Use of reverse curves should be avoided innational highways and main railway lines.This could be due toNo opportunity to elevate outer bank at PRCO All of theseSudden change of direction is uncomfortable topassengersO Sudden change of cant is required from one side ofPRC to other

The reverse curve refers to a curved section of road or railway track that bends in one direction…

Use of reverse curves should be avoided in national highways and main railway lines. This could be due to No opportunity to elevate outer bank at PRC All of these Sudden change of direction is uncomfortable to passengers Sudden change of cant is required from one side of PRC to other

Use of reverse curves should be avoided in national highways and main railway lines. This could be due to No opportunity to elevate outer bank at PRC All of these Sudden change of direction is uncomfortable to passengers Sudden change of cant is required from one side of PRC to other

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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Use of reverse curves should be avoided in
national highways and main railway lines.
This could be due to
No opportunity to elevate outer bank at PRC
O All of these
Sudden change of direction is uncomfortable to
passengers
O Sudden change of cant is required from one side of
PRC to other

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