A simple curve having a radius of 354 m. connects two tangents intersecting at an angle of 45°. It is to be replaced by another curve having 75 m spirals at its end such that the point of tangency shall be the same. Determine the distance that the curve will nearer the vertex.

A simple curve having a radius of 354 m. connects two tangents intersecting at an angle of 45°. It is to be replaced by another curve having 75 m spirals at its end such that the point of tangency shall be the same. Determine the distance that the curve will nearer the vertex.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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Problem 1P

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