MODULE 7

Chapter 7
VERTICAL PARABOLIC CURVES

PARABOLIC CURVES
In highway practice, abrupt change in the vertical direction of moving vehicles should be avoided. In
order to provide gradual change in vertical direction, a parabolic vertical curve is adopted on
account of its slope which varies at constant rate with respect to horizontal distances.

SYMMETRICAL PARABOLIC CURVES

Properties of Vertical Parabolic Curves:

1. The vertical offsets from the tangent to the curve are proportional to the squares of the
distances from the point of tangency.
𝑦1 𝐻 𝑦1 𝑦
(𝑥1 )2
= 𝐿 2 (𝑥1 )2
= (𝑥 2)2
( ) 2
2

𝑦2 𝐻 𝑦3 𝐻
(𝑥2 )2
= 𝐿 2 (𝑥3 )2
= 𝐿 2
( ) ( )
2 2

2. The curve bisects the distance between the vertex and the midpoint of the long chord.

From similar triangles:

𝐵𝐹 𝐶𝐷 𝐶𝐷
𝐿 = 𝐿
𝐵𝐹 = 2
2

From the first property of the curve:

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 𝐵𝐹 𝐶𝐷
𝐿 2
= 𝐿2
( )
2
𝐶𝐷𝐿2
𝐵𝐸 = 4𝐿2
𝐶𝐷
𝐵𝐸 = 4
1
𝐻 = 4 𝐶𝐷
𝐶𝐷
𝑏𝑢𝑡 = 𝐵𝐹
2
1 𝐶𝐷
𝐵𝐸 = ( )
2 2
1
𝐵𝐸 = 2 𝐵𝐹

3. If the algebraic difference in the rate of grade of the two slopes is positive, that is
(𝑔1 − 𝑔2 ), we have a “summit curve”, but if it is negative, we have a “sag curve”.
4. The length of curve of a vertical parabolic curve, refers to the horizontal distance from
the P.C. to the P.T.
5. The stationing of vertical parabolic curves is measured not along the curve but along a
horizontal line.
6. For a symmetrical parabolic curve, the number of stations to the left must be equal to
the number of stations to the right of the intersection of the slopes or forward and
backward tangent.
7. The slope of the parabola varies uniformly along the curve, as shown by differentiating
the equation of the parabolic curve.
𝑦 = 𝑘𝑥 2
𝑑𝑦
𝑑𝑥
= 2𝑘𝑥
𝑑2 𝑦
The second derivative is = 2𝑘
𝑑𝑥 2
𝑑2 𝑦
Where = rate of change of grade of slope.
𝑑𝑥 2
Therefore, the rate of change of slope is constant and equal to:
𝑔 −𝑔
𝑟= 2 1
𝐿
𝑟 = 2𝑘
8. The maximum offset H is one-eighth the product of the algebraic difference between the
two rates of grade and the length of curve:
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From the figure: 𝐻 = 𝐵𝐸 = 4 𝐶𝐷
𝐿
𝐶𝐷 = (𝑔1 − 𝑔2 ) 2
1
𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝐻 = 4 𝐶𝐷
1 𝐿
𝐻 = [(𝑔1 − 𝑔2 ) ]
4 2

𝟏
𝑯 = 𝟖 𝑳(𝒈𝟏 − 𝒈𝟐 )

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Location of Highest and Lowest point of the curve:

From the P.C.

𝒈𝟏 𝑳
𝑺𝟏 = 𝒈
𝟏 −𝒈𝟐

From the P.T.

