The short tangent of the spiral curve is 53.8m. The spiral angle at S.C is equal to 13⁰. Determine the following: 1. Find the radius of the spiral curve. 2. Offset distance from the tangent in the first quarter point of the spiral 3. Deflection angle at the third quarter-point from the tangent to the spiral at T.S in radian form (just type the number. Do not put degree units/symbol) 4. Length of throw of the spiral 5. Long Tangent

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The short tangent of the spiral curve is 53.8m. The spiral angle at S.C is equal to 13⁰. Determine the following:

1. Find the radius of the spiral curve.

2. Offset distance from the tangent in the first quarter point of the spiral

3. Deflection angle at the third quarter-point from the tangent to the spiral at T.S in radian form (just type the number. Do not put degree units/symbol)

4. Length of throw of the spiral

5. Long Tangent

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