The common tangent BC of a reverse curve is 280.50 m and has an bearing of S47-31E. AB is the tangent of the first curve whose bearing is N72-45E and CD is a tangent of the second curve whose bearing is N38-13E. A is at the PC while D is at PT. The radius of the first curve is 180 m. The Pl is at sta 12+523.37. Find the stationing at PT.

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The common tangent BC of a reverse curve is 280.50 m and has an bearing of S47-31E. AB is the tangent of the first curve whose bearing is N72-45E and CD
is a tangent of the second curve whose bearing is N38-13E. A is at the PC while D is at PT. The radius of the first curve is 180 m. The Pl is at sta 12+523.37.
Find the stationing at PT.
Transcribed Image Text:The common tangent BC of a reverse curve is 280.50 m and has an bearing of S47-31E. AB is the tangent of the first curve whose bearing is N72-45E and CD is a tangent of the second curve whose bearing is N38-13E. A is at the PC while D is at PT. The radius of the first curve is 180 m. The Pl is at sta 12+523.37. Find the stationing at PT.
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