A symmetrical parabolic summit curve is to connect two roads with grades of +4% and -2.5% that meet at station 18 +420 at an elevation of 80.522 m. This curve is to pass through a point P at station 18 + 400 at an elevation of 79.267 m. Determine the elevation at the highest point on the curve.

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A symmetrical parabolic summit curve is to connect two roads with grades of
+4% and -2.5% that meet at station 18 +420 at an elevation of 80.522 m. This
curve is to pass through a point P at station 18 + 400 at an elevation of 79.267 m.
Determine the elevation at the highest point on the curve.
Transcribed Image Text:A symmetrical parabolic summit curve is to connect two roads with grades of +4% and -2.5% that meet at station 18 +420 at an elevation of 80.522 m. This curve is to pass through a point P at station 18 + 400 at an elevation of 79.267 m. Determine the elevation at the highest point on the curve.
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