Practice Example 2.6 (4.6) - Transition Curves

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Question 1.
What is the formula for calculating the tangent length?
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Think about the relationship between the radius and the angle.
Question 2.
Define the term 'Chainage'.
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Consider how we measure distances on roads.
3Question 3.
What is the formula for calculating the tangent length?
- T = R * tan(Δ)
- T = R * tan(Δ/2)
- T = Δ/R
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Remember to halve the deflection angle!
4Question 4.
The deflection angle of a curve is always:
- True
- False
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Consider its role in designing the curve.
Question 5.
Given a deflection angle of 70 degrees and a radius of 100 m, calculate the tangent length and length of the curve.
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Break down the deflection angle into half for your calculations.
Question 6.
If two tangent roads meet at a chainage of 1500 m with an angle of intersection of 90 degrees, find the chainages at the point of curve if radius is 40 m.
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Apply the same methods we practiced in class for consistent results.

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