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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=50sin(12)(D)
Rc - Radius of Circular Curve?D - Degree of Curve?

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99.591Edit=50sin(12)(60Edit)
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Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rc=50sin(12)(D)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rc=50sin(12)(60°)
Next Step Convert Units
Rc=50sin(12)(1.0472rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rc=50sin(12)(1.0472)
Next Step Evaluate
Rc=99.5910294361591m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rc=99.591m

Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve Formula Elements

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Functions
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.
Degree of Curve
Degree of Curve can be described as the angle of the road curve.
Symbol: D
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Radius of Circular Curve

​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)
​Go Radius of Curve using External Distance
Rc=E(sec(12)(I(180π)))-1

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 using Degree of Curve?

Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve evaluator uses Radius of Circular Curve = 50/(sin(1/2)*(Degree of Curve)) to evaluate the Radius of Circular Curve, The Radius of curve using degree of curve (exact for chord definition) can be defined as the central angle to the ends of an arc or chord of agreed length. Radius of Circular Curve is denoted by Rc symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve, enter Degree of Curve (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve

What is the formula to find Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve?
The formula of Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve is expressed as Radius of Circular Curve = 50/(sin(1/2)*(Degree of Curve)). Here is an example- 99.59103 = 50/(sin(1/2)*(1.0471975511964)).
How to calculate Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve?
With Degree of Curve (D) we can find Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve using the formula - Radius of Circular Curve = 50/(sin(1/2)*(Degree of Curve)). This formula also uses Sine (sin) function(s).
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=5729.578/(Degree of Curve*(180/pi))OpenImg
  • Radius of Circular Curve=50/(sin(1/2)*(Degree of Curve))OpenImg
  • Radius of Circular Curve=Tangent Distance/(sin(1/2)*(Central Angle of Curve))OpenImg
Can the Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve be negative?
No, the Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve?
Radius of Curve using Degree of Curve 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 using Degree of Curve can be measured.
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