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Civil Engineering : Surveying - Quiz(MCQ)
An ideal transition curve is
A)
true spiral
B)
cubic spiral
C)
cubic parabola
D)
clothoid spiral

Correct Answer :   clothoid spiral


Explanation : IRC recommends Spiral or clothoid as the ideal transition curve due to following reasons:

1. It satisfies that rate of change of centrifugal acceleration is constant i.e., Ls.R = constant. Where Ls = length of transition curve R = radius of curve.

2. The calculation and field implementation of spiral curve is simple and easy.

3. It enhances aesthetics also.

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