2.61 - A circular curve of 1800 m radius leaves a straight at through chainage 2468 m...
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Define circular curve.
💡 Hint: Think about how roads bend around turns.
What is chainage?
💡 Hint: Chainage is like measuring distance on a straight line.
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What is the main purpose of a circular curve?
💡 Hint: Consider how a vehicle feels when turning.
True or False: Offsets are used to calculate the elevation of a road.
💡 Hint: Think about their purpose in road design.
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Calculate the total length of a newly designed circular curve that replaces an old curve with a 600 m radius and involves two transition curves of 100 m each.
💡 Hint: Consider utilizing the arc length formula for the circular curve.
If a road has to connect two circular curves of 1800 m and 1500 m radius, calculate the offsets required at three equal intervals along the transition curves of 2200 m radius.
💡 Hint: Divide the curve into equal segments for easier calculation.
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