Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G/4.4)^2+70
Rt = (Vbg/mg/4.4)^2+70
This formula uses 2 Variables
Variables Used
Radius of Transition Curve - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of Transition Curve is the radius of curve which provides a transition between two tangent strips of roads and transition curves help make the transition smoother.
Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G - (Measured in Kilometer per Hour) - Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G means a speed that protects a carriage from the danger of overturning and derailment in case of Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G: 40 Kilometer per Hour --> 40 Kilometer per Hour No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Rt = (Vbg/mg/4.4)^2+70 --> (40/4.4)^2+70
Evaluating ... ...
Rt = 152.644628099174
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
152.644628099174 Meter --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
152.644628099174 152.6446 Meter <-- Radius of Transition Curve
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for Normal Speeds
Go Speeds from Length of Curve for Normal Speeds = 134*Length of Transition Curve in meters/(Super Elevation for Transition Curve*1000)
Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds
Go Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds = 198*Length of Transition Curve in meters/(Super Elevation for Transition Curve*1000)
Length of Transition Curve based on Rate of change of Super Elevation
Go Length of Curve based on Change of superelevation = 0.073*Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed*Maximum Speed of Train on Curve*100
Length of Transition Curve based on rate of change of Cant Deficiency
Go Length of Curve based on Cant Deficiency Rate = 0.073*Cant Deficiency*Maximum Speed of Train on Curve*100
Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for BG or MG
Go Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G = 4.4*0.278*(Radius of Transition Curve-70)^0.5
Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for NG
Go Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for N.G = 3.65*0.278*(Radius of Transition Curve-6)^0.5
Length of Transition Curve based on Arbitrary Gradient
Go Length of Curve based on Arbitrary Gradient = 7.20*Equilibrium Cant for Max Speed*100
Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG
Go Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G/4.4)^2+70
Radius of Transition Curve for NG
Go Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for N.G/3.65)^2+6
Length of Transition Curve as per Railway Code
Go Length of Curve based on Railway Code = 4.4*Radius of Curve^0.5

Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG Formula

Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G/4.4)^2+70
Rt = (Vbg/mg/4.4)^2+70

Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG

The radius of transition curve for BG or MG is defined as radius of horizontal curve which provides a transition between two tangent strips of roads and transition curves help make the transition smoother in case of broad gauge or mater gauge. A transition curve is a horizontal curve having a variable radius i.e., an infinite radius at the tangential point to the selected radius of the primary horizontal curve.

How to Calculate Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG?

Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG calculator uses Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G/4.4)^2+70 to calculate the Radius of Transition Curve, The radius of transition curve for BG or MG is defined as radius of horizontal curve which provides a transition between two tangent strips of roads and transition curves help make the transition smoother in case of broad gauge or mater gauge. Radius of Transition Curve is denoted by Rt symbol.

How to calculate Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG, enter Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G (Vbg/mg) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG calculation can be explained with given input values -> 152.6446 = (11.1111111111111/4.4)^2+70.

FAQ

What is Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG?
The radius of transition curve for BG or MG is defined as radius of horizontal curve which provides a transition between two tangent strips of roads and transition curves help make the transition smoother in case of broad gauge or mater gauge and is represented as Rt = (Vbg/mg/4.4)^2+70 or Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G/4.4)^2+70. Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G means a speed that protects a carriage from the danger of overturning and derailment in case of Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge.
How to calculate Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG?
The radius of transition curve for BG or MG is defined as radius of horizontal curve which provides a transition between two tangent strips of roads and transition curves help make the transition smoother in case of broad gauge or mater gauge is calculated using Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G/4.4)^2+70. To calculate Radius of Transition Curve for BG or MG, you need Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G (Vbg/mg). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Radius of Transition Curve?
In this formula, Radius of Transition Curve uses Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for B.G/M.G. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Radius of Transition Curve = (Safe Speed on Transitioned Curves for N.G/3.65)^2+6
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