length of the long chord from P.C. to P.T. in m.

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

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