PROBLEM 2. A compound curve passes thru a common tangent AB having a length of 300m. The radius of the first curve is equal to 290m and a central angle of 42°. If the angle of intersection of the curve is 70°36'. a.) Compute for the Radius of the second curve b.) If the stationing of the PI is at (20+542.2), Compute for the Stationing of PT. .

PROBLEM 2. A compound curve passes thru a common tangent AB having a length of 300m. The radius of the first curve is equal to 290m and a central angle of 42°. If the angle of intersection of the curve is 70°36'. a.) Compute for the Radius of the second curve b.) If the stationing of the PI is at (20+542.2), Compute for the Stationing of PT. .

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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