An existing vertical curve on a highway with a 50 mph design speed joins a +2.7% grade with a -3.2% grade. -Determine the minimum length to satisfy SSD requirements. Use both the SSD equation(using worst case scenario for grade) and

An existing vertical curve on a highway with a 50 mph design speed joins a +2.7% grade with a -3.2% grade. -Determine the minimum length to satisfy SSD requirements. Use both the SSD equation(using worst case scenario for grade) and

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Chapter14: Highway Surveys And Location

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An existing vertical curve on a highway with a 50 mph
design speed joins a +2.7% grade with a -3.2% grade.
-Determine the minimum length to satisfy SSD
requirements.
Use both the SSD equation(using worst case
scenario for grade) and
the K factor to determine length
-Compare the results and then make a recommendation
on which length should be used

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