4. A crest vertical curve connects a +4.44% grade and a -6.87% grade. The PVI is at station 43 + 50.00 at an elevation of 1240.00 ft. The design speed is 30 mi/h. Determine: a. The length of the vertical curve using the AASHTO method ("K" factors) b. The station of the BVC c. The elevation of the BVC The station of the EVC d. e. The elevation of the EVC t. The station of the high point g. The elevation of the high point h. The elevation of station 44 + 23.23

4. A crest vertical curve connects a +4.44% grade and a -6.87% grade. The PVI is at station 43 + 50.00 at an elevation of 1240.00 ft. The design speed is 30 mi/h. Determine: a. The length of the vertical curve using the AASHTO method ("K" factors) b. The station of the BVC c. The elevation of the BVC The station of the EVC d. e. The elevation of the EVC t. The station of the high point g. The elevation of the high point h. The elevation of station 44 + 23.23

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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