12.1 - A reverse curve ACB
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What is the formula for calculating the length of a tangent?
💡 Hint: Remember to think about the radius and the deflection angle.
Calculate the chainage of the PC given an apex chainage of 1190 m and a tangent length of 97.48 m.
💡 Hint: Subtract the tangent from the apex.
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What is the formula for calculating tangent length?
💡 Hint: Think about how tangent applies when dealing with curves.
True or False: The length of the curve can be calculated using π.
💡 Hint: Consider circle calculations and how they relate to curves.
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A reverse curve has an apex at a chainage of 1500 m and a deflection angle of 30°. If the radius is 100 m, what is the length of the tangent?
💡 Hint: Break down the calculations step by step.
Determine the offsets for lengths of chords measuring 10 m, 20 m, and 30 m for a radius of 50 m.
💡 Hint: Use the offset formula iteratively for each chord length.
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