2.55 - Two straights, which meet at an intersection angle of 135°, are to be connected by a circular curve of radius 60 m...
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Define a circular curve.
💡 Hint: Think about how roads transition from straight to curved.
What is an offset?
💡 Hint: Relate this to setting out conditions for curves.
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What is a circular curve?
💡 Hint: Think about road design.
True or False: Offsets are measurements taken perpendicular to the centerline.
💡 Hint: Consider how curves are aligned.
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Calculate the radius needed for a circular curve connecting 45 degrees and how you would set up offsets of 10 meters.
💡 Hint: Refer to the curve formulas as discussed.
Design a roadway with curves at angles of 90° and 135° using different radii; how would their offsets differ?
💡 Hint: Use the relationships established in the current section.
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