2.3 - Simple Circular Curves
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Practice Questions
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What is a simple circular curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how a simple bend in the road would look.
Define the term 'tangent length'.
💡 Hint: Consider where the curve begins and ends.
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What is the angle between the two tangents at the intersection point called?
💡 Hint: Recall the angle terminology for curves.
True or False: The apex of a curve is the highest point of the curve.
💡 Hint: Think about where you would find the apex.
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A road has a simple circular curve with a radius of 60m and a deflection angle of 45 degrees. Calculate the length of the curve.
💡 Hint: Use the conversion factor of π/180.
Design a section of a roadway that requires a simple circular curve with specific design parameters—describe the required components.
💡 Hint: Sketching might help visualize the curve layout.
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