A downgrade of 2% intersects an upgrade of 4% at an elevation of 200 feet at station 55+15.00, where a 300 feet curve will be fitted. Calculate a) middle ordinate in feet b) station and elevation of the BVC c) station and elevation of the EVC d) station and elevation of the low point. Provide a sketch of the curve.

A downgrade of 2% intersects an upgrade of 4% at an elevation of 200 feet at station 55+15.00, where a 300 feet curve will be fitted. Calculate a) middle ordinate in feet b) station and elevation of the BVC c) station and elevation of the EVC d) station and elevation of the low point. Provide a sketch of the curve.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16P

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