It is required to construct a vertical curve with 400m from the PC at STA 3+16, elev.214m to the vertex and 240m from the vertex to the PT. The grade at PC is -2% and the grade at PT is 8%. Determine the station and elevation of the lowest point of the curve. DRAW FIGURE and use 3 decimal points
It is required to construct a vertical curve with 400m from the PC at STA 3+16, elev.214m to the vertex and 240m from the vertex to the PT. The grade at PC is -2% and the grade at PT is 8%. Determine the station and elevation of the lowest point of the curve. DRAW FIGURE and use 3 decimal points
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It is required to construct a vertical curve with 400m from the PC at
STA 3+16, elev.214m to the vertex and 240m from the vertex to the PT.
The grade at PC is -2% and the grade at PT is 8%.
Determine the station and elevation of the lowest point of the curve.
DRAW FIGURE and use 3 decimal points
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