A vertical summit curve is having tangents which intersects at point P) at Station 12+604.36 and 138.47 meters elevation. The grade for the forward tangent is -5.78%. Station PC is at station 12+522.29 and having an elevation of 116.75 meters. What is the elevation of point A along the curve with Station 12+547.78

A vertical summit curve is having tangents which intersects at point P) at Station 12+604.36 and 138.47 meters elevation. The grade for the forward tangent is -5.78%. Station PC is at station 12+522.29 and having an elevation of 116.75 meters. What is the elevation of point A along the curve with Station 12+547.78

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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