Given a design speed of 80 kph, grades G₁ = +2%; G₂ = -2%, determine the required length of the vertical curve if: 1. The stopping sight distance is 110 m; and Answer: L = 113.62 m 2. The passing sight distance is 550 m. Answer: L = 1,205.18 m

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 THE ANSWER IN 2 IS L = 1205.18 m

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Given a design speed of 80 kph, grades G₁ = +2%; G₂ = -2%, determine the required length of the
vertical curve if:
1. The stopping sight distance is 110 m; and
Answer: L = 113.62 m
2. The passing sight distance is 550 m.
Answer: L = 1,205.18 m
Transcribed Image Text:Given a design speed of 80 kph, grades G₁ = +2%; G₂ = -2%, determine the required length of the vertical curve if: 1. The stopping sight distance is 110 m; and Answer: L = 113.62 m 2. The passing sight distance is 550 m. Answer: L = 1,205.18 m
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