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Laboratory No. Route Surveying

A compound curve consists of two or more circular arcs that are joined tangentially and curve in the same direction without reversing curvature. It is commonly used in construction projects like roads and railroads to provide a smoother transition between tangents or to better fit the surrounding terrain, which may require changes in direction. The point where the individual arcs within a compound curve connect is called the point of compound curvature. Compound curves allow for greater refinement in fitting a location to topography compared to simple curves. They are often necessary in mountainous or riverside areas that require economical changes in direction between established tangents.

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Laboratory No. Route Surveying

A compound curve consists of two or more circular arcs that are joined tangentially and curve in the same direction without reversing curvature. It is commonly used in construction projects like roads and railroads to provide a smoother transition between tangents or to better fit the surrounding terrain, which may require changes in direction. The point where the individual arcs within a compound curve connect is called the point of compound curvature. Compound curves allow for greater refinement in fitting a location to topography compared to simple curves. They are often necessary in mountainous or riverside areas that require economical changes in direction between established tangents.

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LABORATORY NO.

ROUTE SURVEYING
I.

INTRODUCTION
Curve is a line or outline that deviates from being straight for some or all of its length. In surveying,
compound curve is one of the types of curves. Compound curve may be defined as a curve made up of two or
more circular arcs of successively shorter or longer radii, joined tangentially without reversal of curvature, and
used on some railroad tracks and highways as an easement curve to provide a less abrupt transition from tangent
to full curve or vice versa.
A compound curve is two or more simple curves which have different centers, bend in the same direction, lie
on the same side of their common tangent, and connect to form a continuous arc. The point where the two points
connect (namely, the point at which PT of the first curve equals the PC of the second curve) is referred to as the
point of compound curvature (PCC). A compound curve may also be made up of a series of successive tangent
circular arc.
In construction surveying, the surveyor must often establish the line of a curve for road layout or some other
construction. Surveyors often have to use a compound curve because of the terrain. This curve normally consists
of two simple curves curving in the same direction and joined together. Frequently, the terrain will require the use
of compound curve. This curve normally consists of two simple curves joined together and curving in the same
direction.
Owing to the inequality of tangent distances, the compound curves permit the fitting of a location to the
topography with much greater refinement than do simple curves. Conditions often occur in railroad and highway
location where the changes in direction between established tangents can only be accomplished economically by
compound curves. This is true in mountainous terrain or along a large river winding close to a rock bluff.
A compound curve should not be used where a simple curve is practicable. If a large difference in radii
cannot be avoided, use a combining spiral.

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