2. A grad of 1.5% intersects a grade of -2.5% at station 1+080 of elevation 68.94m. If the summit is located at 91.5m from the PC, find the length of the curve. Also, solve for the elevation of the curve at every 20m full station.

2. A grad of 1.5% intersects a grade of -2.5% at station 1+080 of elevation 68.94m. If the summit is located at 91.5m from the PC, find the length of the curve. Also, solve for the elevation of the curve at every 20m full station.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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