Answer 3 parts 1. A vertical curve is located along the north sound bound direction at an intersection as shown belowB. Where is the highest point of curve as measured from pvc located along the north-south bound direction at anintersection, as shown below. The north-bound approach is marked by an arrow. Answer the followingquestions:Lane 2Lane 1North-bound(a) The vertical curve has an initial grade (G₁) of +3%. The exiting grade (G₂) is -2.5%. The verticalcurve length is 350 ft. Design speed is 45 mph. Is this curve safe in terms of stopping sightdistance (SSD)?1

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Answer 3 parts 1. A vertical curve is located along the north sound bound direction at an intersection as shown below B. Where is the highest point of curve as measured from pvc

located along the north-south bound direction at an
intersection, as shown below. The north-bound approach is marked by an arrow. Answer the following
questions:
Lane 2
Lane 1
North-bound
(a) The vertical curve has an initial grade (G₁) of +3%. The exiting grade (G₂) is -2.5%. The vertical
curve length is 350 ft. Design speed is 45 mph. Is this curve safe in terms of stopping sight
distance (SSD)?
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