SITUATION 8: A parabolic sag curve has tangent grades of -2% and +3%. The stationing of PT is at 10+300 and elevation of 100 m. The total allowable change of grades per 20 m station is 0.002. 23. Compute the total length of the curve. a. 500 m b. 600 m c. 400 m d. 700 m 24. Find the stationing of PC. a. 9+900 b. 9+600 c. 9+700 d. 9+800 25. Find the elevation of PC. a. 105 m b. 125 m c. 102 m d. 120 m

SITUATION 8: A parabolic sag curve has tangent grades of -2% and +3%. The stationing of PT is at 10+300 and elevation of 100 m. The total allowable change of grades per 20 m station is 0.002. 23. Compute the total length of the curve. a. 500 m b. 600 m c. 400 m d. 700 m 24. Find the stationing of PC. a. 9+900 b. 9+600 c. 9+700 d. 9+800 25. Find the elevation of PC. a. 105 m b. 125 m c. 102 m d. 120 m

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