Practice Example 2.16: - 8 | 2. Solution | Surveying and Geomatics
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Question 1 Easy

What is the formula to calculate tangent length?

💡 Hint: Think about what parameters define the curve.

Question 2 Easy

Define chainage in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how we use this in surveying.

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Question 1

What formula do you use to find tangent length?

R * sin(Δ/2)
R * tan(Δ/2)
R * cos(Δ/2)

💡 Hint: Consider which function relates to angles and sides.

Question 2

True or False: The curve length can be found by multiplying the radius by the deflection angle.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the formula for curve length.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a curve between two points with 130° and 110° angles, given radius R=350 m. Calculate the length and chainage.

💡 Hint: Map out your calculations step-wise.

Challenge 2 Hard

Two lines converge at a point with angles 160° and 200°. Calculate the necessary curves with an R of 250 m.

💡 Hint: Focus on angle conversions when necessary.

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