Question: ( 2 0 points ) A vertical curve has a curve length of L = 8 0 0 f t and connects two grades G

(20 points) A vertical curve has a curve length of L=800ft and connects two grades G1=3% and G2=-2%. The point of vertical intersection (PVI) is at station 29+60.00, with an elevation of 283.2ft.
a.(4 pts) Find the station and elevation at the point of vertical curvature (PVC).
Station 25+60.00
Elevation 271.2ft
b.(4 pts) Find the station and elevation at the point of vertical tangency (PVT).
Station 33+60.0033+60.00
Elevation
275.2ft
c.(4 pts) Find the station and elevation of the highest point of the curve.
sation 30+40.00
Elevation
278.4ft
d.(4 pts) An overpass highway with an underside elevation of 291.2ft will be built perpendicularly to the curve. The new highway must maintain at least a 16ft clearance over the existing curve. Find the range(s) of location (shown in station) on the vertical curve over which the new overpass can be constructed.
Any Location between PVC and 27+20.00 or beyond PVT
(4 pts) A car is traveling downhill on this vertical curve, where grade equals G2=-2%, at a speed of 35 miles per hour. Determine the required stopping sight distance. [Use the perception-reaction time of 2.5 seconds and deceleration rate of [:11.2fts2}
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( 2 0 points ) A vertical curve has a curve

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