A vertical curve is going to be designed to join a 0% grade with a +5% grade at a section of a highway. The station and elevation of the PVC point are 5+00 and 12 ft, respectively. Assuming AASHTO design standard values for perception-reaction time, deceleration rate for braking, and driver's eye and object heights, determine the following: 1. The min length of the curve if the design speed is 65 mi/h. 2. The station and elevation of the PVT. 3. The station and elevation of the high or low point. 4. The elevation of the point at station 6+50.

A vertical curve is going to be designed to join a 0% grade with a +5% grade at a section of a highway. The station and elevation of the PVC point are 5+00 and 12 ft, respectively. Assuming AASHTO design standard values for perception-reaction time, deceleration rate for braking, and driver's eye and object heights, determine the following: 1. The min length of the curve if the design speed is 65 mi/h. 2. The station and elevation of the PVT. 3. The station and elevation of the high or low point. 4. The elevation of the point at station 6+50.

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A curve is a turn that is provided horizontally or vertically in the design of highways, railways, and runways. A curve connects two straight lines that are separated by the deflection angle. It helps to change the direction and alignment of the highways, railway tracks, and runways. Therefore, the gradual change in their alignment is made by using a curve to provide comfort to the passengers and this also provides an easy turn to change the direction of the moving vehicle.

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A vertical curve is going to be designed to join a 0% grade with a +5% grade at a section of a
highway. The station and elevation of the PVC point are 5+00 and 12 ft, respectively. Assuming
AASHTO design standard values for perception-reaction time, deceleration rate for braking, and
driver's eye and object heights, determine the following:
1. The min length of the curve if the design speed is 65 mi/h.
2. The station and elevation of the PVT.
3. The station and elevation of the high or low point.
4. The elevation of the point at station 6+50.

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