A vertical summit curve has tangents of +4% and -2%. The allowable rate of change of grade is 0.3% per meter station. Stationing and elevation of P.T. ia at 10 + 020 and 143.63 m. respectively. Calculate the following: a. Length of the curve b. distance of the highest point of the curve from PC c. elevation of the highest point of the curve

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A vertical summit curve has tangents of +4% and -2%. The allowable rate of
change of grade is 0.3% per meter station. Stationing and elevation of P.T. ia at 10
+ 020 and 143.63 m. respectively. Calculate the following:
a. Length of the curve
b. distance of the highest point of the curve from PC
c. elevation of the highest point of the curve
Transcribed Image Text:A vertical summit curve has tangents of +4% and -2%. The allowable rate of change of grade is 0.3% per meter station. Stationing and elevation of P.T. ia at 10 + 020 and 143.63 m. respectively. Calculate the following: a. Length of the curve b. distance of the highest point of the curve from PC c. elevation of the highest point of the curve
Highest pt.
82--2%
y
H.
P.T.
P.C.
-200-
10+020
-200-
S1=266.67-
133.33 El. 142.63
Transcribed Image Text:Highest pt. 82--2% y H. P.T. P.C. -200- 10+020 -200- S1=266.67- 133.33 El. 142.63
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