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SIMPLE CURVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

A circular arc extending from one tangent to another with a constant radius ...

OBS

Circular curves may be classified generally as simple or spiral.

OBS

The majority of curves found in railroad survey and design is the simple curve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

Courbe tournant dans une seule direction et ayant un rayon constant.

Spanish

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