Length of Parabolic Summit Curve in Highway Geometric Design Formulas

The Length of Parabolic Summit Curve is the vertical curve with a gradient upwards. And is denoted by L_Sc. Length of Parabolic Summit Curve is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Length of Parabolic Summit Curve is always positive.

Formulas to find Length of Parabolic Summit Curve in Highway Geometric Design

fxLength of Summit Curve for Stopping Sight Distance when Curve Length is less than SSDGo

fxLength of Summit Curve for Stopping Sight Distance when Curve Length is more than SSDGo

fxLength of Summit Curve when Length of Curve is greater than OSD or ISDGo

fxLength of Summit Curve when Length of Curve is less than OSD or ISDGo

List of variables in Highway Geometric Design formulas

fx Stopping Sight Distance Go

fx Height of Eye Level of Driver above Roadway Go

fx Height of Subject above Pavement Surface Go

fx Deviation Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Length of Parabolic Summit Curve?

The Length of Parabolic Summit Curve is the vertical curve with a gradient upwards. Length of Parabolic Summit Curve is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Length of Parabolic Summit Curve is always positive.

Can the Length of Parabolic Summit Curve be negative?

No, the Length of Parabolic Summit Curve, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Length of Parabolic Summit Curve?

Length of Parabolic Summit Curve is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Parabolic Summit Curve can be measured.

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