A vertical summit symmetrical parabolic curve has a length of 141m with tangent grades of-1.5% and 2.5% intersecting at station 12+640.22 at elevation of 240m above mean sea level.Determine the location and station of the highest point of the curve.

Solution: Given Data: n1=-1.5%n2=2.5%Elevation=240 mStation=12+640.22

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A vertical summit symmetrical parabolic curve has a length of 141m with tangent grades of -1.5% and 2.5% intersecting at station 12+640.22 at elevation of 240m above mean sea level. Determine the location and station of the highest point of the curve.