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Cant of a railway track or camber of a road (also referred to as super elevation, cross slope or cross fall) is the rate of change in elevation (height) between the two rails or edges. Check FAQs
h=GV21.27R
h - Cant?G - Railway Gauge?V - Vehicle Velocity?R - Radius of Curve?

Railway Cant Example

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Here is how the Railway Cant equation looks like.

90.7087Edit=0.9Edit80Edit21.2750Edit
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Railway Cant Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Railway Cant?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
h=GV21.27R
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h=0.9m80km/h21.2750m
Next Step Convert Units
h=90cm80km/h21.275000cm
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h=908021.275000
Next Step Evaluate
h=0.907086614173228m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
h=90.7086614173228cm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
h=90.7087cm

Railway Cant Formula Elements

Variables
Cant
Cant of a railway track or camber of a road (also referred to as super elevation, cross slope or cross fall) is the rate of change in elevation (height) between the two rails or edges.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Railway Gauge
Railway Gauge is taken as the distance between the two rails and is represented by a gauge.
Symbol: G
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vehicle Velocity
Vehicle Velocity can be described as the amount of distance vehicle travelled in a perticular time.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Curve
Radius of Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Cant

​Go Cant given Width of Pavement
h=BV2Rg

Other formulas in Superelevation category

​Go Gauge Width of Track given Cant
G=h1.27RV2
​Go Radius of Curve given Cant for Road
R=BV2hg
​Go Pavement Width given Cant
B=hRgV2

How to Evaluate Railway Cant?

Railway Cant evaluator uses Cant = Railway Gauge*Vehicle Velocity^2/(1.27*Radius of Curve) to evaluate the Cant, The Railway Cant, (also referred to as super elevation, cross slope or cross fall) is the rate of change in elevation (height) between the two rails or edges. The above equation is valid if the speed is in km/hr, width and radius are in meters and cant is in centimeters. Cant is denoted by h symbol.

How to evaluate Railway Cant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Railway Cant, enter Railway Gauge (G), Vehicle Velocity (V) & Radius of Curve (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Railway Cant

What is the formula to find Railway Cant?
The formula of Railway Cant is expressed as Cant = Railway Gauge*Vehicle Velocity^2/(1.27*Radius of Curve). Here is an example- 12094.49 = 0.9*22.2222222222222^2/(1.27*50).
How to calculate Railway Cant?
With Railway Gauge (G), Vehicle Velocity (V) & Radius of Curve (R) we can find Railway Cant using the formula - Cant = Railway Gauge*Vehicle Velocity^2/(1.27*Radius of Curve).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cant?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cant-
  • Cant=Pavement Width*Vehicle Velocity^2/(Radius of Curve*Acceleration due to Gravity)OpenImg
Can the Railway Cant be negative?
Yes, the Railway Cant, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Railway Cant?
Railway Cant is usually measured using the Centimeter[cm] for Length. Meter[cm], Millimeter[cm], Kilometer[cm] are the few other units in which Railway Cant can be measured.
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