Shift in Transportation System Formulas

Shift is the distance by which the curve moves in order to accommodate the shape of transition curve. And is denoted by s. Shift is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Shift is always positive.

Formulas to find Shift in Transportation System

fxShift given Length of Transition CurveGo

Transportation System formulas that make use of Shift

fxAngle Subtended by Radius of Curve for Single Lane RoadGo

List of variables in Transportation System formulas

fx Length of Transition Curve Go

fx Radius of Curve Go

FAQ

What is the Shift?

Shift is the distance by which the curve moves in order to accommodate the shape of transition curve. Shift is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Shift is always positive.

Can the Shift be negative?

No, the Shift, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Shift?

Shift is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Shift can be measured.

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