Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve in Parabolic and Transition Curves Formulas

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. And is denoted by E₀. Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve is always positive.

Formulas to find Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve in Parabolic and Transition Curves

fxElevation of Point of Vertical CurvatureGo

fxElevation of PVC given Elevation of Lowest Point on Sag CurveGo

Parabolic and Transition Curves formulas that make use of Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve

fxElevation of Point of Vertical IntersectionGo

fxElevation of Lowest Point on Sag CurveGo

List of variables in Parabolic and Transition Curves formulas

fx Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection Go

fx Length of Curve Go

fx Grade at Beginning of Curve Go

fx Elevation of Lowest Point on a Sag Curve Go

fx Rate of Change of Grade Go

FAQ

What is the 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. Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve is always positive.

Can the Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve be negative?

No, the Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve?

Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve 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 Curve can be measured.

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