Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation Formula

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Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation is the total length of transition curve for turning which is calculated using rate of change of super elevation. Check FAQs
LSE=0.073eVmaxVMax100
LSE - Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation?eVmax - Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed?VMax - Maximum Speed of Train on Curve?

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74.46Edit=0.07312Edit85Edit100
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Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
LSE=0.073eVmaxVMax100
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LSE=0.07312cm85km/h100
Next Step Convert Units
LSE=0.0730.12m85km/h100
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LSE=0.0730.1285100
LAST Step Evaluate
LSE=74.46m

Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation Formula Elements

Variables
Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation
Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation is the total length of transition curve for turning which is calculated using rate of change of super elevation.
Symbol: LSE
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed
Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed is the difference between the height of the outer rail and the inner rail on a curve.
Symbol: eVmax
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Speed of Train on Curve
Maximum Speed of Train on Curve is the maximum permissible speed designed for the train to move on the curve.
Symbol: VMax
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Transition Curve category

​Go Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for BG or MG
Vbg/mg=4.40.278(Rt-70)0.5
​Go Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for NG
Vng=3.650.278(Rt-6)0.5
​Go Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG
Rt=(Vbg/mg4.4)2+70
​Go Radius of Transition Curve for NG
Rt=(Vng3.65)2+6

How to Evaluate Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation?

Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation evaluator uses Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation = 0.073*Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed*Maximum Speed of Train on Curve*100 to evaluate the Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation, Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation is defined as the total length of transition curve for turning which is calculated using rate of change of super elevation. Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation is denoted by LSE symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation, enter Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed (eVmax) & Maximum Speed of Train on Curve (VMax) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation

What is the formula to find Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation?
The formula of Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation is expressed as Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation = 0.073*Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed*Maximum Speed of Train on Curve*100. Here is an example- 74.46 = 0.073*0.12*23.6111111111111*100.
How to calculate Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation?
With Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed (eVmax) & Maximum Speed of Train on Curve (VMax) we can find Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation using the formula - Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation = 0.073*Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed*Maximum Speed of Train on Curve*100.
Can the Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation be negative?
No, the Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation?
Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation 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 based on Rate of change of Super Elevation can be measured.
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