An ascending gradient of 1 in 80 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 40. The length of summit curve required to provide overtaking sight distance of 600m will be A) 703.12 m B) 908.50 m C c) 1406.25 m D) 1608 m

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An ascending gradient of 1 in 80 meets a
descending gradient of 1 in 40. The length of
summit curve required to provide overtaking
sight distance of 600m will be
A) 703.12 m
B) 908.50 m
C
1406.25 m
D) 1608 m
Transcribed Image Text:An ascending gradient of 1 in 80 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 40. The length of summit curve required to provide overtaking sight distance of 600m will be A) 703.12 m B) 908.50 m C 1406.25 m D) 1608 m
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