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40.
A parabolic vertical curve is to be set out connecting two uniform grades of +0.6% and +.0%. The rate of change of grade is to be 0.06% per 30 m. The length of the curve will be
66 2/3 m
133 1/3 m
200 M
266 2/3 m
Answer: Option
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Rahul said:   3 years ago
0 per cent or 1 per cent? Anyone, please clarify.

I think it should be 1 per cent.

B.Singh said:   3 years ago
According to me, the solution is;

L = (g1-g2)/r.
= {(1)-(0.6)}*30/0.06,
=200.

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