A simple circular curve has a radius of 300 m and 60° deflection angle. Compute the following: a. its degree by arc definition of standard length 30 m b. its degree by chord definition of standard length 30 m c. length of curve d. tangent length e. length of long chord f. mid-ordinate g. apex distance

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A simple circular curve has a radius of 300 m and 60°
deflection angle.
Compute the following:
a. its degree by arc definition of standard length 30 m
b. its degree by chord definition of standard length 30 m
c. length of curve
d. tangent length
e. length of long chord
f. mid-ordinate
g. apex distance
Transcribed Image Text:A simple circular curve has a radius of 300 m and 60° deflection angle. Compute the following: a. its degree by arc definition of standard length 30 m b. its degree by chord definition of standard length 30 m c. length of curve d. tangent length e. length of long chord f. mid-ordinate g. apex distance
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