Two straights, AR having gradient falling to the right at 9V:6H and RT having gradient rising to the right at 10V:5H, are to be connected by a 240m parabolic curve. The beginning of the vertical curve is situated at station 11+342 of elevation 32.25 meters. At what station and elevation is the lowest point of the Curve situated?

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Two straights, AR having gradient falling to the right at 9V:6H and RT having
gradient rising to the right at 10V:5H, are to be connected by a 240m parabolic
curve. The beginning of the vertical curve is situated at station 11+342 of
elevation 32.25 meters. At what station and elevation is the lowest point of the
curve situated?
Transcribed Image Text:Two straights, AR having gradient falling to the right at 9V:6H and RT having gradient rising to the right at 10V:5H, are to be connected by a 240m parabolic curve. The beginning of the vertical curve is situated at station 11+342 of elevation 32.25 meters. At what station and elevation is the lowest point of the curve situated?
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