Problem Set No.1:

Horizontal Curve Geometry

ESRM 468

Forest Operations


 

 

Problem 1

 

If DELTA = 30°12' and D = '2°48', find T and L.

 

 


Problem 2

If the radius of a curve is 4,000 ft, calculate the deflection angle
for a 40-ft arc

 

 


Problem 3

What is the middle ordinate M for an arc of 100 ft, which sub-tends a central angle of 8°00' ?

 

 


Problem 4

Given DELTA = 24°20', R = 5,000 ft. Locate the PC and PT,
if PI = Sta. 36 + 42.32.

References: 2. Horizontal Curves 

 

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