3.3 Vertical Alignment 53 ELEMENTS OF VERTICAL CURVE DESIGN An equal-tangent vertical curve is to be constructed between grades of -2.0% (initial) and +1.0% (final). The PVI is at station 110+ 00 and at elevation 420 ft. Due to a street crossing the roadway, the elevation of the roadway at station 112 + 00 must be at 424.5 ft. Design the curve.

3.3 Vertical Alignment 53 ELEMENTS OF VERTICAL CURVE DESIGN An equal-tangent vertical curve is to be constructed between grades of -2.0% (initial) and +1.0% (final). The PVI is at station 110+ 00 and at elevation 420 ft. Due to a street crossing the roadway, the elevation of the roadway at station 112 + 00 must be at 424.5 ft. Design the curve.

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