Question

Which of the following is not correct in case of an S-shaped transition curve?

a.

Curvature assumes shape of quadratic parabola

b.

Shift required is twice

c.

Gradient is at centre and twice steeper

d.

Desirable when shift is restricted

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Answer: (b).Shift required is twice

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