Sag Curve: A grade from the PVC to the PVI is -6% and from PVI to PVT is +2%. It is required to connect these grade lines with a vertical parabolic curve will pass 3.0 m. directly above the PVI. 11. Determine the length of this curve. a) 420 m b) 380 m c) 400 m d) 300 m 12. Determine the location of the lowest point measured from the PVT. a) 100m b) 75m c) 100m d) 225m

Sag Curve: A grade from the PVC to the PVI is -6% and from PVI to PVT is +2%. It is required to connect these grade lines with a vertical parabolic curve will pass 3.0 m. directly above the PVI. 11. Determine the length of this curve. a) 420 m b) 380 m c) 400 m d) 300 m 12. Determine the location of the lowest point measured from the PVT. a) 100m b) 75m c) 100m d) 225m

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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