𝒈𝟐 𝑳
𝑺𝟐 = 𝒈
𝟐 −𝒈𝟏

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Example Problem 1:

A parabolic curve has a descending grade of -0.8% which meets an ascending grade
of +0.4% at sta. 11+030. The maximum allowable change of grade per 20m station is 0.15%.
Elevation at sta. 11+030 is 140.70

a. What is the length of the curve?

b. Compute the elevation of the lowest point of the curve
c. Compute the elevation of sta. 11+010

Solution:

a. Length of the curve

𝑔 −𝑔
𝑛= 2 1
𝑟
0.4−(−0.8)
𝑛= 0.15
𝑛 = 8 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠
𝑚
𝐿 = (20 )𝑥 8 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑳 = 𝟏𝟔𝟎 𝒎 answer

b. Elevation of Lowest Point, A

𝑔1 𝐿
𝑆1 = 𝑔
1 −𝑔2
(−0.8)(160)
𝑆1 =
−0.8−0.40
𝑆1 = 106.667𝑚
𝐿
𝐻 = 8 (𝑔2 − 𝑔1 )
160
𝐻= (0.004 + 0.008)
8
𝐻 = 0.24

Using 1st property of

parabola
𝑦1 𝐻
(𝑆2 )2
= 𝐿 2
( )
2
𝑦1 0.24
(53.333)2
= (80)2
𝑦1 = 0.107𝑚
𝑦 = 𝑔2 𝑥 = (0.004)(26.667) = 0.107𝑚
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐴 = 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝑉 + 𝑦1 + 𝑦
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐴 = 140.70 + 0.107 + 0.107
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗. 𝒐𝒇 𝑨 = 𝟏𝟒𝟎. 𝟗𝟏𝟒 𝒎 answer

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c. Elevation of Sta. 11+010, B

𝑦2 𝐻
(60)2
= 𝐿 2
( )
2
𝑦2 0.24
(60)2
= (80)2
𝑦2 = 0.135𝑚
𝑦3 = 𝑔1 (20) = (0.008)(20) = 0.16𝑚
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐵 = 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝑉 + 𝑦2 + 𝑦3
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐵 = 140.70 + 0.135 + 0.16
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗. 𝒐𝒇 𝑩 = 𝟏𝟒𝟎. 𝟗𝟗𝟓 𝒎 answer

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Example Problem 2:

A vertical summit parabolic curve has a vertical offset of 0.375m from the curve to
the grade tangent at sta. 7+050. The curve has a slope of +4% and -2% grades intersecting at
the P.I. The offset distance of the curve at P.I. is equal to 1.5m. The stationing of the P.C. is at
7+000.

a. Compute the required length of curve.

b. Compute the horizontal distance of the vertical curve turning point from the
point of intersection of grades.
c. Compute the elevation of the vertical curve turning point if the elevation of P.T.
is 86.42m.

Solution:

a. Length of the curve

Using 1st property of parabola

𝐻 = 1.5𝑚
𝐴𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎. 7 + 050, 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑦 = 0.375𝑚
𝑦 𝐻
(50)2
= 𝐿 2
( )
2
0.375 1.5
(50)2
= 𝐿 2
( )
2
𝑳 = 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝒎 answer

b. Horizontal distance of the vertical curve turning point from the point of
intersection of grades

Vertical curve turning point is the other term for Highest/Lowest point of the
curve.
𝑔1 𝐿
𝑆1 = 𝑔
1 −𝑔2

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 (4)(200)
𝑆1 = 4+2
𝑆1 = 133.333𝑚
𝐿
𝑥 = 𝑆1 −
2
𝑥 = 133.333 − 100

𝒙 = 𝟑𝟑. 𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝒎 answer

c. Elevation of Vertical Curve Turning Point

𝐸𝑙. 𝐻𝑃 = 𝐸𝑙. 𝑃. 𝑇. +𝑦2 − 𝑦1

𝑦2 = 𝑆2 𝑔2
𝑦2 = 66.667(0.02)
𝑦2 = 1.333
𝑦1 𝐻
(𝑆2 )2
= 𝐿 2
( )
2
𝑦1 1.50
(66.667)2
= (100)2
𝑦1 = 0.667

𝐸𝑙. 𝐻𝑃 = 86.42 + 1.333 − 0.667

𝑬𝒍. 𝑯𝑷 = 𝟖𝟕. 𝟎𝟖𝟔 𝒎 answer

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Example Problem 3:

A descending grade of 4% intersects an ascending grade of 3% at sta. 10+100 at

elevation 23.8m. These two grades are to be connected by a 250m vertical parabolic curve. A
reinforced concrete culvert pipe with overall diameter of 105 cm is to be constructed with its
top 30 cm below the subgrade. What will be the invert elevation of the culvert?

