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Horizontal Alignment: 7.5.1 Compound Curves

Compound curves should have a radius ratio between curves of no more than 1.5:1, and no more than 2:1 at intersections and ramps. Reverse curves should not have a design speed difference of more than 10 km/h. The superelevation development length of each curve should be applied, as well as the horizontal transition length. For reverse curves with short tangents between, superelevation should develop over the full length of both curve transitions and the short tangent, which should not be less than 0.6 times the design speed.

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Horizontal Alignment: 7.5.1 Compound Curves

Compound curves should have a radius ratio between curves of no more than 1.5:1, and no more than 2:1 at intersections and ramps. Reverse curves should not have a design speed difference of more than 10 km/h. The superelevation development length of each curve should be applied, as well as the horizontal transition length. For reverse curves with short tangents between, superelevation should develop over the full length of both curve transitions and the short tangent, which should not be less than 0.6 times the design speed.

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7.

HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
7.5.1 Compound Curves

In the direction of travel the ratio of the flatter radius to the sharper radius should not exceed 1.5:1. A maximum ratio
of 2:1 may be used at intersections and ramps. (Reference: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets",
AASHTO, 2004, p201.)

7.5.3 Reverse Curves

The connected curves should not have a design speed difference exceeding 10 km/h. To allow for the development
of superelevation between curves, the normal superelevation development length should be applied to each curve.
The length of horizontal plan transitions required for that curve radius/speed combination should be calculated
assuming the tangent section is to return to a crown cross-section. For specific requirements refer to Section 7.5.4
Transition Curves.

7.5.3.1 Reverse Curves with Plan Transitions and a Short Separating Tangent

For reverse curves with plan transitions and a short tangent, the superelevation development from one curve to the
next should be applied over the full length of both curve plan transition lengths and the short tangent - refer to Figure
7.5.3.1a.

Short tangent lengths should be desirably not less than 0.6V. Where V = design speed. A check should be done to
ensure there are no surface drainage problems.

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