A circular curve of 80curvature is to be 6m wide on tangents and 0.75 m wide along the main part of the curve. The PC is at the station 5+100 and widening is to be completed at station 5+115. Determine the radius of the approach curve at the inner edge.

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A circular curve of 80curvature is to be 6m wide on tangents and 0.75 m wide along the main part of the curve. The PC is at the station 5+100 and widening is to be completed at station 5+115. Determine the radius of the approach curve at the inner edge.

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