Practice Establish The Formulae To Calculate Various Elements To Set Out The Compound Curve. (2.44)

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Question 1.
Define a compound curve.
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Think about what you learned regarding curves in road design.
Question 2.
What is the formula for calculating the average radius of a compound curve?
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Consider how you average two numbers.
3Question 3.
What is a compound curve?
- A single circular arc
- Two or more circular arcs connected
- Only straight paths
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Think about how roads transition.
4Question 4.
True or False: The length of a compound curve is proportional to the deflection angle.
- True
- False
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Higher deflection means a longer curve.
Question 5.
Calculate the external distance for a compound curve made with R1 = 300 m and R2 = 450 m if the deflection angle is 60°.
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Remember to divide the deflection angle when calculating.
Question 6.
A road section's compound curve has radii of 250 m and 350 m, respectively. Calculate the total length of the curve for a deflection angle of 75°.
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Use the length formula and stay mindful about degrees to radians.

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