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Radius of Circular Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration. Check FAQs
Rc=Lc22a
Rc - Radius of Circular Curve?Lc - Length of Curve?a - Tangent Offset?

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130.6667Edit=140Edit2275Edit
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Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rc=Lc22a
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rc=140m2275m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rc=1402275
Next Step Evaluate
Rc=130.666666666667m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rc=130.6667m

Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length Formula Elements

Variables
Radius of Circular Curve
Radius of Circular Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: Rc
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: Lc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tangent Offset
Tangent offset can be described as the offsets to circular curve.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Radius of Circular Curve

​Go Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve
Rc=50sin(12)(D)
​Go Radius of Curve
Rc=5729.578D(180π)
​Go Radius of Curve Exact for Chord
Rc=50sin(12)(D)
​Go Radius of Curve using Tangent Distance
Rc=Tsin(12)(I)

Other formulas in Circular Curves on Highways and Roads category

​Go Exact Tangent Distance
T=Rctan(12)I
​Go Degree of Curve for given Radius of Curve
D=(5729.578Rc)(π180)
​Go Central Angle of Curve for given Tangent Distance
I=(Tsin(12)Rc)
​Go External Distance
E=Rc((sec(12)I(180π))-1)

How to Evaluate Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length?

Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length evaluator uses Radius of Circular Curve = Length of Curve^2/(2*Tangent Offset) to evaluate the Radius of Circular Curve, The Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length can be defined as the the absolute value of the reciprocal of the curvature at a point on a curve. Radius of Circular Curve is denoted by Rc symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length, enter Length of Curve (Lc) & Tangent Offset (a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length

What is the formula to find Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length?
The formula of Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length is expressed as Radius of Circular Curve = Length of Curve^2/(2*Tangent Offset). Here is an example- 130.6667 = 140^2/(2*75).
How to calculate Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length?
With Length of Curve (Lc) & Tangent Offset (a) we can find Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length using the formula - Radius of Circular Curve = Length of Curve^2/(2*Tangent Offset).
What are the other ways to Calculate Radius of Circular Curve?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Radius of Circular Curve-
  • Radius of Circular Curve=50/(sin(1/2)*(Degree of Curve))OpenImg
  • Radius of Circular Curve=5729.578/(Degree of Curve*(180/pi))OpenImg
  • Radius of Circular Curve=50/(sin(1/2)*(Degree of Curve))OpenImg
Can the Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length be negative?
No, the Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of Length?
Radius of Curve given Tangent offset for Chord of 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 Tangent offset for Chord of Length can be measured.
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