1. What are the extra clearances provided on a curved track? Describe the
extra clearances provided between two adjacent curved tracks.

 Between adjacent and curved tracks

 
In this case, the lean will not be taken into consideration, as both the tracks
will have almost the same superelevation. The extra clearance required in this
case will be the sum of the clearances required on the inside and the outside
of the curve as follows:
Ec = (Ec1 - lean) + Ec 2
= Overthrow + sway + end-throw

where e is the superelevation in mm, h is the height of the vehicle (3.35 m for
BG and 3.2 m for MG), and G is the gauge.

 For adjacent tracks with structures in between

 
When there is a structure between two adjacent tracks, each track is
treated independently and extra clearances are provided by considering each
track with respect to the structure.
 
 For platforms
 
In the case of platforms, it has been observed that the provision of extra
clearance on curves as discussed may lead to excessive gap between the
footboard and the platform. It is, therefore, stipulated that next to platforms
this extra clearance be reduced by 51 mm (2 in.) on the inside of the curve
and 25 mm (1 in.) on the outside of the curve.
2. Establish a relationship between the radius and versine of a curve. How is
the degree of a curve determined in the field?

For determining the degree of the curve in the field, a chord length of
either 11.8 m or 62 ft is adopted. The relationship between the degree and
versine of a curve is very simple for these chord lengths as indicated below.

3.

Enumerate the various methods of setting out a circular curve. Describe the
tangential offset method for laying a circular curve.

 Long chord offset method

 Quartering of versine method
 Chord deflection method
 Theodolite method