A symmetrical parabolic vertical curve having length L =205 m, if the gradient of the two tangent g= +1.5%, g=-1%, the elevation of the Vertex = (Z,) = 45.528 m, the (V) station -11+ 25. Compute the following : A. The elevation of the heights (lowest) point on the curve. B. Compute the elevation of stations (11 + 00), (12 + 25) on the curve.

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A symmetrical parabolic vertical curve having length L 205 m, if the gradient of the
two tangent g=+1.5%, g= -1%, the elevation of the Vertex = (Z,) = 45. 528 m, the
(V) station =11+ 25. Compute the following:
A. The elevation of the heights (lowest) point on the curve.
B. Compute the elevation of stations (11 + 00), (12 + 25) on the curve.
Transcribed Image Text:A symmetrical parabolic vertical curve having length L 205 m, if the gradient of the two tangent g=+1.5%, g= -1%, the elevation of the Vertex = (Z,) = 45. 528 m, the (V) station =11+ 25. Compute the following: A. The elevation of the heights (lowest) point on the curve. B. Compute the elevation of stations (11 + 00), (12 + 25) on the curve.
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