2.1 - Rankine’s method of tangential angles
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What is a deflection angle?
💡 Hint: Think about how curves are measured.
What instrument is commonly used in Rankine’s method?
💡 Hint: This instrument measures angles.
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What is the formula for calculating deflection angles in Rankine's method?
💡 Hint: Remember the components - chord and radius?
The total deflection angle for multi-chord curves can be calculated as the sum of what?
💡 Hint: Think about how angles build upon each other.
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You have a radius of 75m and a chord length of 60m. Calculate the deflection angle and explain why it's essential.
💡 Hint: Plug into the formula and think of the implications of misalignment.
If you mistakenly calculated the deflection angles without subtracting for a left-handed curve, what might the consequence be?
💡 Hint: What role do adjustments play in maintaining accuracy?
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