Elementary Surveying (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780133758887
Author: Charles D. Ghilani, Paul R. Wolf
Publisher: PEARSON
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Advantage of using a parabola in the vertical curve design
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The vertical curve should provide smooth transitions between two set of grades. The ideal applied for vertical curves is parabola because it provides constant rate of change of grade for highways and railroads.
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The main advantage of using parabola because it provides smooth transition of curve.
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