Solution:

𝑔2 𝐿
𝑆2 =
𝑔2 −𝑔1
(3)(250)
𝑆2 =
3+4
𝑆2 = 107.143𝑚
𝐿
𝐻 = (𝑔2 − 𝑔1 )
8
250
𝐻= (0.03 + 0.04)
8
𝐻 = 2.188𝑚

𝐸𝑙. 𝐿𝑃 = 𝐸𝑙. 𝑉. +𝑦1 + 𝑦

𝐿
𝑦1 = ( − 𝑆2 ) 𝑔2
2
𝑦1 = 17.857(0.03)
𝑦1 = 0.536
𝑦 𝐻
(𝑆 )2
= 𝐿2
2 ( )
2
𝑦 2.188
(107.143)2
= (125)2
𝑦 = 1.608

𝐸𝑙. 𝐿𝑃 = 23.8 + 0.536 + 1.608

𝐸𝑙. 𝐿𝑃 = 25.944 𝑚

𝐸𝑙. 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑢𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡 = 𝐸𝑙. 𝐿𝑃 − 0.30 − 1.05

𝐸𝑙. 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑢𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡 = 25.944 − 0.30 − 1.05
𝑬𝒍. 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕 = 𝟐𝟒. 𝟓𝟗𝟒 𝒎 answer

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UNSYMMETRICAL PARABOLIC CURVES
A vertical highway curve is at times designed to include a particular elevation at a certain
station where the grades of the forward and backward tangents have already been established. It is
therefore necessary to use a curve with unequal tangents or a compound curve which is usually
called “unsymmetrical” or as “asymmetrical” parabolic curve where one parabola extends from the
P.C. to a point directly below the vertex and a second parabola which extends from this point to the
P.T. In order to make the entire curve smooth and continuous, the two parabolas are so constructed
so that they will have a common tangent at the point where they joined, that is at a point directly
below the vertex.

Let us consider the figure shown below:

𝐿1 = 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑥

𝐿2 = 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑥
𝑔1 = 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝑔2 = 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡
Considering triangles AVD and ABC
2𝐻 (𝑔1 −𝑔2 )𝐿2
𝐿1
= 𝐿1 +𝐿2

(𝒈𝟏 −𝒈𝟐 )𝑳𝟏 𝑳𝟐

𝑯=
𝟐(𝑳𝟏 +𝑳𝟐 )

1
ℎ1 = 4 𝐻
1
ℎ2 = 4 𝐻

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Solving for 𝐿1
2𝐻 (𝑔1 −𝑔2 )𝐿2
𝐿1
= 𝐿1 +𝐿2

2𝐻𝐿1 + 2𝐻𝐿2 = 𝐿1 𝐿2 (𝑔1 − 𝑔2 )

𝟐𝑯𝑳𝟐
𝑳𝟏 =
𝑳𝟐 (𝒈𝟏 −𝒈𝟐 )−𝟐𝑯

Applying the squared property of parabola, in solving for the vertical offsets of the parabola.
𝑦1 𝐻
(𝑥1 )2
= (𝐿 2
1)

𝑦2 𝐻
(𝑥2 )2
= (𝐿 2
2)

Location of the highest or lowest point of the curve

𝐿1 𝑔1
a. From the P.C. when 2
<𝐻

𝒈𝟏 𝑳𝟏 𝟐
𝑺𝟏 = 𝟐𝑯

𝐿1 𝑔1
b. From the P.T. when 2
>𝐻

𝒈𝟐 𝑳𝟐 𝟐
𝑺𝟐 = 𝟐𝑯

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 Example Problem 1:

An unsymmetrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent of -8% and a back tangent
of +5%. The length of curve on the left side of the curve is 40m long while that of the right
side is 60m long. The P.C. is at station 6+780 and has an elevation of 110m. An outcrop is
found at station 6+800 and has an elevation of 108.40m.

a. Compute the height of fill needed to cover the outcrop.

b. Compute the elevation of curve at station 6+820.
c. Compute the elevation of the highest point of the curve.

