A vertical parabolic curve is designed to pass thru three points on the profile of an existing unimproved road with stationing and corresponding elevations as follows: P1: station 6 + 220, Elev. 63m; P2: station 6 + 435, Elev. 68m; P3: station 6 + 555, Elev. 60.50m. a. Determine the stationing of the highest point of the curve. b. Determine the elevation of the highest point of the curve.

A vertical parabolic curve is designed to pass thru three points on the profile of an existing unimproved road with stationing and corresponding elevations as follows: P1: station 6 + 220, Elev. 63m; P2: station 6 + 435, Elev. 68m; P3: station 6 + 555, Elev. 60.50m. a. Determine the stationing of the highest point of the curve. b. Determine the elevation of the highest point 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 7P

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