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Shift of Curve Formula

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Shift is the distance by which the curve moves in order to accommodate the shape of transition curve. Check FAQs

S = \frac{{L a}^{2}}{24 \cdot R Curve}

S - Shift?L_a - Transition Curve Length?R_Curve - Curve Radius?

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4.3802 = \frac{145^{2}}{24 \cdot 200}

4.3802m = \frac{{145m}^{2}}{24 \cdot 200m}

4.3802 = \frac{145^{2}}{24 \cdot 200}

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

S = \frac{{L a}^{2}}{24 \cdot R Curve}

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

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S = \frac{{145m}^{2}}{24 \cdot 200m}

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

S = \frac{145^{2}}{24 \cdot 200}

Next Step Evaluate

∴

S = 4.38020833333333m

LAST Step Rounding Answer

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S = 4.3802m

Shift of Curve Formula Elements

Variables

Shift

Shift is the distance by which the curve moves in order to accommodate the shape of transition curve.

Symbol: S

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Shift

Transition Curve Length

Transition Curve Length should be such that full super elevation is attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate.

Symbol: L_a

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Transition Curve Length

Curve Radius

Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.

Symbol: R_Curve

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Curve Radius

Other formulas in Length of Transition Curve category

Go Length of Transition Curve given Time Rate

L a = G \cdot \frac{V^{3}}{x \cdot g \cdot R Curve}

Go Time Rate given Length of Transition Curve

x = G \cdot \frac{V^{3}}{L a \cdot g \cdot R Curve}

Go Rate of Change of Radial Acceleration

α = (\frac{V^{2}}{R Curve \cdot t})

Go Time Taken given Radial Acceleration

t = (\frac{V^{2}}{R Curve \cdot α})

How to Evaluate Shift of Curve?

Shift of Curve evaluator uses Shift = Transition Curve Length^2/(24*Curve Radius) to evaluate the Shift, The Shift of Curve formula is defined as the distance by which the curve shifts or moves to accommodate the shape of the transition curve. If the transition curve is a cubic parabola, then the shift is calculated by the above equation. Shift is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Shift of Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shift of Curve, enter Transition Curve Length (L_a) & Curve Radius (R_Curve) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shift of Curve

What is the formula to find Shift of Curve?

The formula of Shift of Curve is expressed as Shift = Transition Curve Length^2/(24*Curve Radius). Here is an example- 4.380208 = 145^2/(24*200).

How to calculate Shift of Curve?

With Transition Curve Length (L_a) & Curve Radius (R_Curve) we can find Shift of Curve using the formula - Shift = Transition Curve Length^2/(24*Curve Radius).

Can the Shift of Curve be negative?

Yes, the Shift of Curve, measured in Length can be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Shift of Curve?

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

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