A +2 percent grade on an arterial highway intersects with a -1 percent grade at station (535 +24.25) at an elevation of 300 ft. If the design speed of the highway is 65 mi/h, determine the stations and elevations of the BVC and EVC, the elevation of each 100-ft station, and the high point. Use L = KA.

A +2 percent grade on an arterial highway intersects with a -1 percent grade at station (535 +24.25) at an elevation of 300 ft. If the design speed of the highway is 65 mi/h, determine the stations and elevations of the BVC and EVC, the elevation of each 100-ft station, and the high point. Use L = KA.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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