Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve Formula

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The Rate of Change of Grade is referred as how quickly the grade (slope) of a roadway change over a specific distance. Check FAQs
Rg=-(GIXs)
Rg - Rate of Change of Grade?GI - Grade at Beginning of Curve?Xs - Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve?

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50Edit=-(10Edit-0.2Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rg=-(GIXs)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rg=-(10-0.2m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rg=-(10-0.2)
LAST Step Evaluate
Rg=50m⁻¹

Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve Formula Elements

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Rate of Change of Grade
The Rate of Change of Grade is referred as how quickly the grade (slope) of a roadway change over a specific distance.
Symbol: Rg
Measurement: Linear Atomic DensityUnit: m⁻¹
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.
Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve
The Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve is referred as distance in between the beginning of the grade and lowest point on a sag curve.
Symbol: Xs
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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 Curvature
E0=V-((12)(LcGI))
​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)

How to Evaluate Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve?

Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve evaluator uses Rate of Change of Grade = -(Grade at Beginning of Curve/Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve) to evaluate the Rate of Change of Grade, Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve is defined as change in grade from one end of curve to another end of parabolic curve. Rate of Change of Grade is denoted by Rg symbol.

How to evaluate Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve, enter Grade at Beginning of Curve (GI) & Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve (Xs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve

What is the formula to find Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve?
The formula of Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve is expressed as Rate of Change of Grade = -(Grade at Beginning of Curve/Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve). Here is an example- 50 = -(10/(-0.2)).
How to calculate Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve?
With Grade at Beginning of Curve (GI) & Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve (Xs) we can find Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve using the formula - Rate of Change of Grade = -(Grade at Beginning of Curve/Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve).
Can the Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve be negative?
No, the Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve, measured in Linear Atomic Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve?
Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve is usually measured using the Per Meter[m⁻¹] for Linear Atomic Density. are the few other units in which Rate of Change of Grade given Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on Sag Curve can be measured.
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