Theory & Concepts:

Crest Vertical Curves

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Distance from VPC (ft)

Grade 1 (%):
Grade 2 (%):
Sight Distance (ft):
Height of driver's eye (ft):
Height of object (ft):

2
-1
500
3.5
0.5

A:
Length of Curve (ft):

3
564.3

S > L Equation Results (L):

S < L Equation Results (L):

556.9
564.3

0
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0

Elevation (ft)

Adjust the variables listed below and watch

how the crest vertical curve changes.
The black line that cuts the curve is located
at L/2.

200
A

0
56.42703
112.8541
169.2811
225.7081
282.1351
338.5622
394.9892
451.4162
507.8433
564.3
FALSE ASSUMPTION

400
-3

0
1.0439
1.918519
2.623857
3.159914
3.526689 282.1351 2.821351
3.724184 282.1351 4.232027
3.752397
3.61133
3.300981
2.821351

Your Crest Vertical Curve

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cal Curve

600

0
2
2