Civil Engineering - Surveying - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Surveying - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
3.
An ideal vertical curve to join two gradients, is
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Anwar said:
7 years ago
Curves are two types they are Summit curve and valley curve.
And the best ideal curve is Summit curve.
And the best ideal curve is Summit curve.
Obaidb said:
6 years ago
Because the parabolic curve can be either sag or summit curve, in both the cases parabolic curve provides the best curve to provide maximum comfort to the passengers pr driver.
Ajay said:
6 years ago
Option A is the correct answer.
Shubham choursiya said:
1 decade ago
Use the parabolic curve (or second degree curve) in vertical curve, because the rate of change of curve of parabola is constant.
Ajay pandey said:
1 decade ago
Because two gradients are vertical and positive so shape is parabolic.
Sumit said:
1 decade ago
How can you say that the two gradients are positive?
M.bhavya said:
1 decade ago
Because they given it is a vertical curve so it is parabolic.
Shubham srivastav said:
1 decade ago
But if falling grade meets rising grade it can be negative.
Om Prakash said:
1 decade ago
Vertical curve is parabolic(specification). Length is calculated by means of a circular curve.
Madhusmita sahoo said:
1 decade ago
Vertical curve is parabolic(specification). Length is calculated by means of a circular curve.
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