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If new research showed that the standard heights for crest vertical curve design were H1=3.0 ft and H2=1.5 ft, respectively, by what percent would the minimum length of curvature increase or decrease for
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If new research showed that the standard heights for crest vertical curve design were H1=3.0 ft and H2=1.5 ft, respectively, by what percent would the minimum length of curvature increase or decrease for a crest curve with a stopping sight distance of 500 ft and grades of +3% and -2%, respectively.

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Answer:

A = 5

S<L, L = 714.89ft

S>L, L = 650.29ft

L = 115.85ft

Percentage min. Length of curvature = 6.2 %

Explanation: see explanation at the attached file

If new research showed that the standard heights for crest vertical curve design were-example-1
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