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Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration. Check FAQs
RCurve=Ladsec(Δ2)-1
RCurve - Curve Radius?Lad - Apex Distance?Δ - Deflection Angle?

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118.4776Edit=22Editsec(65Edit2)-1
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Radius given Apex Distance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Radius given Apex Distance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
RCurve=Ladsec(Δ2)-1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RCurve=22msec(65°2)-1
Next Step Convert Units
RCurve=22msec(1.1345rad2)-1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RCurve=22sec(1.13452)-1
Next Step Evaluate
RCurve=118.477639386944m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RCurve=118.4776m

Radius given Apex Distance Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
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.
Apex Distance
Apex Distance is the distance from the point of intersection to the apex of the curve.
Symbol: Lad
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Deflection Angle
Deflection Angle is the angle between the first sub chord of curve and the deflected line with equal measurement of first sub chord from tangent point.
Symbol: Δ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between 0 to 360.
sec
Secant is a trigonometric function that is defined ratio of the hypotenuse to the shorter side adjacent to an acute angle (in a right-angled triangle); the reciprocal of a cosine.
Syntax: sec(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Curve Radius

​Go Radius of Curve given Length
RCurve=LCurveΔ
​Go Radius of Curve given Tangent
RCurve=Ttan(Δ2)
​Go Radius of Curve given Long Chord
RCurve=C2sin(Δ2)

Other formulas in Simple Circular Curve category

​Go Length of Curve
LCurve=RCurveΔ
​Go Deflection Angle given Length of Curve
Δ=LCurveRCurve
​Go Length of Curve if 30m Chord Definition
LCurve=30ΔD(180π)
​Go Length of Curve if 20m Chord Definition
LCurve=20ΔD(180π)

How to Evaluate Radius given Apex Distance?

Radius given Apex Distance evaluator uses Curve Radius = Apex Distance/(sec(Deflection Angle/2)-1) to evaluate the Curve Radius, The Radius given Apex Distance formula is defined as it determines the “sharpness” or “flatness” of the curve, larger radius, “flatter” curve. Curve Radius is denoted by RCurve symbol.

How to evaluate Radius given Apex Distance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius given Apex Distance, enter Apex Distance (Lad) & Deflection Angle (Δ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius given Apex Distance

What is the formula to find Radius given Apex Distance?
The formula of Radius given Apex Distance is expressed as Curve Radius = Apex Distance/(sec(Deflection Angle/2)-1). Here is an example- 118.4776 = 22/(sec(1.1344640137961/2)-1).
How to calculate Radius given Apex Distance?
With Apex Distance (Lad) & Deflection Angle (Δ) we can find Radius given Apex Distance using the formula - Curve Radius = Apex Distance/(sec(Deflection Angle/2)-1). This formula also uses Secant (sec) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Curve Radius?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Curve Radius-
  • Curve Radius=Length of Curve/Deflection AngleOpenImg
  • Curve Radius=Tangent Length/tan(Deflection Angle/2)OpenImg
  • Curve Radius=Length of Long Chord/(2*sin(Deflection Angle/2))OpenImg
Can the Radius given Apex Distance be negative?
No, the Radius given Apex Distance, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius given Apex Distance?
Radius given Apex Distance is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius given Apex Distance can be measured.
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