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Horizontal Curve
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Definition
Curved segment of the horizontal alignment between tangent points.
- Class kind
- component
- Abstract
- no
- Depth
- 2
- Origin
- reference source
- Ontology
- engineering-reference-book.highway v0.1.0
- Aliases
- Circular Curve, Transition Curve
- Abbreviations
- —
- Last changed
- 7/27/2026, 2:50:06 PM
Identification
- Positive labels
- Horizontal Curve, Circular Curve, Transition Curve
- Negative labels
- —
- Visual features
- curve data block with R, T, L values; tangent point markers PC, PT
- Min identity clues
- 2
Evidence
- Preferred views
- alignment_plan, setting_out_schedule
- Evidence types
- view, detail, schedule, note, dimension, level, section_callout
- Source trace required
- yes
Measurements (5)
| Name | Symbol | Unit | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radius | R | m | required |
| Curve Length | L_c | m | required |
| Deflection Angle | delta | deg | optional |
| Tangent Length | T | m | optional |
| Superelevation | e | percent | optional |
Relationships (1)
BOQ items (0)
None — no quantity is derived from this class directly.
Facets
- curve_type
- circular, transition, compound, reverse
Validation
- Blocking if missing
- no
- Human review allowed
- yes
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Provenance
- Basis
- taxonomy_spec
- Project values included
- no
- mindmap_module_spec_taxonomy_highway
- no page list
Children (0)
None — this is a leaf class and can be deleted.