Building Banked Tracks The full article on how to build a banked track - here's how to do the calculations |
The examples in the graphs are for a turn that ends up at 180 degrees. For those who who want a formula to calculate the sizes for any angle of turn. R = the radius of the turn when it is flat A = the angle of the turn when it is flat R/r = a/A The cosine of the banking angle = A/a - or if you prefer a diagram |
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