Solution:

a. Height of fill needed to cover

the outcrop:
2𝐻 𝐿2 (𝑔1 −𝑔2 )
𝐿1
= 𝐿1 +𝐿2
𝐿1 𝐿2 (𝑔1 −𝑔2 )
𝐻=
2(𝐿1 +𝐿2 )
40(60)[0.05−(−0.08)]
𝐻= 2(40+60)
𝐻 = 1.56
𝐻 𝑦1
(40)2
= (20)2

1.56(20)2
𝑦1 = (40)2

𝑦1 = 0.39

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣 𝑜𝑓 𝐵 = 110 + 0.05(20) − 0.39

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣 𝑜𝑓 𝐵 = 110.61

𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑝 = 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐵 − 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑝

𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑝 = 110.61 − 108.40
𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒑 = 𝟐. 𝟐𝟏 𝒎 answer

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b. Elevation of curve at sta. 6+820:

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣 𝑜𝑓 𝐶 = 110 + 𝑔1 𝐿1 − 𝐻
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣 𝑜𝑓 𝐶 = 110 + 0.05(40) − 1.56
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗 𝒐𝒇 𝑪 = 𝟏𝟏𝟎. 𝟒𝟒 𝒎 answer

c. Elevation of the highest point of the curve:

𝐿1 𝑔1
First Check if is greater or less than H
2
𝐿1 𝑔1 40(0.05) 𝑔1 𝐿1 2
2
= 2
= 1.0 < 𝐻 = 1.56 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑆1 = 2𝐻
𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑃. 𝐶.

0.05(40)2
𝑆1 = 2(1.56)

𝑆1 = 25.641𝑚
𝐻 𝑦
2
(40)2
= (25.641) 2

1.56(25.641)2
𝑦2 = (40)2

𝑦2 = 0.641
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑂𝑓 𝐸 = 110 + 0.05(25.641) − 0.641
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗. 𝑶𝒇 𝑬 = 𝟏𝟏𝟎. 𝟔𝟒𝟏 answer

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 Example Problem 2:

A -3% grade meets a +5% grade near an underpass. In order to maintain the
minimum clearance allowed under the bridge and at the same time introduce a vertical
transition curve in the grade line, it is necessary to use a curve that lies 200m on one side of
the vertex of the straight grade and 100m on the other. The station of the beginning of the
curve (200m side) is 10+000 and its elevation is 228m.

a. Determine the elevation at station 10+040.

b. If the uphill edge of the underside of the bridge is at station 10+220 and at
elevation 229.206m, what is the vertical clearance under the bridge at this
point?
c. Determine the stationing of the lowest point of the curve.

Solution:

a. Elevation of sta. 10+040:

𝐿1 𝐿2 (𝑔2 −𝑔1 )
𝐻=
2(𝐿1 +𝐿2 )
200(100)[0.05−(−0.03)]
𝐻= 2(200+100)
𝐻 = 2.667
𝐻 𝑦
1
(200)2
= (40) 2

𝑦1 = 0.107

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑎. 10 + 040 = 228 − 0.03(40) + 0.107

𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒂. 𝟏𝟎 + 𝟎𝟒𝟎 = 𝟐𝟐𝟔. 𝟗𝟎𝟕 𝒎 answer

b. Clearance under the bridge:

𝐻 𝑦
2
(100)2
= (80) 2
2.667 𝑦
2
(100)2
= (80) 2

𝑦2 = 1.707
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝑃. 𝐼. = 228 −
200(0.03)
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝑃. 𝐼. = 222
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐶 = 222 + 0.05(20)
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐶 = 223
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐷 = 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣 𝑜𝑓 𝐶 + 𝑦2
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐷 = 224.707
𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, ℎ = 𝐸𝑙. 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒 − 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝐷
𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, ℎ = 229.206 − 224.707
𝑽𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒉 = 𝟒. 𝟒𝟗𝟗𝒎 answer

