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Degree of Curve can be described as the angle of the road curve. Check FAQs
D=(5729.578Rc)(π180)
D - Degree of Curve?Rc - Radius of Circular Curve?π - Archimedes' constant?

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44.0737Edit=(5729.578130Edit)(3.1416180)
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Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
D=(5729.578Rc)(π180)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
D=(5729.578130m)(π180)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
D=(5729.578130m)(3.1416180)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
D=(5729.578130)(3.1416180)
Next Step Evaluate
D=0.769230775767936rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
D=44.0736769230852°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
D=44.0737°

Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Degree of Curve
Degree of Curve can be described as the angle of the road curve.
Symbol: D
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
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.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Degree of Curve

​Go Degree of Curve for given Length of Curve
D=100ILc
​Go Degree of Curve when Central Angle for Portion of Curve
D=100dLc

Other formulas in Circular Curves on Highways and Roads category

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

How to Evaluate Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve?

Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve evaluator uses Degree of Curve = (5729.578/Radius of Circular Curve)*(pi/180) to evaluate the Degree of Curve, Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve (exact for arc definition, approximate for chord definition) can be defined as a measure of the curvature of a circular arc. Degree of Curve is denoted by D symbol.

How to evaluate Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve, enter Radius of Circular Curve (Rc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve

What is the formula to find Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve?
The formula of Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve is expressed as Degree of Curve = (5729.578/Radius of Circular Curve)*(pi/180). Here is an example- 2525.236 = (5729.578/130)*(pi/180).
How to calculate Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve?
With Radius of Circular Curve (Rc) we can find Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve using the formula - Degree of Curve = (5729.578/Radius of Circular Curve)*(pi/180). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Degree of Curve?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Degree of Curve-
  • Degree of Curve=(100*Central Angle of Curve)/Length of CurveOpenImg
  • Degree of Curve=(100*Central Angle for Portion of Curve)/Length of CurveOpenImg
Can the Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve be negative?
Yes, the Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve?
Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve can be measured.
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