A simple curve having a radius 280m connects two tangents intersecting at an angle of 50°. It is to be replace by another curve having 80m spirals at its ends such that the point of tangency shall be the same. а. Determine the radius of the new circular curve. b. Determine the central angle of the circular curve. С. Determine the offset of the tangent at the end of the spiral.

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A simple curve having a radius 280m connects two tangents intersecting at an angle of
50°. It is to be replace by another curve having 80m spirals at its ends such that the point of tangency
shall be the same.
а.
Determine the radius of the new circular curve.
b. Determine the central angle of the circular curve.
C.
Determine the offset of the tangent at the end of the spiral.
Transcribed Image Text:A simple curve having a radius 280m connects two tangents intersecting at an angle of 50°. It is to be replace by another curve having 80m spirals at its ends such that the point of tangency shall be the same. а. Determine the radius of the new circular curve. b. Determine the central angle of the circular curve. C. Determine the offset of the tangent at the end of the spiral.
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