metrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent grade of +8% and a back tangent grade of -5%. The length of the curve on the left side of the tangents intersection is 100 meters long while on its right side is 150 meters long. The tangents intersection is located at station 10 + 200 having an elevation of 100 m. Determine (a) location and elevation of the lowest point on the curve and (b) the e
metrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent grade of +8% and a back tangent grade of -5%. The length of the curve on the left side of the tangents intersection is 100 meters long while on its right side is 150 meters long. The tangents intersection is located at station 10 + 200 having an elevation of 100 m. Determine (a) location and elevation of the lowest point on the curve and (b) the e
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3. An unsymmetrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent grade of +8% and a back tangent grade of -5%. The length of the curve on the left side of the tangents intersection is 100 meters long while on its right side is 150 meters long. The tangents intersection is located at station 10 + 200 having an elevation of 100 m. Determine (a) location and elevation of the lowest point on the curve and (b) the elevation of station 10+300
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