Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection Calculator

✖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 [E₀]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Length of Curve [L_c]			+10% -10%
✖The Grade at Beginning of Curve referred as the grade at the beginning of the parabolic curve.ⓘ Grade at Beginning of Curve [G_I]			+10% -10%

✖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.ⓘ Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection [V]

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Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection = Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve+(1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve)
V = E₀+(1/2)*(L_c*G_I)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection - (Measured in Meter) - 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.
Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve - (Measured in Meter) - 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.
Length of Curve - (Measured in Meter) - 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.
Grade at Beginning of Curve - The Grade at Beginning of Curve referred as the grade at the beginning of the parabolic curve.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve: 50 Meter --> 50 Meter No Conversion Required
Length of Curve: 140 Meter --> 140 Meter No Conversion Required
Grade at Beginning of Curve: 10 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V = E₀+(1/2)*(L_c*G_I) --> 50+(1/2)*(140*10)

Evaluating ... ...

V = 750

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

750 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

750 Meter <-- Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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LaTeX Go Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve = Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection-((1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve))

Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection

LaTeX Go Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection = Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve+(1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve)

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LaTeX Go Length of Parabolic Curves = (Grade at End of Curve-(-Grade at Beginning of Curve))/Rate of Change of Grade

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LaTeX Go Distance from PVC to Lowest Point on a Sag Curve = -(Grade at Beginning of Curve/Rate of Change of Grade)

Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection Formula

LaTeX Go

Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection = Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve+(1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve)
V = E₀+(1/2)*(L_c*G_I)

What is Elevation of PVI?

Elevation of PVI can be defined as the point of vertical intersection at the beggining of the grade in a parabolic curve.

How to Calculate Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection?

Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection calculator uses Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection = Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve+(1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve) to calculate the Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection, The Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection formula is defined as the straight line at which the point of vertical intersection in a parabolic curve. Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection is denoted by V symbol.

How to calculate Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection, enter Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve (E₀), Length of Curve (L_c) & Grade at Beginning of Curve (G_I) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection calculation can be explained with given input values -> 750 = 50+(1/2)*(140*10).

FAQ

What is Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection?

The Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection formula is defined as the straight line at which the point of vertical intersection in a parabolic curve and is represented as V = E₀+(1/2)*(L_c*G_I) or Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection = Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve+(1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of 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, 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 & The Grade at Beginning of Curve referred as the grade at the beginning of the parabolic curve.

How to calculate Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection?

The Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection formula is defined as the straight line at which the point of vertical intersection in a parabolic curve is calculated using Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection = Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve+(1/2)*(Length of Curve*Grade at Beginning of Curve). To calculate Elevation of Point of Vertical Intersection, you need Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve (E₀), Length of Curve (L_c) & Grade at Beginning of Curve (G_I). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Elevation of Point of Vertical Curve, Length of Curve & Grade at Beginning of Curve and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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