Determine the minimum length of a sag vertical curve

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Determine the minimum length of a sag vertical curve if the grades are ?4% and +2%. Design speed is 70 mph. State assumptions used, consider the following criteria:

Stopping sight distance

Riding comfort

Overhead distance (assuming an 18ft overpass within 200 feet of the midpoint)

General appearance (Note Lmin=100A)

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