A vertical summit curve is having tangents which intersects at point Pl at Station 12+584.57 and 139.32 meters elevation. The grade for the forward tangent is -5.25%. Station PC is at

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A vertical summit curve is having tangents
which intersects at point Pl at Station 12+584.57
and 139.32 meters elevation. The grade for
the forward tangent is -5.25%. Station PC is at
station 12+527.65 and having an elevation of
122.32 meters. What is the elevation of point A
along the curve with Station 12+547.22?
draw the curve and show solution
Transcribed Image Text:A vertical summit curve is having tangents which intersects at point Pl at Station 12+584.57 and 139.32 meters elevation. The grade for the forward tangent is -5.25%. Station PC is at station 12+527.65 and having an elevation of 122.32 meters. What is the elevation of point A along the curve with Station 12+547.22? draw the curve and show solution
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