Question

The length of the horizontal transition curve based on the allowable rate change of centrifugal acceleration is 48 m, and based on the rate of introduction of super-elevation is 40 m, and based on the empirical formula, recommended by IRC is 45 m. What will be the shift in the transition curve? Take the radius of the curve as 200 m.

• A. 0.42 m
• B. 0.48 m
• C. 0.33 m
• D. 3.68 m

Answer 1

Answer: (B)