Degree of Curve in Railways Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Degree of Curve for Railways = (1720/Radius of Curve)*(pi/180)
Dc = (1720/R)*(pi/180)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 2 Variables
Constants Used
pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
Variables Used
Degree of Curve for Railways - (Measured in Radian) - Degree of curve for railways is the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways.
Radius of Curve - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Radius of Curve: 344 Meter --> 344 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Dc = (1720/R)*(pi/180) --> (1720/344)*(pi/180)
Evaluating ... ...
Dc = 0.0872664625997165
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.0872664625997165 Radian -->5.00000000000094 Degree (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
5.00000000000094 5 Degree <-- Degree of Curve for Railways
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Weighted Average of Different Trains at Different Speeds
Go Weighted Average Speed = (Number of Trains with Speed 1*Speed of Trains Moving with Same Speed 1+Number of Trains with Speed 2*Speed of Trains Moving with Same Speed 2+Number of Trains with Speed 3*Speed of Trains Moving with Same Speed 3+Number of Trains with Speed 4*Speed of Trains Moving with Same Speed 4)/(Number of Trains with Speed 1+Number of Trains with Speed 2+Number of Trains with Speed 3+Number of Trains with Speed 4)
Equilibrium Cant in Railways
Go Equilibrium Cant in Railways = Gauge of Track*Speed of Vehicle on Track^2/(127*Radius of Curve)
Shift in Railways for Cubic Parabola
Go Shift in Railways in Cubic parabola = Length of Transition Curve in meters^2/(24*Radius of Curve)
Equilibrium Cant for NG
Go Equilibrium Cant for Narrow Gauge = 0.762*Speed of Vehicle on Track^2/(127*Radius of Curve)
Equilibrium Cant for BG
Go Equilibrium Cant for Broad Gauge = 1.676*Speed of Vehicle on Track^2/(127*Radius of Curve)
Equilibrium Cant for MG
Go Equilibrium Cant for Meter Gauge = 1.000*Speed of Vehicle on Track^2/(127*Radius of Curve)
Cant Deficiency for given Maximum Theoretical Cant
Go Cant Deficiency = Maximum Theoretical Cant-Maximum Equilibrium Cant
Maximum Theoretical Cant in Railways
Go Maximum Theoretical Cant = Maximum Equilibrium Cant+Cant Deficiency
Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways
Go Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180)
Degree of Curve in Railways
Go Degree of Curve for Railways = (1720/Radius of Curve)*(pi/180)
Cant Deficiency for given Theoretical Cant
Go Cant Deficiency = Theoretical Cant-Equilibrium Cant
Theoretical Cant in Railways
Go Theoretical Cant = Equilibrium Cant+Cant Deficiency

Degree of Curve in Railways Formula

Degree of Curve for Railways = (1720/Radius of Curve)*(pi/180)
Dc = (1720/R)*(pi/180)

Degree of the curve in railways

Degree of the curve in railways as the central angle subtended by the curve length of the Railways. Curves shall be described invariably by the radius in meters. The maximum permissible degree of curvature in Indian Railways is 10 degrees.

How to Calculate Degree of Curve in Railways?

Degree of Curve in Railways calculator uses Degree of Curve for Railways = (1720/Radius of Curve)*(pi/180) to calculate the Degree of Curve for Railways, Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways. Degree of Curve for Railways is denoted by Dc symbol.

How to calculate Degree of Curve in Railways using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Degree of Curve in Railways, enter Radius of Curve (R) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Degree of Curve in Railways calculation can be explained with given input values -> 286.4789 = (1720/344)*(pi/180).

FAQ

What is Degree of Curve in Railways?
Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways and is represented as Dc = (1720/R)*(pi/180) or Degree of Curve for Railways = (1720/Radius of Curve)*(pi/180). Radius of Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
How to calculate Degree of Curve in Railways?
Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways is calculated using Degree of Curve for Railways = (1720/Radius of Curve)*(pi/180). To calculate Degree of Curve in Railways, you need Radius of Curve (R). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Radius of Curve and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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