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tangent vertical curve is intended to connect grades of 3.6% and -3.2%. If this curve is to be a part of a highway designed with a PSD of 550ft, determine the minimum length

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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