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Actual cant is 8.24 cm for the speed of 60 kmph on a metre gauge curve. Calculate the grade compensation required on the curve.
Actual cant is 8.24 cm for the speed of 60 kmph on a metre gauge curve. Calculate the grade compensation required on the eurve. Sol. Given data: Actual cant = 8.24 cmSpeed, V= 60 kmph For metre gauge, Cant, e= 0.80 V^2/R 8.24 = 0.80 x (60)^2 / RorR= 0.80...
Determine the length of transition curve having 6 degree curvature. The speed of the curve is 60 kmph and cant is 12 cm. Assume the track to be metre gauge.
Determine the length of transition curve having 6 degree curvature. The speed of the curve is 60 kmph and cant is 12 cm. Assume the track to be metre gauge. Sol. Given,Degree of curve, D= 6°Speed, V= 60 kmphCant, e= 12 cm We know that, Radius of curve, R =...
RGPV Diploma 3rd Semester Construction Materials Previous Year Question Paper Dec 2023
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