Translations for „horseshoe curve“ in the English » German Dictionary

horse·shoe ˈcurve N

horseshoe curve

Haarnadelkurve f

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English

The new tunnel is wider than the old road and it is one large horseshoe curve with a steady increase in elevation through the whole tunnel.

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A horseshoe curve is a means to lengthen an ascending or descending grade and thereby reduce the maximum gradient.

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If a convenient side valley is available, then a horseshoe curve may be possible.

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The road was the first asphalt road in the state, designed with gradual horseshoe curves to avoid steep grades.

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To walk along its front -- a handsome horseshoe curve of a bay, bobbing with yachts -- really is something.

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At the start of the horseshoe curve, the track is located on a high fill, but by the end of the curve, the track is located in a deep cut.

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Horseshoe curves are common on railway lines in steeply graded or hilly country, where means must be found to achieve acceptable grades and minimize construction costs.

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More than 20 tunnels and couple of horseshoe curves were built to overcome rough terrain and elevation differences.

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There are three one-lane bridges: two cross gulches midway through the horseshoe curves and the other at mile 26.

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