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25.01 Two tangents are connected with a vertical parabolic curve passing through P, of elevation 20.175
m. at station 1+020. If the forward tangent is +2% grade and the backward tangent is +7%, and the
vertex of elevation 20.00 m. is at station 1+000. Find the total length of the curve.
a.) 150 m.
b.) 100 m.
c.) 200 m.
d.) 130 m.
Transcribed Image Text:25.01 Two tangents are connected with a vertical parabolic curve passing through P, of elevation 20.175 m. at station 1+020. If the forward tangent is +2% grade and the backward tangent is +7%, and the vertex of elevation 20.00 m. is at station 1+000. Find the total length of the curve. a.) 150 m. b.) 100 m. c.) 200 m. d.) 130 m.
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