Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180)
R = (1720/Dc)*(pi/180)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 2 Variables
Constants Used
pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
Variables Used
Radius of Curve - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of Curve is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
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.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Degree of Curve for Railways: 5.1 Degree --> 0.0890117918516941 Radian (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
R = (1720/Dc)*(pi/180) --> (1720/0.0890117918516941)*(pi/180)
Evaluating ... ...
R = 337.254901960848
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
337.254901960848 Meter --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
337.254901960848 337.2549 Meter <-- Radius of Curve
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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12 Geometric Design of Railway Track Calculators

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

Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways Formula

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

Radius for given degree of curve in railways

The Radius for given degree of curve in railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways. The minimum curve radius is the key factor to limit the running speed, which has an important influence on the safety, comfort, and ride comfort of train.

How to Calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways?

Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways calculator uses Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180) to calculate the Radius of Curve, Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways. Radius of Curve is denoted by R symbol.

How to calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways, enter Degree of Curve for Railways (Dc) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways calculation can be explained with given input values -> 337.2549 = (1720/0.0890117918516941)*(pi/180).

FAQ

What is Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways?
Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways and is represented as R = (1720/Dc)*(pi/180) or Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180). Degree of curve for railways is the central angle subtended by the curve length of the railways.
How to calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways?
Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways is defined as the radius of the circular arc which best approximates the curve at the turning point in railways is calculated using Radius of Curve = (1720/Degree of Curve for Railways)*(pi/180). To calculate Radius for given Degree of Curve in Railways, you need Degree of Curve for Railways (Dc). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Degree of Curve for Railways 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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