1. The length of a spiral curve is 80m with a radius of 280m at the central curve. a. Determine the offset distance from the tangent on the first quadrant point of the spiral. b. Compute the length of throw for the spiral curve. c. What is the max, velocity that a car could pass thru the easement curve.

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1. The length of a spiral curve is 80m with a radius of 280m at the central curve.
a. Determine the offset distance from the tangent on the first quadrant point of the
spiral.
b. Compute the length of throw for the spiral curve.
c. What is the max, velocity that a car could pass thru the easement curve.
Transcribed Image Text:1. The length of a spiral curve is 80m with a radius of 280m at the central curve. a. Determine the offset distance from the tangent on the first quadrant point of the spiral. b. Compute the length of throw for the spiral curve. c. What is the max, velocity that a car could pass thru the easement curve.
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