1.1 - Chainage of Apex V
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating tangent length?
💡 Hint: Refer to the key definitions discussed.
Define chainage in the context of road design.
💡 Hint: Think about how distances are measured from a starting point.
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What is the deflection angle in a circular curve?
💡 Hint: Consider how curves change direction.
True or False: Tangent length does not depend on the radius of the curve.
💡 Hint: Think about how a small radius affects the tangent length.
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A roadway has an apex with a deflection angle of 90° and radius 250 m. Calculate the tangent length and chainage.
💡 Hint: Apply tangent length formula first.
A design requires a curve length of 300 m with a given radius of 1000 m. Determine the deflection angle.
💡 Hint: Rearrange the curve length formula for Δ.
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