) compute the grade of the forward tangent. [Format: AX:XX%) A - sign [+ or -], X - numerical value b) compute the stationing of the highest point of the curve from the P.C. [Format: 0+000.00] c) compute the elevation of the highest point of the curve **USE 2 DECIMAL PLACES**
) compute the grade of the forward tangent. [Format: AX:XX%) A - sign [+ or -], X - numerical value b) compute the stationing of the highest point of the curve from the P.C. [Format: 0+000.00] c) compute the elevation of the highest point of the curve **USE 2 DECIMAL PLACES**
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a) compute the grade of the forward tangent. [Format: AX:XX%) A - sign [+ or -], X - numerical value
b) compute the stationing of the highest point of the curve from the P.C. [Format: 0+000.00]
c) compute the elevation of the highest point of the curve
**USE 2 DECIMAL PLACES**

Transcribed Image Text:A symmetrical parabolic curve passes through point A whose elevation is 23.23 m at a distance of 54 m.
from the PC. The elevation of the PC at station 4 + 100 is 22.56 m. The grade of the back tangent is +2%
and the length of curve is 120 m.
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