2. The long chord of a compound curve is equal to 250 meters. The PC this curve is at STA 10+000 the PCC is at STA 10+139.393. The angle that the chord connecting the PC and PCC makes with the tangent passing through PC is equal to 4º. Assume that the common tangent is parallel to the long chord. a.) Evaluate R₁ and R₂ b.) Evaluate the stationing of the PI of the compound curve.

2. The long chord of a compound curve is equal to 250 meters. The PC this curve is at STA 10+000 the PCC is at STA 10+139.393. The angle that the chord connecting the PC and PCC makes with the tangent passing through PC is equal to 4º. Assume that the common tangent is parallel to the long chord. a.) Evaluate R₁ and R₂ b.) Evaluate the stationing of the PI of the compound curve.

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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