The radius of the first curve passing PC is equal to 220 m, while of the second reversed curve is 415 m long. If the central angle of both curves is 11.5°, determine the parallel distance between two tangents.
The radius of the first curve passing PC is equal to 220 m, while of the second reversed curve is 415 m long. If the central angle of both curves is 11.5°, determine the parallel distance between two tangents.
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Transcribed Image Text:The radius of the first curve passing PC is equal to 220 m, while of the second
reversed curve is 415 m long. If the central angle of both curves is 11.5°, determine
the parallel distance between two tangents.
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