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Lecture and Problem

The document presents a problem set involving calculations related to reversed curves and spiral easement curves in highway design. It includes multiple problems requiring the determination of stationing, lengths, and offsets based on given parameters such as bearings, azimuths, and radii. Each problem provides multiple-choice answers for the solutions.

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Lecture and Problem

The document presents a problem set involving calculations related to reversed curves and spiral easement curves in highway design. It includes multiple problems requiring the determination of stationing, lengths, and offsets based on given parameters such as bearings, azimuths, and radii. Each problem provides multiple-choice answers for the solutions.

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PROBLEM SET

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1. The common tangent BC of a reversed curve is 280.5 m and has a bearing of S4731’E. AB is the tangent of
the first curve whose bearing is N7245’E. CD is a tangent of the second curve whose bearing is N3813’E.
A is at the PC while D is at the PT. The radius of the first curve is 180 m. The PI is at Sta 12+523.37. Find the
stationing of the PT. (M95 M 8)
a. a. 12+883.65 c. 12+889.54
b. b. 12+893.24 d. 12+878.16

2. The common tangent of a reversed curve is 280.5 m and has an azimuth of 31229’. BC is a tangent of the
first curve whose azimuth is 25245’. DE is a tangent of the second curve whose azimuth is 21813’. The
radius of the first curve is 180 m. PI is at Sta 16+523.37. B is at PI. What is the stationing of PI2? (N95 M 20)
a. a. 16+754.8 c. 16+774.8
b. b. 16+764.8 d. 16+784.8

3. A reversed curve has the following properties:


i. Degree of curve, D1 = 3
ii. Central angle, I1 = 24
iii. Degree of curve, D2 = 4
iv. Central angle, I2 = 38
v. Stationing of PC = 67+345.23

Determine the stationing of PRC (point of reversed curvature). Use arc basis. (N01 M 2)

a. 67+505.23 c. 67+467.23
b. 67+549.23 d. 67+689.23

4. A reversed curve of equal radii connects two parallel tangents 12 m apart. The length of chord from PC to
PT is 140 m. Determine the total length of the reversed curve. (N02 M 27)
a. 142.85 m c. 140.17 m
b. 145.1 m d. 146.7 m

SPIRAL CURVES

5. A spiral easement curve has a length of 100 m with a central curve having a radius of 300 m. Determine the
offset distance from the tangent to the second-quarter point of the spiral. (M02 M 26)

a. 0.69 m c. 6.77 m

b. 1.99 m d. 3.58 m

6. For this item of the Problem set answer the given example above under “ANALYSIS OF A HIGHWAY
TRANSITIONAL SPIRAL”. Compute the given problem in SI.

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