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    This document discusses compound curves for roadway design. Compound curves consist of two or more simple curves in succession with a common tangent point. They are used to obtain desirable horizontal alignments, particularly at intersections and interchanges. The ratio of radii between curves should not exceed 2:1 to avoid abrupt changes. The vertex triangle method is presented for designing compound curves, which involves determining intersection angles and chord lengths based on the radii and given information like a point of compound curve location. An example problem demonstrates using equations to solve for deflection angles to lay out a compound curve.

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    CH 12 Compound - Curve

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    This document discusses compound curves for roadway design. Compound curves consist of two or more simple curves in succession with a common tangent point. They are used to obtain desirable horizontal alignments, particularly at intersections and interchanges. The ratio of radii between curves should not exceed 2:1 to avoid abrupt changes. The vertex triangle method is presented for designing compound curves, which involves determining intersection angles and chord lengths based on the radii and given information like a point of compound curve location. An example problem demonstrates using equations to solve for deflection angles to lay out a compound curve.

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    This document discusses compound curves for roadway design. Compound curves consist of two or more simple curves in succession with a common tangent point. They are used to obtain desirable horizontal alignments, particularly at intersections and interchanges. The ratio of radii between curves should not exceed 2:1 to avoid abrupt changes. The vertex triangle method is presented for designing compound curves, which involves determining intersection angles and chord lengths based on the radii and given information like a point of compound curve location. An example problem demonstrates using equations to solve for deflection angles to lay out a compound curve.

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    This document discusses compound curves for roadway design. Compound curves consist of two or more simple curves in succession with a common tangent point. They are used to obtain desirable horizontal alignments, particularly at intersections and interchanges. The ratio of radii between curves should not exceed 2:1 to avoid abrupt changes. The vertex triangle method is presented for designing compound curves, which involves determining intersection angles and chord lengths based on the radii and given information like a point of compound curve location. An example problem demonstrates using equations to solve for deflection angles to lay out a compound curve.

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    ENGINEERING SURVEYING

    Engineering Surveying
    Highways Geometric
    (CEAlignment
    Horizontal 443)
    Prepared by :
    Fall 2017-2018
    Eng: Muktar Iibey Omar
    Compound curve
    Prepared by:

    by eng iibeyDr. Aslam Al-Omari


    Chapter 12
    Topic No. 4:
    Roadways and Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    Chapter
    Horizontal 15
    Alignment
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    • Compound curves
    consist of two or more
    simple curves in
    succession, turning in
    the same direction, with
    any two successive
    curves having a
    common tangent point.
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    • These curves are used mainly to obtain
    desirable shapes of the horizontal
    alignment, particularly for:
     at-grade intersections,
     ramps of interchanges, and
     highway sections in difficult topographic
    areas.
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    • To avoid abrupt changes in the alignment,
    the radii of any two consecutive simple
    curves that form a compound curve should
    not be widely different.
    • AASHTO recommends that the ratio of the
    flatter radius to the sharper radius at
    intersections should not be greater than 2:1
    so drivers can adjust to sudden changes in
    curvature and speed.
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    • The maximum desirable ratio recommended
    for interchanges is 1.75:1, although 2:1 may
    be used.
    • To provide a smooth transition from a flat curve
    to a sharp curve, and to facilitate a reasonable
    deceleration rate on a series of curves of
    decreasing radii, the length of each curve
    should observe minimum length requirements,
    based on the radius of each curve as
    recommended by AASHTO (Table 3.14)
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    • The 2:1 ratio of the flatter radius should
    preferably not be exceeded but is not critical
    for the acceleration condition.
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve
    • Figure 15.22 shows seven variables: R1, R2,
    D1, D2, D, T1, and T2, six of which are
    independent, since Δ = Δ1 + Δ2.
    • Several solutions can be developed for the
    compound curve.
    • The vertex triangle method is presented
    since this method is frequently used in
    highway design.
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)
    • In order to lay out the curve, the intersection
    angles and chord lengths for both curves
    must be determined.
    • Usually, Δ1 or Δ2 can be obtained from the
    layout plans, and
    • Eqs. 15.29 through 15.34 can be used to
    solve for Δ1 or Δ2, VG, VH, t1, t2, T1, and T2.
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)
    • Example 15.7
    Design of a Compound Curve
    Figure 15.23 illustrates a compound curve
    that is to be set out at a highway intersection.
    If the point of compound curve (PCC) is
    located at station (565+35), determine the
    deflection angles for setting out the curve.
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)
    Topic No. 4: Roadways & Their
    Geometric Characteristics
    2) Compound curve (Vertex Triangle Method)

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