7.1 - Two straights AC and BC
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What is the formula for tangent length?
💡 Hint: Remember what the symbols stand for!
Define chainage in civil engineering.
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure distances on a roadmap.
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What does the term 'chainage' refer to in civil engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how distances are laid out in construction plans.
Is the formula for tangent length correct: L = R * tan(Δ/2)?
💡 Hint: Recall our discussion about tangent lengths.
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Given a straight path with a radius of 250m and a deflection angle of 45°, calculate the tangent length and chainage at the point of tangency.
💡 Hint: Focus on applying trigonometric identities for calculating the tangent length.
A road segment has a curve with a radius of 500m, and a deflection angle of 90°. Calculate both the tangent length and the total curve length.
💡 Hint: Ensure you convert the deflection angle to radians when calculating curve lengths.
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