Practice Unsolved Numerical Problems (2.3) - Exercises for Practice

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Question 1.
What is a circular curve?
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Think about how roads change direction.
Question 2.
What is meant by the deflection angle?
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Consider where two straight lines meet at an angle.
3Question 3.
What defines a simple circular curve?
- Has a variable radius
- Maintains a constant radius
- Connects only straight sections
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Consider the nature of the curve.
4Question 4.
True or False: The deflection angle is the angle between the back tangent and forward tangent.
- True
- False
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Think about geometrical definitions.
Question 5.
A circular curve needs to be designed at an intersection angle of 90° with a set radius of 300 m. Calculate the lengths of the tangents and the curve.
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Utilize tangent and length formulas separately.
Question 6.
Determine the maximum super-elevation required for a curve with a radius of 200 m going through a curve at a speed of 75 km/h.
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Work through units of conversion carefully.

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