The Transition Curve, or Curve of Adjustment as Applied to the Alignment of Railroads: By the Method of Rectangular Co-Ordinates and by Deflection Angles (or Polar Co-Ordinates) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

N. B. Kellogg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265533937 ISBN 13: 9780265533932

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Transition Curve for Railroads: Practical Methods and Formulas for Alignment

This classic reference explains how transition curves move a train smoothly from straight tracks to curved sections. It presents practical formulas and methods you can apply in field settings, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and accuracy.

The book guides you from the core idea of a transition curve to rectangular coordinates, offset distances, and the geometry of compound curves. It ties theory to practice, showing how to compute tabulated values and use them for real-world railway locations.

• Clear explanations of the transition curve concept and its purpose in rail alignment
• Practical formulae and step-by-step methods for field calculations
• How to handle compound curves, offsets, and centers of curvature
• Examples and problem sets that illustrate the application to railroad design

Ideal for engineers, surveyors, and students needing a solid, historical reference to early 20th‑century methods for railway curve design.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265533937
• ISBN 13: 9780265533932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 83