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Re:Do the math: too much calculus? (2012) by ThrustVectoring on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @03:30PM (#12746937)
Curves in freeways are designed that way as well - they don't just start turning suddenly, but gradually transition into and out of the curvature.
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Re:Do the math: too much calculus? (2012) by LgWoodenBadger on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @08:25PM (#12748961)
One of my calculus classes in college involved calculating the required spline for a curve of a theoretical portion of interstate in order to meet the interstate requirements/regulations. It was pretty interesting.
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Re:Do the math: too much calculus? (2012) by 0xCMP on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @03:46PM (#12747050)
Good ones at least.
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Re:Do the math: too much calculus? (2012) by ThrustVectoring on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @04:29PM (#12747416)
Don't quote me on this since I don't remember why I believe it, but I think it's part of the legally mandated design requirements for the US interstate system.
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Re:Do the math: too much calculus? (2012) by 0xCMP on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @06:08PM (#12748133)
No I'm sure there are requirements, but sometimes there are also space or budget constraints (I assume) since some curves are definitely safer and easier than others for the same highway (I-95 for me).

I wished they were more consistent

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