Question 1. A reverse curve consists of a. two circular ares of different radii with their centers of curvature on the opposite side of the common tangent only b. two circular arcs of same radius with their centers of curvature on the same side of the common tangent only c. two circular arcs of different radii with their centers of curvature on the same side of the common tangent only d. two circular arcs of same or different radii with their centers of curvature on the opposite side of the common tangent. Question 2. Where simple curves are used, the tangent changes to a curved line at the PC. This means that a vehicle on a tangent arriving at the PC changes direction to a curved path instantaneously. At high speed this is impossible and the driver really needs to adjust on this matter To alleviate this kind of situation, this horizontal curve must be introduced a. spiral curve b. reverse curve c. compound curve d. transversion curve

Question 1. A reverse curve consists of a. two circular ares of different radii with their centers of curvature on the opposite side of the common tangent only b. two circular arcs of same radius with their centers of curvature on the same side of the common tangent only c. two circular arcs of different radii with their centers of curvature on the same side of the common tangent only d. two circular arcs of same or different radii with their centers of curvature on the opposite side of the common tangent. Question 2. Where simple curves are used, the tangent changes to a curved line at the PC. This means that a vehicle on a tangent arriving at the PC changes direction to a curved path instantaneously. At high speed this is impossible and the driver really needs to adjust on this matter To alleviate this kind of situation, this horizontal curve must be introduced a. spiral curve b. reverse curve c. compound curve d. transversion curve

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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