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Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration. Check FAQs
RCurve=LCurveΔ
RCurve - Curve Radius?LCurve - Length of Curve?Δ - Deflection Angle?

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132.221Edit=150Edit65Edit
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Radius of Curve given Length Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Radius of Curve given Length?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
RCurve=LCurveΔ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RCurve=150m65°
Next Step Convert Units
RCurve=150m1.1345rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RCurve=1501.1345
Next Step Evaluate
RCurve=132.2210296456m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RCurve=132.221m

Radius of Curve given Length Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Length of Curve
Length of curve is defined as the arc length in a parabolic curves.
Symbol: LCurve
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.

Other Formulas to find Curve Radius

​Go Radius of Curve given Tangent
RCurve=Ttan(Δ2)
​Go Radius of Curve given Long Chord
RCurve=C2sin(Δ2)
​Go Radius given Apex Distance
RCurve=Ladsec(Δ2)-1

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 of Curve given Length?

Radius of Curve given Length evaluator uses Curve Radius = Length of Curve/Deflection Angle to evaluate the Curve Radius, The Radius of Curve given Length formula is defined as the radius or radii of the curve which is as same as the radius of the circle which can be made. Curve Radius is denoted by RCurve symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Curve given Length using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Curve given Length, enter Length of Curve (LCurve) & Deflection Angle (Δ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Curve given Length

What is the formula to find Radius of Curve given Length?
The formula of Radius of Curve given Length is expressed as Curve Radius = Length of Curve/Deflection Angle. Here is an example- 132.221 = 150/1.1344640137961.
How to calculate Radius of Curve given Length?
With Length of Curve (LCurve) & Deflection Angle (Δ) we can find Radius of Curve given Length using the formula - Curve Radius = Length of Curve/Deflection Angle.
What are the other ways to Calculate Curve Radius?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Curve Radius-
  • Curve Radius=Tangent Length/tan(Deflection Angle/2)OpenImg
  • Curve Radius=Length of Long Chord/(2*sin(Deflection Angle/2))OpenImg
  • Curve Radius=Apex Distance/(sec(Deflection Angle/2)-1)OpenImg
Can the Radius of Curve given Length be negative?
No, the Radius of Curve given Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Curve given Length?
Radius of Curve given Length is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of Curve given Length can be measured.
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