Practice Example 2.9 - 4.9 | 2. Transition Curves | Surveying and Geomatics
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Question 1

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What does the term 'radius' refer to in the context of circular curves?

💡 Hint: Think about circles and where the distance is measured from.

Question 2

Easy

Define deflection angle.

💡 Hint: Consider how sharp a turn might be in a road.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating the tangent length of a circular curve?

  • T = R * sin(Δ/2)
  • T = R * tan(Δ/2)
  • T = R * cos(Δ/2)

💡 Hint: Think about the geometric relationship of a circle.

Question 2

True or False: A larger radius results in a sharper curve.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how cars behave on different kinds of turns.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the length of a curve with a radius of 150 m and a deflection angle of 30°. Explain each step.

💡 Hint: Make sure to convert degrees to radians!

Question 2

You have a curve with a known tangent length of 80 m. If the deflection angle is 45°, find the radius and connect this to vehicle dynamics.

💡 Hint: Think about how this radius relates to vehicle speed.

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