Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds Calculator

✖Length of transition curve in meters is the length provided in between a straight road and the Curve of a design radius.ⓘ Length of Transition Curve in meters [L]			+10% -10%
✖Super Elevation for Transition Curve is the banking of a roadway along a horizontal curve so motorists can safely and comfortably maneuver the curve at reasonable speeds.ⓘ Super Elevation for Transition Curve [e]			+10% -10%

✖The Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds is calculated by the formula of equilibrium super elevation.ⓘ Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds [V_High]

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Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds

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`"V"_{"High"} = 198*"L"/("e"*1000)`

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`"321.75km/h"=198*"130m"/("0.08m"*1000)`

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Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds = 198*Length of Transition Curve in meters/(Super Elevation for Transition Curve*1000)
V_High = 198*L/(e*1000)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds - (Measured in Kilometer per Hour) - The Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds is calculated by the formula of equilibrium super elevation.
Length of Transition Curve in meters - (Measured in Meter) - Length of transition curve in meters is the length provided in between a straight road and the Curve of a design radius.
Super Elevation for Transition Curve - (Measured in Meter) - Super Elevation for Transition Curve is the banking of a roadway along a horizontal curve so motorists can safely and comfortably maneuver the curve at reasonable speeds.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Length of Transition Curve in meters: 130 Meter --> 130 Meter No Conversion Required
Super Elevation for Transition Curve: 0.08 Meter --> 0.08 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_High = 198*L/(e*1000) --> 198*130/(0.08*1000)

Evaluating ... ...

V_High = 321.75

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

89.375 Meter per Second -->321.75 Kilometer per Hour (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

321.75 Kilometer per Hour <-- Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds

(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

Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds Formula

Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds = 198*Length of Transition Curve in meters/(Super Elevation for Transition Curve*1000)
V_High = 198*L/(e*1000)

Speeds from the length of the transition curves for high speeds

The Speeds from length of transition curves for high speeds formula is defined as the speed for which railway curves with normal cant values are designed with if the speed is high. This is calculated by formula of equilibrium super elevation, where, the value of super elevation is the sum of full amount of cant deficiency and the actual super elevation.

How to Calculate Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds?

Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds calculator uses Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds = 198*Length of Transition Curve in meters/(Super Elevation for Transition Curve*1000) to calculate the Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds, Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds formula is defined as the speed for which railway curves with normal cant values are designed with if the speed is high. Conversion factor for mm to meter is added. Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds is denoted by V_High symbol.

How to calculate Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds, enter Length of Transition Curve in meters (L) & Super Elevation for Transition Curve (e) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1158.3 = 198*130/(0.08*1000).

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What is Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds?

Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds formula is defined as the speed for which railway curves with normal cant values are designed with if the speed is high. Conversion factor for mm to meter is added and is represented as V_High = 198*L/(e*1000) or 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 in meters is the length provided in between a straight road and the Curve of a design radius & Super Elevation for Transition Curve is the banking of a roadway along a horizontal curve so motorists can safely and comfortably maneuver the curve at reasonable speeds.

How to calculate Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds?

Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds formula is defined as the speed for which railway curves with normal cant values are designed with if the speed is high. Conversion factor for mm to meter is added is calculated using Speeds from Length of Curve for High Speeds = 198*Length of Transition Curve in meters/(Super Elevation for Transition Curve*1000). To calculate Speeds from Length of Transition Curves for High Speeds, you need Length of Transition Curve in meters (L) & Super Elevation for Transition Curve (e). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Length of Transition Curve in meters & Super Elevation for Transition 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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