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The Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve referred as the vertical line passing through the point of curvature at the start point of the curve. Check FAQs
E0=V-((12)(LcGI))
E0 - Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve?V - Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection?Lc - Length of Curve?GI - Grade at Beginning of Curve?

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50Edit=750Edit-((12)(140Edit10Edit))
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Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
E0=V-((12)(LcGI))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
E0=750m-((12)(140m10))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
E0=750-((12)(14010))
LAST Step Evaluate
E0=50m

Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature Formula Elements

Variables
Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve
The Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve referred as the vertical line passing through the point of curvature at the start point of the curve.
Symbol: E0
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection
The Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection is referred as length at which the point of vertical intersection of grades on either side of curve.
Symbol: V
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Curve
The Length of Curve is defined as arc length in a parabolic curves safe and smooth transitions between straight segments of roadway and curved sections.
Symbol: Lc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Grade at Beginning of Curve
The Grade at Beginning of Curve referred as the grade at the beginning of the parabolic curve.
Symbol: GI
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve

​Go Elevation of PVC given Elevation of Lowest Point on Sag Curve
E0=Es+(GI22Rg)

Other formulas in Parabolic Curves category

​Go Length of Curve using Rate of change of Grade in Parabolic Curves
LPc=G2-(-GI)Rg
​Go Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection
V=E0+(12)(LcGI)
​Go Distance from Point of Vertical Curve to Lowest Point on Sag Curve
Xs=-(GIRg)
​Go Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve
Rg=-(GIXs)

How to Evaluate Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature?

Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature evaluator uses Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve = Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection-((1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve)) to evaluate the Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve, The Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature formula is defined as the vertical line passing through the parabolic curve. Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve is denoted by E0 symbol.

How to evaluate Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature, enter Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection (V), Length of Curve (Lc) & Grade at Beginning of Curve (GI) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature

What is the formula to find Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature?
The formula of Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature is expressed as Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve = Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection-((1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve)). Here is an example- 50 = 750-((1/2)*(140*10)).
How to calculate Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature?
With Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection (V), Length of Curve (Lc) & Grade at Beginning of Curve (GI) we can find Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature using the formula - Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve = Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection-((1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve-
  • Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve=Elevation of Lowest Point on a Sag Curve+((Grade at Beginning of Curve^2)/(2*Rate of Change of Grade))OpenImg
Can the Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature be negative?
No, the Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature?
Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Elevation of Point of Vertical Curvature can be measured.
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