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c. Stationing of the lowest point of the curve:

𝐿1 𝑔1
First Check if is greater or less than H
2
𝐿1 𝑔1 200(0.03) 𝑔2 𝐿2 2
2
= 2
= 3.0 > 𝐻 = 2.667 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑆2 = 2𝐻
𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑃. 𝑇.
0.05(100) 2
𝑆2 = 2(2.667)
𝑆2 = 93.738𝑚
𝑆𝑡𝑎. 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑒 = (10 + 300) − 93.738
𝑺𝒕𝒂. 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆 = 𝟏𝟎 + 𝟐𝟎𝟔. 𝟐𝟔𝟐 answer

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 Example Problem 3:

In a certain road construction undertaken by the Bureau of Public Highway It was

decided to connect a forward tangent of +3% and a back tangent of -5% by a 200m
symmetrical parabolic curve. It was discovered that the grade intersection at station 10+100
whose elevation is 100m falls on a rocky section with an outcrop of 2.67m directly above the
grade intersection. To avoid rock excavation, the project engineer decided to adjust the
vertical parabolic curve in such a way that the curve will just clear the rock without altering
the position of P.C. and the grade of the tangents.

a. Determine the total length of the new parabolic curve.

b. Determine the stationing and elevation of the new P.T.
c. Determine the elevation of the lowest point of the curve.

Solution:

a. Total length of the new parabolic curve:

𝐿
𝐻1 = (𝑔2 − 𝑔1 )
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200
𝐻1 = (0.03 + 0.05)
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𝐻1 = 2𝑚 < 2.67 (𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑖𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟)
𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑢𝑛𝑠𝑦𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑒
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝐻 = 2.67 (𝑡𝑜 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑘/𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟)
2𝐻𝐿
𝐿2 = (𝑔 1)−2𝐻
𝐿1 2 −𝑔1
2(2.67)(100)
𝐿2 =
100(0.03+0.05)−2(2.67)
𝐿2 = 200.752𝑚
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑒 = 100 + 200.752
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆 = 𝟑𝟎𝟎. 𝟕𝟓𝟐𝒎 answer

b. Stationing and Elevation of the new P.T.:

𝑆𝑡𝑎. 𝑃. 𝑇.𝑛𝑒𝑤 = 𝑆𝑡𝑎. 𝑃. 𝐼. +𝐿2

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 𝑆𝑡𝑎. 𝑃. 𝑇.𝑛𝑒𝑤 = (10 + 100) + 200.752
𝑺𝒕𝒂. 𝑷. 𝑻.𝒏𝒆𝒘 = 𝟏𝟎 + 𝟑𝟎𝟎. 𝟕𝟓𝟐 answer

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝑃. 𝑇.𝑛𝑒𝑤 = 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑃. 𝐼. +0.03(200.752)

𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑜𝑓 𝑃. 𝑇.𝑛𝑒𝑤 = 100 + 0.03(200.752)
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗. 𝒐𝒇 𝑷. 𝑻.𝒏𝒆𝒘 = 𝟏𝟎𝟔. 𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝒎 answer

c. Elevation of the Lowest point of the curve:

𝐿1 𝑔1
First Check if 2
is greater or less than H
𝐿1 𝑔1 100(0.05) 𝑔1 𝐿1 2
2
= 2
= 2.5 < 𝐻 = 2.67 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑆1 = 2𝐻
𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑃. 𝐶.

0.05(100)2
𝑆1 =
2(2.67)

𝑆1 = 93.633𝑚
𝐻 𝑦
(100)2
= (93.633)2

2.67(93.633)2
𝑦= (100)2

𝑦 = 2.341
𝑥 = 𝐿1 − 𝑆1
𝑥 = 100 − 93.633
𝑥 = 6.367
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑂𝑓 𝐿𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 = 100 + 0.05𝑥 + 𝑦
𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣. 𝑂𝑓 𝐿𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 = 100 + 0.05(6.367) + 2.341
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗. 𝑶𝒇 𝑳𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 = 𝟏𝟎𝟐. 𝟔𝟓𝟗 𝒎 answer

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