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Highway Geometric Design - Theory & Concepts - Vertical Curve

Principles of cross-section elements, horizontal alignment, and vertical alignment.

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Vertical Curve Profile

Initial Grade (

g_1

): +4%

Final Grade (

g_2

): -3%

Curve Length (

L

): 400 m

Curve Type:Crest

Algebraic Difference (

A

):7.0%

K-Value (

L/A

):57.1 m/%

High Point at

X

:228.6 m

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PVC PVI PVTHigh Point

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