A 6° simple curve connects two tangents that intersect at an angle of 42°. If the P.C. which is at station 0 + 168.15 is to be retained and a 4° curve is to connect the first curve with the second tangent that is shifted 20 meters to a parallel position outward. Use arc basis. (a) Find the stationing of old P.T. (b) Find the stationing of the P.C.C. (c) Find the stationing of the new P.T.

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A 6° simple curve connects two tangents that intersect at an angle of 42°. If the P.C.
which is at station 0 + 168.15 is to be retained and a 4° curve is to connect the first
curve with the second tangent that is shifted 20 meters to a parallel position outward.
Use arc basis. (a) Find the stationing of old P.T. (b) Find the stationing of the P.C.C. (c)
Find the stationing of the new P.T.
Transcribed Image Text:A 6° simple curve connects two tangents that intersect at an angle of 42°. If the P.C. which is at station 0 + 168.15 is to be retained and a 4° curve is to connect the first curve with the second tangent that is shifted 20 meters to a parallel position outward. Use arc basis. (a) Find the stationing of old P.T. (b) Find the stationing of the P.C.C. (c) Find the stationing of the new P.T.
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