Practice Example 2.16: (8) - Solution - Surveying and Geomatics

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Question 1.
What is the formula to calculate tangent length?
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Think about what parameters define the curve.
Question 2.
Define chainage in your own words.
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Consider how we use this in surveying.
3Question 3.
What formula do you use to find tangent length?
- R * sin(Δ/2)
- R * tan(Δ/2)
- R * cos(Δ/2)
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Consider which function relates to angles and sides.
4Question 4.
True or False: The curve length can be found by multiplying the radius by the deflection angle.
- True
- False
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Recall the formula for curve length.
Question 5.
Design a curve between two points with 130° and 110° angles, given radius R=350 m. Calculate the length and chainage.
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Map out your calculations step-wise.
Question 6.
Two lines converge at a point with angles 160° and 200°. Calculate the necessary curves with an R of 250 m.
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Focus on angle conversions when necessary.

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