Practice Calculate The Rl Of Various Stations (18.1) - Solution

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Question 1.
What is the formula for calculating the tangent length T?
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Think about how radius and angle relate in circular motion.
Question 2.
Define chainage.
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It relates to position on a road.
3Question 3.
What does chainage refer to in surveying?
- Distance along a road
- Width of the road
- Type of curve
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Focus on what you measure from the starting point.
4Question 4.
True or False: The radius of a curve affects its sharpness.
- True
- False
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Think about how a circle works.
Question 5.
A road design requires a circular curve of 800 m radius with a deflection angle of 120°. Calculate the tangent length and the total length of the curve.
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Make sure to convert the angle correctly when using formulae.
Question 6.
Discuss how an incorrect radius calculation can lead to unsafe road conditions.
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Consider real-world driving experiences.

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