The first branch of a reverse curve has a radius of 200 m. If the distance between the tangent points is 110 m, a. What is the radius of the second branch so that the curve can connect two parallel straights, 18 m apart? b. Also, calculate the length of the two branches of the curve. (Round off your final answers to three decimal places)
The first branch of a reverse curve has a radius of 200 m. If the distance between the tangent points is 110 m, a. What is the radius of the second branch so that the curve can connect two parallel straights, 18 m apart? b. Also, calculate the length of the two branches of the curve. (Round off your final answers to three decimal places)
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![The first branch of a reverse curve has a radius of 200 m. If the distance between the
tangent points is 110 m,
a. What is the radius of the second branch so that the curve can connect two
parallel straights, 18 m apart?
b. Also, calculate the length of the two branches of the curve.
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Transcribed Image Text:The first branch of a reverse curve has a radius of 200 m. If the distance between the
tangent points is 110 m,
a. What is the radius of the second branch so that the curve can connect two
parallel straights, 18 m apart?
b. Also, calculate the length of the two branches of the curve.
(Round off your final answers to three decimal places)
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