The forward and the backward tangents of a simple curve have an azimuth of 249°15' and 190°45' respectively. The distance from the middle of the chord to the vertex is 57.73 m. And the stationing of the vertex is 2+501.21. a) Determine the radius of the curve. b) Determine the stationing of P.C. c) Determine the stationing of P.T.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Problem 1P
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The forward and the backward tangents of a
simple curve have an azimuth of 249°15' and
190°45' respectively.
The distance from the middle of the chord to
the vertex is 57.73 m. And the stationing of the
vertex is 2+501.21.
a) Determine the radius of the curve.
b) Determine the stationing of P.C.
c) Determine the stationing of P.T.
Transcribed Image Text:The forward and the backward tangents of a simple curve have an azimuth of 249°15' and 190°45' respectively. The distance from the middle of the chord to the vertex is 57.73 m. And the stationing of the vertex is 2+501.21. a) Determine the radius of the curve. b) Determine the stationing of P.C. c) Determine the stationing of P.T.
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