The PVI of a vertical summit parabolic curve is located at Sta. 14+750 with elevation of 76.30m. The back tangent has a grade of 3.4% while the forward tangent has -4.8% grade. The length of the curve is 300m. 14+750 PI EL=76.30 8=3.4% P.C. 82=-4.8% H A P.T. -S,=124.39+ %3D300 m Determine the horizontal distance of the vertical curve turning point from the PVI. in meters, up to 4 decimal places.

The PVI of a vertical summit parabolic curve is located at Sta. 14+750 with elevation of 76.30m. The back tangent has a grade of 3.4% while the forward tangent has -4.8% grade. The length of the curve is 300m. 14+750 PI EL=76.30 8=3.4% P.C. 82=-4.8% H A P.T. -S,=124.39+ %3D300 m Determine the horizontal distance of the vertical curve turning point from the PVI. in meters, up to 4 decimal places.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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