Situation 1 - The angle of intersection of a simple curve is 60degrees and its radius is 320m. 1. Find the tangent distance. 2. Find the external distance. 3. Find the middle ordinate. 4. The middle ordinate of a simple curve is 2m and its long chord is 30m.

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Situation 1 - The angle of intersection of a simple curve is 60degrees and its radius is
320m.
1. Find the tangent distance.
2. Find the external distance.
3. Find the middle ordinate.
4. The middle ordinate of a simple curve is 2m and its long chord is 30m.
Transcribed Image Text:Situation 1 - The angle of intersection of a simple curve is 60degrees and its radius is 320m. 1. Find the tangent distance. 2. Find the external distance. 3. Find the middle ordinate. 4. The middle ordinate of a simple curve is 2m and its long chord is 30m.
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