50243-12-8P AID: 30951 | 30/05/2017

Calculate the Equilibrium Elevation using the following formula.

2
E 0.0007 * V * D

Here, the rail road curve is D , the design speed is V .

Substitute 1.750 for D , 60 mph for V .

2
E 0.0007 * V *D
2 o
0.0007 * 60 * 1.75
4.41"

Calculate the radius of curve, R using the following formula.

3.97 *V 2
R
E

Here, the design speed is V , the Equilibrium elevation is E .

Substitute 60 mph for V , 4.41" for E

3.97 *V 2
R
E
3.97 * 60 2

4.41

3240.816 ft

Calculate the overturning speed using the following formula.

V 2.24 * R

Here, the radius of rail road curve is R .

Substitute 3240.816 ft for R .

V 2.24 * R
2.24 * 3240.816
7259.43 mph

Therefore, the Equilibrium elevation is 4.41" and overturning speed is 7259.43 mph