Self Study: COGO Intersections and Curves

Problem (1)

The parcel shown has four straight sides and one curved side.

A series of angle and distance measurements were made from points B, Q, and W.

The arc radius is 150.00 ft.

Using (100.00 ft N, 500.00 ft E) coordinates for B and a N15°40'00"E bearing from B to Q determine:

Part a.

Part b.

Central angle of the curved side.

Part c.

Parcel area (to nearest 10 sq ft).

Solution