2.31 - Show the various elements of a compound curve.
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What is a compound curve?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape it forms.
Define a tangent point.
💡 Hint: Consider where a road curves into a straight.
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What defines a compound curve?
💡 Hint: Consider how curves are formed.
True or False: The tangent point is where the curve ends.
💡 Hint: Think about where a road curves to become straight.
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A road design needs a compound curve that connects two different roads with 25° and 45° angles. Identify the radius needed for this design.
💡 Hint: Consider the overall flow and safety of the vehicle.
Design a compound curve with a radius of 150 m and 200 m that transitions between two straights. Calculate all key elements.
💡 Hint: Use the relationships between angles and curvature to derive your values.
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