You are asked to design a horizontal curve with a 40-degree central angle (A=40) for a two-lane road with 11-ft lanes. The design speed is 70 mi/hr and superelevation is limited to 0.06 ft/ft. Give the radius, degree of curvature, and length of curve that you would recommend. Also, assume the

You are asked to design a horizontal curve with a 40-degree central angle (A=40) for a two-lane road with 11-ft lanes. The design speed is 70 mi/hr and superelevation is limited to 0.06 ft/ft. Give the radius, degree of curvature, and length of curve that you would recommend. Also, assume the

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road with 11-ft lanes. The design speed is 70 mi/hr and superelevation is limited to 0.06 ft/ft. Give
the radius, degree of curvature, and length of curve that you would recommend. Also, assume the
PT is at station 93+76 and find the stations of the PC and PI.

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