Practice Explain the following terms for a simple circular curve: (i) Back and forward tangents, (ii) Point of intersection, curve and tangency, (iii) Deflection angle to any point, and (iv) Degree of curve - 2.30 | 2. Exercises for Practice | Surveying and Geomatics
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2.30 - Explain the following terms for a simple circular curve: (i) Back and forward tangents, (ii) Point of intersection, curve and tangency, (iii) Deflection angle to any point, and (iv) Degree of curve

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a back tangent?

💡 Hint: Think about the direction before entering a curve.

Question 2

Easy

Define point of intersection.

💡 Hint: Consider where the straight roads connect to form a curve.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the back tangent refer to?

  • Line after the curve
  • Line before the curve
  • Middle of the curve

💡 Hint: It is the line you are coming from.

Question 2

True or False: The degree of curve helps in determining the maximum safe speed of vehicles on a curve.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how fast you can drive through a sharp turn.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a circular curve has a degree of curvature of 5 degrees, what is the radius of the curve?

💡 Hint: Use the relationship that connects radius and degree of curvature.

Question 2

With a deflection angle of 45 degrees, calculate the distance from the PI to the tangent point if the radius is 100 m.

💡 Hint: Think about the geometry of circular curves.

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