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What is the minimum radius of a horizontal curve required for a highway

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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