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Route Surveying and Curves - Theory & Concepts - Route Surveying Curves

Fundamentals of horizontal curves, components, and mathematical relationships.

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Simple Horizontal Curve Simulator

Adjust curve parameters to visualize tangent, length, and mid-ordinate changes.

Radius (RR) (m)200
Intersection Angle (II) (°)60.0

Results

T=Rtan⁡(I/2)=115.47 mT = R \tan(I/2) = 115.47 \text{ m}
L=R⋅Irad=209.44 mL = R \cdot I_{rad} = 209.44 \text{ m}
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