Use the simplified version of the basic curve equation to calculate the minimum radius (ft) for a horizontal curve given a design speed of 60 mph, a maximum superelevation of 6.0% and a maximum friction factor of 0.12
Use the simplified version of the basic curve equation to calculate the minimum radius (ft) for a horizontal curve given a design speed of 60 mph, a maximum superelevation of 6.0% and a maximum friction factor of 0.12
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Use the simplified version of the basic curve equation to calculate the minimum radius (ft) for a horizontal curve given a design speed of 60 mph, a maximum superelevation of 6.0% and a maximum friction factor of 0.12.
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Given data :
Design speed(V) =60 mph
Super elevation (emax) =6%
Friction (fmax) = 0.12
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