2 - Angular methods of setting out curves
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What is a tangential angle?
💡 Hint: Think about where the tangent touches the curve.
Name one method used for setting out circular curves.
💡 Hint: One of them is named after a person!
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What method involves the use of tangential angles for setting out curves?
💡 Hint: It's named after a person.
True or False: The Two Theodolite Method is more commonly used than other techniques due to its simplicity.
💡 Hint: Think about the equipment needed.
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You have a circular curve with a radius of 60m and a chord length of 18m. Calculate the deflection angle using Rankine’s method.
💡 Hint: Focus on substituting correctly and performing the arithmetic without a calculator!
If the Two Theodolite Method was to set out a left-curved road, what specific adjustments must be made in the theodolite readings? Discuss potential terrain challenges.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would adapt the settings for visibility and accuracy.
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