Curve Analyst

Horizontal Alignment — AASHTO Green Book

Design Parameters

km/h
%
-

Curve Geometry

deg
m

Safety Margin

Design vs. Min Radius--
R_min1.25 R_min2.0 R_min
Awaiting Input

Analysis Results

Minimum Radius (R_min)
--m
Design Radius (R)
--m
Tangent Length (T)
--m
Curve Length (L)
--m
External Distance (E)
--m
Radius Safety Margin
--%

Reference Formulas

AASHTO Minimum Radius:
R_min = V² / [g(e + f)]
SI: V in m/s, g=9.807 m/s²
Curve Geometry:
T = R · tan(Δ/2)
L = R · Δ · π/180
E = R · [1/cos(Δ/2) - 1]
e = superelevation, f = side friction, Δ = deflection angle
Horizontal Alignment Plan View
Superelevation Cross-Section
R vs V Safety Envelope
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