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Central angle of curve can be described as the deflection angle between tangents at point of intersection of tangents. Check FAQs
I=(C2Rcsin(12))
I - Central Angle of Curve?C - Length of long Chord?Rc - Radius of Circular Curve?

Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord Example

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Here is how the Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord equation looks like.

46.4247Edit=(101Edit2130Editsin(12))
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Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
I=(C2Rcsin(12))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
I=(101m2130msin(12))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
I=(1012130sin(12))
Next Step Evaluate
I=0.810264592062624rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
I=46.4247414140864°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
I=46.4247°

Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord Formula Elements

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Functions
Central Angle of Curve
Central angle of curve can be described as the deflection angle between tangents at point of intersection of tangents.
Symbol: I
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of long Chord
Length of long chord can be described as the distance from point of curvature to point of tangency.
Symbol: C
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Circular Curve
Radius of Circular Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: Rc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Central Angle of Curve

​Go Central Angle of Curve for given Tangent Distance
I=(Tsin(12)Rc)
​Go Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Curve
I=LcD100

Other formulas in Circular Curves on Highways and Roads category

​Go Exact Tangent Distance
T=Rctan(12)I
​Go Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve
D=(5729.578Rc)(π180)
​Go Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve
Rc=50sin(12)(D)
​Go External Distance
E=Rc((sec(12)I(180π))-1)

How to Evaluate Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord?

Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord evaluator uses Central Angle of Curve = (Length of long Chord/(2*Radius of Circular Curve*sin(1/2))) to evaluate the Central Angle of Curve, Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord can be defined as the deflection angle between tangents at the point of intersection of tangents. Central Angle of Curve is denoted by I symbol.

How to evaluate Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord, enter Length of long Chord (C) & Radius of Circular Curve (Rc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord

What is the formula to find Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord?
The formula of Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord is expressed as Central Angle of Curve = (Length of long Chord/(2*Radius of Circular Curve*sin(1/2))). Here is an example- 2659.942 = (101/(2*130*sin(1/2))).
How to calculate Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord?
With Length of long Chord (C) & Radius of Circular Curve (Rc) we can find Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord using the formula - Central Angle of Curve = (Length of long Chord/(2*Radius of Circular Curve*sin(1/2))). This formula also uses Sine (sin) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Central Angle of Curve?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Central Angle of Curve-
  • Central Angle of Curve=(Tangent Distance/(sin(1/2)*Radius of Circular Curve))OpenImg
  • Central Angle of Curve=(Length of Curve*Degree of Curve)/100OpenImg
Can the Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord be negative?
Yes, the Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord?
Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Central Angle of Curve for given Length of Long Chord can be measured.
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