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Length of Vertical Curve Formula

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Length of Vertical Curve is determined by the permissible rate of change of grade or from centrifugal consideration as appropriate. Check FAQs

L = \frac{N}{P N}

L - Length of Vertical Curve?N - Change in Grade?P_N - Permissible Rate?

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51.4286 = \frac{3.6}{0.07}

51.4286m = \frac{3.6}{0.07}

51.4286 = \frac{3.6}{0.07}

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

L = \frac{N}{P N}

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

L = \frac{3.6}{0.07}

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

L = \frac{3.6}{0.07}

Next Step Evaluate

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L = 51.4285714285714m

LAST Step Rounding Answer

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L = 51.4286m

Length of Vertical Curve Formula Elements

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Length of Vertical Curve

Length of Vertical Curve is determined by the permissible rate of change of grade or from centrifugal consideration as appropriate.

Symbol: L

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Length of Vertical Curve

Change in Grade

Change in grade is the algebraic sum of two grades in the vertical curve. It is expressed in percentage.

Symbol: N

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Change in Grade

Permissible Rate

Permissible Rate is the maximum allowable rate of change in grade for vertical curves. For railway work 0.1% rate of change of grade is permitted at summits and 0.05% per chain at sags.

Symbol: P_N

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Permissible Rate

Other formulas in Surveying Vertical Curves category

Go Change of Grade given Length

N = L \cdot P N

Go Permissible Grade given Length

P N = \frac{N}{L}

Go Length of Curve Based on Centrifugal Ratio

L c = ((g 1) - (g 2)) \cdot \frac{V^{2}}{100 \cdot f}

Go Upgrade given Length based on Centrifugal Ratio

g 1 = (L c \cdot 100 \cdot \frac{f}{V^{2}}) + (g 2)

How to Evaluate Length of Vertical Curve?

Length of Vertical Curve evaluator uses Length of Vertical Curve = Change in Grade/Permissible Rate to evaluate the Length of Vertical Curve, The Length of Vertical Curve is determined by the permissible rate of change of grade or from centrifugal consideration as appropriate. Length of Vertical Curve is denoted by L symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Vertical Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Vertical Curve, enter Change in Grade (N) & Permissible Rate (P_N) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Vertical Curve

What is the formula to find Length of Vertical Curve?

The formula of Length of Vertical Curve is expressed as Length of Vertical Curve = Change in Grade/Permissible Rate. Here is an example- 51.42857 = 3.6/0.07.

How to calculate Length of Vertical Curve?

With Change in Grade (N) & Permissible Rate (P_N) we can find Length of Vertical Curve using the formula - Length of Vertical Curve = Change in Grade/Permissible Rate.

Can the Length of Vertical Curve be negative?

Yes, the Length of Vertical Curve, measured in Length can be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Length of Vertical Curve?

Length 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 Length of Vertical Curve can be measured.

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