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Length of curve is defined as the arc length in a parabolic curves. Check FAQs
Lc=a2Rc
Lc - Length of Curve?a - Tangent Offset?Rc - Radius of Circular Curve?

Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length Example

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139.6424Edit=75Edit2130Edit
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Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lc=a2Rc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lc=75m2130m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lc=752130
Next Step Evaluate
Lc=139.642400437689m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lc=139.6424m

Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length Formula Elements

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Functions
Length of Curve
Length of curve is defined as the arc length in a parabolic curves.
Symbol: Lc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tangent Offset
Tangent offset can be described as the offsets to circular curve.
Symbol: a
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.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Length of Curve

​Go Exact Length of Curve
Lc=100ID
​Go Length of Curve given Central Angle for portion of Curve
Lc=d100D
​Go Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Central Angle for Portion of Curve
Lc=100dD
​Go Length of Curve or Chord determined by Central Angle given Chord Offset for Chord of Length
Lc=bRc

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 Central Angle of Curve for given Tangent Distance
I=(Tsin(12)Rc)

How to Evaluate Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length?

Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length evaluator uses Length of Curve = sqrt(Tangent Offset*2*Radius of Circular Curve) to evaluate the Length of Curve, Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length can be defined as length of arch in chord by central angle. Length of Curve is denoted by Lc symbol.

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

FAQs on Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length

What is the formula to find Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length?
The formula of Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length is expressed as Length of Curve = sqrt(Tangent Offset*2*Radius of Circular Curve). Here is an example- 139.6424 = sqrt(75*2*130).
How to calculate Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length?
With Tangent Offset (a) & Radius of Circular Curve (Rc) we can find Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length using the formula - Length of Curve = sqrt(Tangent Offset*2*Radius of Circular Curve). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Curve?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Curve-
  • Length of Curve=(100*Central Angle of Curve)/Degree of CurveOpenImg
  • Length of Curve=(Central Angle for Portion of Curve*100)/Degree of CurveOpenImg
  • Length of Curve=(100*Central Angle for Portion of Curve)/Degree of CurveOpenImg
Can the Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length be negative?
No, the Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length?
Length of Curve or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length 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 or Chord by Central Angle given Tangent Offset for Chord of Length can be measured.
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