The long chord of a compound curve makes an angle of 20° and 38°, respectively with the tangents. The common tangent of the compound curve is parallel to the long chord that is 185 meters long. If the stationing of PC is 10+204.30, find the stationing of PT. Use by chord basis

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The long chord of a compound curve
makes an angle of 20° and 38°, respectively
with the tangents. The common tangent of
the compound curve is parallel to the long
chord that is 185 meters long. If the
stationing of PC is 10+204.30, find the
stationing of PT. Use by chord basis
Transcribed Image Text:The long chord of a compound curve makes an angle of 20° and 38°, respectively with the tangents. The common tangent of the compound curve is parallel to the long chord that is 185 meters long. If the stationing of PC is 10+204.30, find the stationing of PT. Use by chord basis
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