A vertical curve is to be constructed joining two gradients AB and BC.Using the values given in Table Q2, design the curve at 20 metres intervals.Q2.Table Q2 (Units are in metres)First Grade (+ %)3.7Distance of highest/lowest ptSecond Grade (+ %)-1.7RL of highest/lowest ptLength of Curve (2l)Sighting Distance (s)Driver's eye (h)Object height (h,)Chainage of highest/lowest ptK-value45Chainage AChainage BReduced Level B2709.94139.184ANSWERS (Q2)DataFirst Grade (+ %)Second Grade (+ %)Chainage BRL BK-valueSolutionLength of CurveChainage AChainage CRL ARL CRL onRL onChainagedHygradecurvePlease add additional rows as needed.

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Q2. A vertical curve is to be constructed joining two gradients AB and BC. Using the values given in Table Q2, design the curve at 20 metres intervals. Table Q2 (Units are in metres) First Grade (+ %) Second Grade (+ %)| Length of Curve (21)[ Sighting Distance (s) Driver's eye (h) Object height (h,)| 3-7 Distance of highest/lowest pt -1.7 RL of highest/lowest pt Chainage of highest/lowest pt K-value 45 Chainage A Chainage B Reduced Level B 2709.941 39.184 ANSWERS (Q2) Data First Grade (+ %) Second Grade (+ %)| Chainage B RL B K-value Solution Length of Curve Chainage A Chainage C RL A RL C

Q2. A vertical curve is to be constructed joining two gradients AB and BC. Using the values given in Table Q2, design the curve at 20 metres intervals. Table Q2 (Units are in metres) First Grade (+ %) Second Grade (+ %)| Length of Curve (21)[ Sighting Distance (s) Driver's eye (h) Object height (h,)| 3-7 Distance of highest/lowest pt -1.7 RL of highest/lowest pt Chainage of highest/lowest pt K-value 45 Chainage A Chainage B Reduced Level B 2709.941 39.184 ANSWERS (Q2) Data First Grade (+ %) Second Grade (+ %)| Chainage B RL B K-value Solution Length of Curve Chainage A Chainage C RL A RL C

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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