Question:A series of vertical curves connect a 3% upgrade, a 2%
downgrade, and another 3% upgrade...
Question
A series of vertical curves connect a 3% upgrade, a 2%
downgrade, and another 3% upgrade...
A series of vertical curves connect a 3% upgrade, a 2%
downgrade, and another 3% upgrade moving west to east. These curves
are designed such that they connect directly to one another (i.e.,
the PVT of the first curve is the PVC of the second curve). If the
design speed of the alignment is 60 mi/h, what is the elevation
difference between the two road segments (i.e., the vertical
difference between the PVC of the first curve and the PVT of the
second curve)? (20 points)