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Length of curve is defined as the arc length in a parabolic curves. Check FAQs
LCurve=RCurveΔ
LCurve - Length of Curve?RCurve - Curve Radius?Δ - Deflection Angle?

Length of Curve Example

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226.8928Edit=200Edit65Edit
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Length of Curve Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Length of Curve?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
LCurve=RCurveΔ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LCurve=200m65°
Next Step Convert Units
LCurve=200m1.1345rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LCurve=2001.1345
Next Step Evaluate
LCurve=226.89280275922m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
LCurve=226.8928m

Length of Curve Formula Elements

Variables
Length of Curve
Length of curve is defined as the arc length in a parabolic curves.
Symbol: LCurve
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Curve Radius
Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: RCurve
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Deflection Angle
Deflection Angle is the angle between the first sub chord of curve and the deflected line with equal measurement of first sub chord from tangent point.
Symbol: Δ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between 0 to 360.

Other Formulas to find Length of Curve

​Go Length of Curve if 30m Chord Definition
LCurve=30ΔD(180π)
​Go Length of Curve if 20m Chord Definition
LCurve=20ΔD(180π)

Other formulas in Simple Circular Curve category

​Go Radius of Curve given Length
RCurve=LCurveΔ
​Go Deflection Angle given Length of Curve
Δ=LCurveRCurve
​Go Tangent Length
T=RCurvetan(Δ2)
​Go Radius of Curve given Tangent
RCurve=Ttan(Δ2)

How to Evaluate Length of Curve?

Length of Curve evaluator uses Length of Curve = Curve Radius*Deflection Angle to evaluate the Length of Curve, The Length of Curve formula is defined as the designated using either the angle subtended or using the radius of the curve. A simple circular curve may, however, either be designated by radius (in feet, meters or chains) or by a degree of the curve. Length of Curve is denoted by LCurve symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Curve, enter Curve Radius (RCurve) & Deflection Angle (Δ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Curve

What is the formula to find Length of Curve?
The formula of Length of Curve is expressed as Length of Curve = Curve Radius*Deflection Angle. Here is an example- 226.8928 = 200*1.1344640137961.
How to calculate Length of Curve?
With Curve Radius (RCurve) & Deflection Angle (Δ) we can find Length of Curve using the formula - Length of Curve = Curve Radius*Deflection Angle.
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Curve?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Curve-
  • Length of Curve=30*Deflection Angle/Angle for Arc*(180/pi)OpenImg
  • Length of Curve=20*Deflection Angle/Angle for Arc*(180/pi)OpenImg
Can the Length of Curve be negative?
No, the Length of Curve, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Curve?
Length of Curve is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Curve can be measured.
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