Cant in Transition Curves Surveying Formulas

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. And is denoted by h. Cant is usually measured using the Centimeter for Length. Note that the value of Cant is always negative.

Formulas to find Cant in Transition Curves Surveying

fxRailway CantGo

fxCant given Width of PavementGo

Transition Curves Surveying formulas that make use of Cant

fxGauge Width of Track given CantGo

fxRadius of Curve given Cant for RoadGo

fxPavement Width given CantGo

List of variables in Transition Curves Surveying formulas

fx Railway Gauge Go

fx Vehicle Velocity Go

fx Radius of Curve Go

fx Pavement Width Go

fx Acceleration due to Gravity Go

FAQ

What is the 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. Cant is usually measured using the Centimeter for Length. Note that the value of Cant is always negative.

Can the Cant be negative?

Yes, the Cant, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Cant?

Cant is usually measured using the Centimeter[cm] for Length. Meter[cm], Millimeter[cm], Kilometer[cm] are the few other units in which Cant can be measured.

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