The length of curve at side of PC is 45 while on the PT is 50m. A sewer line with its top having an elevation of 108.6 is found at station 6+826. A parabolic curve is to be constructed having a back tangent of 5.5% and forward tangent of - 8.5% with PC stationed at 6+785 having an elevation of 111m. Determine the height of fill from sewer line.

The length of curve at side of PC is 45 while on the PT is 50m. A sewer line with its top having an elevation of 108.6 is found at station 6+826. A parabolic curve is to be constructed having a back tangent of 5.5% and forward tangent of - 8.5% with PC stationed at 6+785 having an elevation of 111m. Determine the height of fill from sewer line.

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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