Problem A grade line AB having a slope of +5% intersect another grade line BC having a slope of -3% at B. The elevations of points A, B and C are 95 m, 100 m and 97 m respectively. Determine the elevation of the summit of the 100 m parabolic vertical curve to connect the grade lines. A. 98.32 m B. 99.06 m C. 97.32 m D. 96.86 m

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A grade line AB having a slope of +5% intersect another grade line BC having a slope
of -3% at B. The elevations of points A, B and C are 95 m, 100 m and 97 m
respectively. Determine the elevation of the summit of the 100 m parabolic vertical
curve to connect the grade lines.
A. 98.32 m
B. 99.06 m
C. 97.32 m
D. 96.86 m
Transcribed Image Text:Problem A grade line AB having a slope of +5% intersect another grade line BC having a slope of -3% at B. The elevations of points A, B and C are 95 m, 100 m and 97 m respectively. Determine the elevation of the summit of the 100 m parabolic vertical curve to connect the grade lines. A. 98.32 m B. 99.06 m C. 97.32 m D. 96.86 m
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