Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains Calculator

✖Design Speed on Highways is the maximum limit of speed of vehicle that can be arrived in highways.ⓘ Design Speed on Highways [v₁]			+10% -10%
✖The Radius of Curve is defined as the horizontal curve with a specific radius which quantifies smoothness and ease of vehicle movement through a curve.ⓘ Radius of Curve [R_t]			+10% -10%

✖Transition Curve Length for Slope should be such that full super elevation is attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate.ⓘ Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains [L_Slope]

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Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Transition Curve Length for Slope = Design Speed on Highways^2/Radius of Curve
L_Slope = v₁^2/R_t
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Transition Curve Length for Slope - (Measured in Meter) - Transition Curve Length for Slope should be such that full super elevation is attained at the end of the transition curve and applied at a suitable rate.
Design Speed on Highways - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Design Speed on Highways is the maximum limit of speed of vehicle that can be arrived in highways.
Radius of Curve - (Measured in Meter) - The Radius of Curve is defined as the horizontal curve with a specific radius which quantifies smoothness and ease of vehicle movement through a curve.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Design Speed on Highways: 17 Meter per Second --> 17 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Radius of Curve: 300 Meter --> 300 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

L_Slope = v₁^2/R_t --> 17^2/300

Evaluating ... ...

L_Slope = 0.963333333333333

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.963333333333333 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.963333333333333 ≈ 0.963333 Meter <-- Transition Curve Length for Slope

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains Formula

LaTeX Go

Transition Curve Length for Slope = Design Speed on Highways^2/Radius of Curve
L_Slope = v₁^2/R_t

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How to Calculate Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains?

Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains calculator uses Transition Curve Length for Slope = Design Speed on Highways^2/Radius of Curve to calculate the Transition Curve Length for Slope, Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains is defined as ratio of the square of design speed to the radius of circular curve. Transition Curve Length for Slope is denoted by L_Slope symbol.

How to calculate Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains, enter Design Speed on Highways (v₁) & Radius of Curve (R_t) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.963333 = 17^2/300.

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What is Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains?

Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains is defined as ratio of the square of design speed to the radius of circular curve and is represented as L_Slope = v₁^2/R_t or Transition Curve Length for Slope = Design Speed on Highways^2/Radius of Curve. Design Speed on Highways is the maximum limit of speed of vehicle that can be arrived in highways & The Radius of Curve is defined as the horizontal curve with a specific radius which quantifies smoothness and ease of vehicle movement through a curve.

How to calculate Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains?

Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains is defined as ratio of the square of design speed to the radius of circular curve is calculated using Transition Curve Length for Slope = Design Speed on Highways^2/Radius of Curve. To calculate Length of Transition Curve by Empirical Formula for Mountainous and Steep Terrains, you need Design Speed on Highways (v₁) & Radius of Curve (R_t). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Design Speed on Highways & Radius of Curve and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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