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Determine the minimum length of a crest vertical curve if the grades are (+4%) and (-2%)....

Determine the minimum length of a crest vertical curve if the grades are (+4%) and (-2%).

Assume design speed is 70 mi/h, a =11.2 ft /sec2, perception-reaction time = 2.5 sec

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