You are designing a vertical sag curve joining a -3% grade to a +2% grade. The design speed is 60 mph. For the design of the curve, the stopping sight distance is based on a 0% grade. 1. Is the shape of the vertical curve circular, elliptic, or parabolic?

You are designing a vertical sag curve joining a -3% grade to a +2% grade. The design speed is 60 mph. For the design of the curve, the stopping sight distance is based on a 0% grade. 1. Is the shape of the vertical curve circular, elliptic, or parabolic?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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A curve is a turn that is provided horizontally or vertically in the design of highways, railways, and runways. A curve connects two straight lines that are separated by the deflection angle. It helps to change the direction and alignment of the highways, railway tracks, and runways. Therefore, the gradual change in their alignment is made by using a curve to provide comfort to the passengers and this also provides an easy turn to change the direction of the moving vehicle.

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You are designing a vertical sag curve joining a -3% grade to a + 2% grade. The design speed is 60 mph.
For the design of the curve, the stopping sight distance is based on a 0% grade.
1. Is the shape of the vertical curve circular, elliptic, or parabolic?

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