A symmetrical parabolic summit curve connects two grades of +5.9% and -4.2%. It is to pass through a point "D" on the curve at station 25+180m. If the stationing of the grade intersection is 25+145m and the stationing of PVC is 24+979m, determine the following:

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A symmetrical parabolic summit curve connects two grades of +5.9% and -4.2%. It is to pass through a point "D" on the curve at station 25+180m. If the stationing of the grade intersection is 25+145m and the stationing of PVC is 24+979m, determine the following:


A. Length of the parabolic curve

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B. Stationing of the highest point. 

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C. Difference in elevation between PVC and PV

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D. Difference in elevation between PVC and point D

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