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Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation Formula

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Transition Curve Length for Superelevation should be such that full super elevation is attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate. Check FAQs

L e = (\frac{e \cdot N Rate}{2}) \cdot (W + W ex)

L_e - Transition Curve Length for Superelevation?e - Rate of Superelevation?N_Rate - Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation?W - Normal Pavement Width?W_ex - Extra Widening of Pavement?

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562.1245 = (\frac{0.07 \cdot 150.1}{2}) \cdot (7 + 100)

562.1245m = (\frac{0.07 \cdot 150.1}{2}) \cdot (7m + 100m)

562.1245 = (\frac{0.07 \cdot 150.1}{2}) \cdot (7 + 100)

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

L e = (\frac{e \cdot N Rate}{2}) \cdot (W + W ex)

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

L e = (\frac{0.07 \cdot 150.1}{2}) \cdot (7m + 100m)

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

L e = (\frac{0.07 \cdot 150.1}{2}) \cdot (7 + 100)

LAST Step Evaluate

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L e = 562.1245m

Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation Formula Elements

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Transition Curve Length for Superelevation

Transition Curve Length for Superelevation should be such that full super elevation is attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate.

Symbol: L_e

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Transition Curve Length for Superelevation

Rate of Superelevation

Rate of Superelevation is degree of banking imposed on a horizontal curve to safely counterbalance the centrifugal force of a vehicle on the curve.

Symbol: e

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Rate of Superelevation

Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation

Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation is introduced in the length of the transition curve which is 1 in N.

Symbol: N_Rate

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation

Normal Pavement Width

Normal Pavement Width is the actual paved surface measured between faces of curbs of streets or from edge to edge of alley road surface.

Symbol: W

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Normal Pavement Width

Extra Widening of Pavement

Extra Widening of Pavement is the extra width of carriageway that is required on a curved section of a road over and above that is required on a straight alignment.

Symbol: W_ex

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value should be between 50 to 300.

Formulas to find Extra Widening of Pavement

Other formulas in Transition Curve category

Go Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of change of Centrifugal Acceleration

L s = \frac{{v 1}^{3}}{C \cdot R t}

Go Radius of Circular Curve given Length of Transition Curve

R t = \frac{{v 1}^{3}}{C \cdot L s}

Go Length of Transition Curve if Pavement is Rotated about Inner Edge

L t = e \cdot N Rate \cdot (W + W ex)

Go Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Plain and Rrolling Terrain

L Terrain = \frac{2.7 \cdot {(v 1)}^{2}}{R t}

How to Evaluate Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation?

Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation evaluator uses Transition Curve Length for Superelevation = ((Rate of Superelevation*Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation)/2)*(Normal Pavement Width+Extra Widening of Pavement) to evaluate the Transition Curve Length for Superelevation, The Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation is defined as product of rate of change of superelevation to the total width of pavement i.e. (W+We). Transition Curve Length for Superelevation is denoted by L_e symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation, enter Rate of Superelevation (e), Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation (N_Rate), Normal Pavement Width (W) & Extra Widening of Pavement (W_ex) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation

What is the formula to find Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation?

The formula of Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation is expressed as Transition Curve Length for Superelevation = ((Rate of Superelevation*Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation)/2)*(Normal Pavement Width+Extra Widening of Pavement). Here is an example- 562.1245 = ((0.07*150.1)/2)*(7+100).

How to calculate Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation?

With Rate of Superelevation (e), Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation (N_Rate), Normal Pavement Width (W) & Extra Widening of Pavement (W_ex) we can find Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation using the formula - Transition Curve Length for Superelevation = ((Rate of Superelevation*Allowable Rate of Change of Superelevation)/2)*(Normal Pavement Width+Extra Widening of Pavement).

Can the Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation be negative?

No, the Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation, measured in Length cannot be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation?

Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Transition Curve according to Rate of Introduction of Superelevation can be measured.

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