5 - Example 2.13:
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What is the formula for calculating tangent length?
💡 Hint: Remember what R and Δ stand for.
Define the term 'chainage'.
💡 Hint: Think about how distances are measured in surveying.
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What does the tangent length represent in curve setting?
💡 Hint: Think about where the curve starts in relation to the intersection.
Is the formula for arc length l = πRΔ/180 true or false?
💡 Hint: Revisit the section on calculating arc lengths.
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Calculate the tangent length for a curve with radius 250 m and deflection angle 45°. How would this impact road design?
💡 Hint: Focus on correctly applying the tangent length formula.
A project requires curves of varying radius: one at 400 m with Δ = 90° and another at 600 m with Δ = 80°. What are their curve lengths?
💡 Hint: Break it into smaller calculations, ensuring correct units for angles.
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