The common tangent BC of a reverse curve is 280 m and has an azimuth of 310 degrees. AB is tangent of the first curve whose azimuth is 250 and a distance of 320 m while CD is tangent of the second curve whose azimuth is 210 degrees and a distance of 300 m. If the radius of the second curve is 190 m, determine the following: A. radius of the first curve B. length of the curve from PC to PT

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The common tangent BC of a reverse curve is 280 m and has an azimuth of 310 degrees. AB is tangent of the first curve whose azimuth is 250 and a distance of 320 m while

CD is tangent of the second

curve whose azimuth is 210

degrees and a distance of 300 m. If the radius of the

second curve is 190 m,

determine the following:

A. radius of the first curve

B. length of the curve from

PC to PT

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