1.1 - By ordinates from the long chord
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What is an offset in the context of setting out curves?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between a straight line and the curve.
How do you find the offset at the midpoint of a long chord?
💡 Hint: Recall how the midpoint divides the chord.
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What is the primary aim of using ordinates in curve setting?
💡 Hint: Focus on the function of ordinates in the context of curves.
True or False: The offsets for a circular curve can vary significantly from left to right.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of symmetry in curves.
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Given a radius of 80m and a long chord of 60m, calculate the offset at each of the four divisions of the chord.
💡 Hint: Break it down; remember the chord is divided evenly.
Discuss how the curve’s diameter influences the respective offsets calculated at various distances.
💡 Hint: Consider how increased radius changes the geometry of the curve.
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