In an ideal transition curve, the radius of curvature

Civil Engineering : Highway Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)

is constant

is inversely proportional to the radius of main curve

is directly proportional to the radius of main curve

at any point is directly proportional to its distance from the point of commencement

Correct Answer : is inversely proportional to the radius of main curve

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