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Length of Curve is the distance along the road where the alignment changes from upward to downward slope, creating a valley-shaped concave. Check FAQs
Ls=vt
Ls - Length of Curve?v - Design Speed?t - Time?

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Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ls=vt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ls=5m/s4s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ls=54
LAST Step Evaluate
Ls=20m

Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed Formula Elements

Variables
Length of Curve
Length of Curve is the distance along the road where the alignment changes from upward to downward slope, creating a valley-shaped concave.
Symbol: Ls
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Design Speed
Design speed refers to the intended or planned operating speed for a particular section of a roadway or railway.
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time
The time it takes for a vehicle or object to traverse the length of the valley curve while experiencing a specific rate of change of acceleration.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Length of Curve

​Go Length of Valley Curve
Ls=v3RCa
​Go Total Length of Valley Curve
Ls=2Nv3Ca

Other formulas in Design of Valley Curve category

​Go Rate of Change of Acceleration
Ca=v3LsR
​Go Radius of Curve given Length of Valley Curve
R=v3LsCa
​Go Design Speed given Length of Valley Curve
v=(LsRCa)13
​Go Time given Rate of Change of Acceleration
t=v2RCa

How to Evaluate Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed?

Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed evaluator uses Length of Curve = Design Speed*Time to evaluate the Length of Curve, Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed formula is defined as the product of Design Speed and Time. Length of Curve is denoted by Ls symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed, enter Design Speed (v) & Time (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed

What is the formula to find Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed?
The formula of Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed is expressed as Length of Curve = Design Speed*Time. Here is an example- 40 = 5*4.
How to calculate Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed?
With Design Speed (v) & Time (t) we can find Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed using the formula - Length of Curve = Design Speed*Time.
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Curve?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Curve-
  • Length of Curve=(Design Speed^3)/(Radius of Curve*Rate of Change of Acceleration)OpenImg
  • Length of Curve=2*sqrt((Deviation Angle*Design Speed^3)/Rate of Change of Acceleration)OpenImg
Can the Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed be negative?
No, the Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed?
Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Valley Curve given Time and Design Speed can be measured.
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