A vertical crest curve has an approach grade +4% and a departure grade -3%. The Vertical Intersection Point level is 125m Australian Height Datum (AHD), with Chainage 3405m. It is proposed to use a curve 550m long. Calculate: Chainage and Level at TP1 Chainage and Level at TP2. Chainage and level at the apex point. 3444.286m; 120.285MAHD 114m AHD 116.75MAHD

A vertical crest curve has an approach grade +4% and a departure grade -3%. The Vertical Intersection Point level is 125m Australian Height Datum (AHD), with Chainage 3405m. It is proposed to use a curve 550m long. Calculate: Chainage and Level at TP1 Chainage and Level at TP2. Chainage and level at the apex point. 3444.286m; 120.285MAHD 114m AHD 116.75MAHD

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

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