The distance of the highest point of a Vertical Curve is 70.59m from PC. If the length of the curve is 120m and the slope of the forward tangent is -4.4%. L1 is 80m and L2 is 40m. 1. Determine the slope of the back tangent in % 2. Determine the value of the maximum offset in meters. 3. Determine the elevation of the hp in meters is Elev. PC is 110m.

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The distance of the highest point of a Vertical Curve is 70.59m from PC. If the length of the curve is 120m
and the slope of the forward tangent is -4.4%. L1 is 80m and L2 is 40m.
1. Determine the slope of the back tangent in %
2.
Determine the value of the maximum offset in meters.
3. Determine the elevation of the hp in meters is Elev. PC is 110m.
Transcribed Image Text:The distance of the highest point of a Vertical Curve is 70.59m from PC. If the length of the curve is 120m and the slope of the forward tangent is -4.4%. L1 is 80m and L2 is 40m. 1. Determine the slope of the back tangent in % 2. Determine the value of the maximum offset in meters. 3. Determine the elevation of the hp in meters is Elev. PC is 110m.
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