A symmetrical parabolic curve passes through point A whose elevation is 23.23m at a distance meters from P.C. The elevation of the P.C. at station 4+100 is 22.56m. The grade of the back ta is +2% and the length of the curve is 120m.. Determine the grade of the forward tangent. -2.3%

A symmetrical parabolic curve passes through point A whose elevation is 23.23m at a distance meters from P.C. The elevation of the P.C. at station 4+100 is 22.56m. The grade of the back ta is +2% and the length of the curve is 120m.. Determine the grade of the forward tangent. -2.3%

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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