Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways Calculator

✖Degree of curve for railways is the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways.ⓘ Degree of Curve for Railways [D_c]

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✖Radius of Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.ⓘ Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways [R]

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Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180)
R = (1720/D_c)*(pi/180)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 2 Variables

Constants Used

pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Variables Used

Radius of Curve - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Degree of Curve for Railways - (Measured in Radian) - Degree of curve for railways is the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Degree of Curve for Railways: 5.1 Degree --> 0.0890117918516941 Radian (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R = (1720/D_c)*(pi/180) --> (1720/0.0890117918516941)*(pi/180)

Evaluating ... ...

R = 337.254901960848

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

337.254901960848 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

337.254901960848 ≈ 337.2549 Meter <-- Radius of Curve

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways

LaTeX Go Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180)

Degree of Curve in Railways

LaTeX Go Degree of Curve for Railways = (1720/Radius of Curve)*(pi/180)

Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways Formula

LaTeX Go

Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180)
R = (1720/D_c)*(pi/180)

Radius for given degree of curve in railways

The Radius for given degree of curve in railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways. The minimum curve radius is the key factor to limit the running speed, which has an important influence on the safety, comfort, and ride comfort of train.

How to Calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways?

Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways calculator uses Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180) to calculate the Radius of Curve, Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways. Radius of Curve is denoted by R symbol.

How to calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways, enter Degree of Curve for Railways (D_c) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways calculation can be explained with given input values -> 337.2549 = (1720/0.0890117918516941)*(pi/180).

FAQ

What is Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways?

Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways and is represented as R = (1720/D_c)*(pi/180) or Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180). Degree of curve for railways is the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways.

How to calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways?

Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways is calculated using Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180). To calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways, you need Degree of Curve for Railways (D_c). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Degree of Curve for Railways 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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