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An equal-tangent crest vertical curve is 1919.200m long and connects a +2.5%and –1.5%grade. If the design...

An equal-tangent crest vertical curve is 1919.200m long and connects a +2.5%and –1.5%grade. If the design speed of the roadway is 88.5 kph, does this curve have adequate passing-sight distance?

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