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M inim um Radius (m )
Minimum Radius Calculations
220 5081.4
The minimum curve radius is dependent upon 180 3401.6
the superelevation rate, side-friction factor, and 150 2362.2 70 0
the design speed. Observe the interaction Curve
120 Radius vs. Design Speed
1511.8 70 514.4
6000
between these parameters by adjusting their 110 1270.3
values in the cells below and noting the changes 5000 90 850.4
in the graph at the right. 80 671.9
4000 70 514.4
60 378.0
3000
Max Superelevation rate (%): -2.5 50 262.5
Max Side-Friction Factor: 0.1 2000 40 168.0
Design Speed(km/h): 70 30 94.5
1000 20 42.0
Minimum Curve Radius (m): 514.4 10 10.5
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0 50 100 150 200
Design Speed (km/h)