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Cant of a railway track or camber of a road (also referred to as super elevation, cross slope or cross fall) is the rate of change in elevation (height) between the two rails or edges. Check FAQs
h=BV2Rg
h - Cant?B - Pavement Width?V - Vehicle Velocity?R - Radius of Curve?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?

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90.1224Edit=6.9Edit80Edit250Edit9.8Edit
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Cant given Width of Pavement Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Cant given Width of Pavement?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
h=BV2Rg
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h=6.9m80km/h250m9.8m/s²
Next Step Convert Units
h=690cm80km/h25000cm9.8m/s²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h=69080250009.8
Next Step Evaluate
h=0.901224489795918m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
h=90.1224489795918cm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
h=90.1224cm

Cant given Width of Pavement Formula Elements

Variables
Cant
Cant of a railway track or camber of a road (also referred to as super elevation, cross slope or cross fall) is the rate of change in elevation (height) between the two rails or edges.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Pavement Width
Pavement width is the breadth of the highway pavement.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vehicle Velocity
Vehicle Velocity can be described as the amount of distance vehicle travelled in a perticular time.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Curve
Radius of Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Cant

​Go Railway Cant
h=GV21.27R

Other formulas in Superelevation category

​Go Gauge Width of Track given Cant
G=h1.27RV2
​Go Radius of Curve given Cant for Road
R=BV2hg
​Go Pavement Width given Cant
B=hRgV2

How to Evaluate Cant given Width of Pavement?

Cant given Width of Pavement evaluator uses Cant = Pavement Width*Vehicle Velocity^2/(Radius of Curve*Acceleration due to Gravity) to evaluate the Cant, The Cant given Width of Pavement formula is defined as superelevation, cross slope or cross fall, rate of change in elevation (height) between two rails or edges. Cant is denoted by h symbol.

How to evaluate Cant given Width of Pavement using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cant given Width of Pavement, enter Pavement Width (B), Vehicle Velocity (V), Radius of Curve (R) & Acceleration due to Gravity (g) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cant given Width of Pavement

What is the formula to find Cant given Width of Pavement?
The formula of Cant given Width of Pavement is expressed as Cant = Pavement Width*Vehicle Velocity^2/(Radius of Curve*Acceleration due to Gravity). Here is an example- 9012.245 = 6.9*22.2222222222222^2/(50*9.8).
How to calculate Cant given Width of Pavement?
With Pavement Width (B), Vehicle Velocity (V), Radius of Curve (R) & Acceleration due to Gravity (g) we can find Cant given Width of Pavement using the formula - Cant = Pavement Width*Vehicle Velocity^2/(Radius of Curve*Acceleration due to Gravity).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cant?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cant-
  • Cant=Railway Gauge*Vehicle Velocity^2/(1.27*Radius of Curve)OpenImg
Can the Cant given Width of Pavement be negative?
Yes, the Cant given Width of Pavement, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cant given Width of Pavement?
Cant given Width of Pavement is usually measured using the Centimeter[cm] for Length. Meter[cm], Millimeter[cm], Kilometer[cm] are the few other units in which Cant given Width of Pavement can be measured.
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