Give the classification of curve and Define 1.Transition curve 2. Reverse curve
Classification of curve is as follows1) Horizontal curve
a) Simple curve
b) Compound curve
c) Reverse curve
d) Transition curve
e) Lemniscate curve
2) Vertical curve
a) Summit curve
b) vally curve
Transition curve:- A curve of variable radius is known as a transition curve .In railways ,such a curve is provided on both sides of a circular curve to minimize super elevation