Geometric Design of Compound Horizontal Curves
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Compound horizontal curves find applications in alignment situations involving space constraints. While typical designs for compound curves are available, specific designs can be evolved analytically to suit traffic and site conditions. Fitting transition spirals within a compound curve requires modification of the design procedure applicable for tangent-to-arc transitions. Compound curve design is facilitated by trials following a step-by-step approach.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 120 • Issue 4 • July 1994
Pages: 674 - 683
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Copyright © 1994 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Dec 7, 1992
Published online: Jul 1, 1994
Published in print: Jul 1994
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