A vertical curve is to be placed through sta 81+50 at an elevation of 638.42 ft. The grade into the curve is -3.6% and the grade out of the curve is +3.8%. The point of vertical curve (PVC) is at sta 76+00 and elevation 646.12 ft. What is the required length of curve? PVC sta 76+00 elev 646.12 ft (A) 25.0 ft (B) 168 ft (C) 407 ft (D) 925 ft sta 81+50 elev 638.42 ft -3.6% PL PVI +3.8% PVT

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A vertical curve is to be placed through sta 81+50 at an
elevation of 638.42 ft. The grade into the curve is -3.6%
and the grade out of the curve is +3.8%. The point
of vertical curve (PVC) is at sta 76+00 and elevation
646.12 ft. What is the required length of curve?
PVC
sta 76+00
elev 646.12 ft
(A) 25.0 ft
(B) 168 ft
(C) 407 ft
(D) 925 ft
sta 81+50
elev 638.42 ft
-3.6%
PT
PVI
+3.8%
PVT
Transcribed Image Text:A vertical curve is to be placed through sta 81+50 at an elevation of 638.42 ft. The grade into the curve is -3.6% and the grade out of the curve is +3.8%. The point of vertical curve (PVC) is at sta 76+00 and elevation 646.12 ft. What is the required length of curve? PVC sta 76+00 elev 646.12 ft (A) 25.0 ft (B) 168 ft (C) 407 ft (D) 925 ft sta 81+50 elev 638.42 ft -3.6% PT PVI +3.8% PVT
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