The VPI of a vertical curve is at Station 17+00.00, with an elevation of 456.25 ft.; the length of the vertical curve is 1,000.00 ft.; g1 slope is -2.50% and g2 slope is 4.75%. I a. What are the station and elevations of the BVC and EVC b. What is the Elevation at station 17+00.00

The VPI of a vertical curve is at Station 17+00.00, with an elevation of 456.25 ft.; the length of the vertical curve is 1,000.00 ft.; g1 slope is -2.50% and g2 slope is 4.75%. I a. What are the station and elevations of the BVC and EVC b. What is the Elevation at station 17+00.00

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The VPI of a vertical curve is at Station 17+00.00, with an elevation of 456.25 ft.; the length
of the vertical curve is 1,000.00 ft.; g1 slope is -2.50% and g2 slope is 4.75%.
a. What are the station and elevations of the BVC and EVC
b. What is the Elevation at station 17+00.00
c. What is the station and elevation of the High/Low Point

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