2.4.2 - Setting out the compound curve
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What is a compound curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how roads curve.
What tool is commonly used to measure angles in setting out curves?
💡 Hint: It helps in surveying and construction.
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What is a compound curve?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of curves in road design.
True or False: Chainage refers to a unit of measurement used in laying out curves.
💡 Hint: Recall how distances are measured along roads.
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Given a compound curve with two arcs of radii 30m and 50m, calculate the deflection angles and chainages needed at various tangent points, including potential adjustment for curvature.
💡 Hint: Refer to the section on calculation methods for guidance.
Design a practical layout of a compound curve for a road leading into a city park. Ensure to include necessary safety measures based on curve design principles.
💡 Hint: Think about how the curve connects with surrounding roads and paths.
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