Curve Radius in Transition Curves Surveying Formulas

Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration. And is denoted by R_Curve. Curve Radius is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Curve Radius is always positive.

Formulas to find Curve Radius in Transition Curves Surveying

fxRadius of Curve given Centrifugal ForceGo

Transition Curves Surveying formulas that make use of Curve Radius

fxCentrifugal Force Acting on VehicleGo

fxSpeed of Vehicle given Centrifugal ForceGo

fxCentrifugal RatioGo

fxDesign Speed of HighwayGo

fxDesign Speed of RailwayGo

fxLength of Transition Curve given Time RateGo

fxTime Rate given Length of Transition CurveGo

fxRate of Change of Radial AccelerationGo

fxTime Taken given Radial AccelerationGo

fxLength given Angle of Super ElevationGo

fxLength when Comfort Condition Holds Good for RailwaysGo

fxLength when Comfort Condition Holds Good for HighwaysGo

fxShift of CurveGo

fxLength of Transition Curve given ShiftGo

List of variables in Transition Curves Surveying formulas

fx Weight of Vehicle Go

fx Vehicle Velocity Go

fx Acceleration due to Gravity Go

fx Centrifugal Force Go

FAQ

What is the Curve Radius?

Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration. Curve Radius is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Curve Radius is always positive.

Can the Curve Radius be negative?

No, the Curve Radius, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Curve Radius?

Curve Radius is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Curve Radius can be measured.

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