Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

If L is the length of transition curve and R is the radius of circular curve, then the shift of the curve is directly proportional to

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Choose the correct answer

A

R and L^2

B

1/R and L^2

C

1/R^2 and L

D

R^2 and L

Correct Answer

B. 1/R and L^2

Why is this the answer?

Shift S = L^2/(24R), hence it varies directly with L^2 and inversely with R

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