The angle of intersection of the tangents. The tangent length of the curve. The length of the curve.

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Lines AB and CD are extended to intersect at the vertex. Points A and B are in back tangent and points C and D are in the forward tangent of the simple curve respectively. Point A is at station 12+116.17. The radius of the simple curve is 240 m. In the table are the coordinates of the points. Determine the following:

POINT

NORTHINGS

EASTINGS

A

20655.99

20933.92

B

20765.01

21049.51

C

20777.00

21210.84

D

20710.87

21329.11

 

  1. The angle of intersection of the tangents.
  2. The tangent length of the curve.
  3. The length of the curve.
  4. The length of the long chord.
  5. The stationing of the vertex.
  6. The stationing of the beginning of the curve.
  7. The stationing of the end of the curve.
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