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Transition Curve Length should be such that full super elevation is attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate. Check FAQs
La=GV3xgRCurve
La - Transition Curve Length?G - Railway Gauge?V - Vehicle Velocity?x - Super Elevation Time Rate?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?RCurve - Curve Radius?

Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate Example

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108.8435Edit=0.9Edit80Edit360Edit9.8Edit200Edit
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Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
La=GV3xgRCurve
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
La=0.9m80km/h360cm/s9.8m/s²200m
Next Step Convert Units
La=0.9m80km/h32.16km/h9.8m/s²200m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
La=0.98032.169.8200
Next Step Evaluate
La=108.843537414966m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
La=108.8435m

Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate Formula Elements

Variables
Transition Curve Length
Transition Curve Length should be such that full super elevation is attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate.
Symbol: La
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Railway Gauge
Railway Gauge is taken as the distance between the two rails and is represented by a gauge.
Symbol: G
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vehicle Velocity
Vehicle Velocity can be described as the amount of distance vehicle travelled in a perticular time.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Super Elevation Time Rate
Super elevation Time Rate is the rate of time needed for the application of super elevation.
Symbol: x
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.

Other Formulas to find Transition Curve Length

​Go Length given Angle of Super Elevation
La=(gtan(θe))1.5RCurveα
​Go Length when Comfort Condition Holds Good for Railways
La=4.52RCurve
​Go Length when Comfort Condition Holds Good for Highways
La=12.80RCurve
​Go Length of Transition Curve given Shift
La=S24RCurve

Other formulas in Length of Transition Curve category

​Go Time Rate given Length of Transition Curve
x=GV3LagRCurve
​Go Rate of Change of Radial Acceleration
α=(V2RCurvet)
​Go Time Taken given Radial Acceleration
t=(V2RCurveα)
​Go Shift of Curve
S=La224RCurve

How to Evaluate Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate?

Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate evaluator uses Transition Curve Length = Railway Gauge*Vehicle Velocity^3/(Super Elevation Time Rate*Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius) to evaluate the Transition Curve Length, The Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate formula is defined as full superelevation attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate. Transition Curve Length is denoted by La symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate, enter Railway Gauge (G), Vehicle Velocity (V), Super Elevation Time Rate (x), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Curve Radius (RCurve) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate

What is the formula to find Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate?
The formula of Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate is expressed as Transition Curve Length = Railway Gauge*Vehicle Velocity^3/(Super Elevation Time Rate*Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius). Here is an example- 145.1247 = 0.9*22.2222222222222^3/(0.6*9.8*200).
How to calculate Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate?
With Railway Gauge (G), Vehicle Velocity (V), Super Elevation Time Rate (x), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Curve Radius (RCurve) we can find Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate using the formula - Transition Curve Length = Railway Gauge*Vehicle Velocity^3/(Super Elevation Time Rate*Acceleration due to Gravity*Curve Radius).
What are the other ways to Calculate Transition Curve Length?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Transition Curve Length-
  • Transition Curve Length=(Acceleration due to Gravity*tan(Super Elevation Angle))^1.5*sqrt(Curve Radius)/Rate of Radial AccelerationOpenImg
  • Transition Curve Length=4.52*sqrt(Curve Radius)OpenImg
  • Transition Curve Length=12.80*sqrt(Curve Radius)OpenImg
Can the Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate be negative?
Yes, the Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate?
Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate 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 given Time Rate can be measured.
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