a. Length of the parabolic curve Note: 1. Calculation/ solutlon should be clear in three (3) decimal places. b. Compute the elevation at point "X"?

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3. A symmetrical parabolic curve has its highest point located at a distance 52.50
m from PT.The back tangent has a grade of +5.0% meets the forward tangent
of (-) 3.0 % at PI with elev. 50 and at sta 2 + 080. The curve passes thru point
"X" on the curve at sta 2 +097.50, Sketch and solve
a. Length of the parabolic curve
Note: 1. Calculation/ solutlon should be clear in three (3) decimal places.
b. Compute the elevation at point "X"?
II. Write your final answers with a summary table. (at Front Page)
Transcribed Image Text:3. A symmetrical parabolic curve has its highest point located at a distance 52.50 m from PT.The back tangent has a grade of +5.0% meets the forward tangent of (-) 3.0 % at PI with elev. 50 and at sta 2 + 080. The curve passes thru point "X" on the curve at sta 2 +097.50, Sketch and solve a. Length of the parabolic curve Note: 1. Calculation/ solutlon should be clear in three (3) decimal places. b. Compute the elevation at point "X"? II. Write your final answers with a summary table. (at Front Page)
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