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Understanding Compound Curves in Design by Shahid Ali is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses compound curves, reverse curves, and transition curves used in transportation design. [1] A compound curve consists of two arcs of different radii curving in the same direction with a common tangent. [2] Reverse curves are composed of two circular curves curving in opposite directions joined by a common tangent. [3] Transition curves are used between tangents and circular curves or between two curves to gradually transition curvature and superelevation.

Author

Shahid Ali

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EN