2.2.2 - Compound curves
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Practice Questions
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Define a compound curve.
💡 Hint: Think about curves that combine and bend together.
What is a tangent in relation to a curve?
💡 Hint: Visualize how a straight line can interact with a curve.
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What defines a compound curve?
💡 Hint: Think of how curves connect and relate to each other.
True or False: Compound curves can have curves bending in opposite directions.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of ‘compound’.
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You are tasked with designing a road that requires a compound curve with radii of 20 m and 30 m. Determine the necessary tangents and the design approach.
💡 Hint: Consider how vehicles interact with the curve.
Analyze a scenario where no room is available for a straight road segment between two compound curves. What challenges might arise, and how would you address them?
💡 Hint: 'Transition Curves' can ease changes from straight to curved paths.
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