2.32 - Draw a neat sketch of a reverse curve provided to join two parallel straights.
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What is a reverse curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how curves can connect two lines.
Name one element needed for sketching a reverse curve.
💡 Hint: These are parts of the sketch!
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What is a reverse curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how curves connect two lines.
True or False: The radius of a curve does not affect its sharpness.
💡 Hint: A smaller radius usually means a sharper curve.
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Design a reverse curve connecting two parallel roads. Given the two radii and the angle of deflection, calculate the necessary dimensions.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the length of an arc.
Evaluate how changing the radius of one arc in a reverse curve affects the overall road safety and driving experience.
💡 Hint: Consider real-life scenarios like highway turns.
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