Q4. An equal-tangent vertical curve is used to connect a -0.8% gradient at PVC to a +0.6% gradient at PVT with a K value of 245m/%. The elevation of PVC is 97m. a) What would the length of the vertical curve be? b) Calculate the elevation of the point PVI, where the tangents cross. c) What is the equation for this vertical curve?

Q4. An equal-tangent vertical curve is used to connect a -0.8% gradient at PVC to a +0.6% gradient at PVT with a K value of 245m/%. The elevation of PVC is 97m. a) What would the length of the vertical curve be? b) Calculate the elevation of the point PVI, where the tangents cross. c) What is the equation for this vertical curve?

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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