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Vertical Curves are the second of the two important transition elements in geometric design for highways, the first being Horizontal Curves.
A vertical curve provides a transition between two sloped roadways, allowing a vehicle to negotiate the elevation rate change at a gradual rate rather than a sharp cut.
The design of the curve is dependent on the intended design speed for the roadway, as well as other factors including drainage, slope, acceptable rate of change, and friction.
These curves are parabolic and areassigned stationing based on a horizontal axis.Fundamental Curve Properties
Parabolic Formulation
A Road Through Hilly Terrain with Vertical Curves in New Hampshire
A Typical Crest Vertical Curve (Profile View)
Two types of vertical curves exist: (1) Sag Curves and (2) Crest Curves. Sag curves are used where the change in grade is positive, such as valleys, while crest curves are used when
the change in grade is negative, such as hills. Both types of curves have three defined points: PVC (Point of Vertical Curve), PVI (Point of Vertical Intersection), and PVT (Point of Vertical Tangency). PVC is the start point of the curve while the PVT is the end point. The elevation at either of these points can be computed asandfor PVC and PVT respectively.
roadway grade that approaches the PVC is defined asand the roadway grade that leaves the PVT is defined as.
grades are generally described as being in units of (m/m) or (ft/ft), depending on unit type chosen.Both types of curves are in parabolic form.
Parabolic functions have been found suitable for this case because they provide a constant rate of change of slope and imply equal curve tangents, which will be discussed shortly. The general form of the parabolic equation is defined below, whereis the elevation for the parabola
.At x = 0, which refers to the position along the curve that corresponds to the PVC, the elevation equals the elevation of the PVC. Thus, the value ofequals. Similarly, the slope of the curve at x = 0 equals the incoming slope at the PVC, or. Thus, the value ofequals. When looking at the second derivative, which equals the rate of slope change, a value forcan be determined.Thus, the parabolic formula for a vertical curve can be illustrated.Where:*.: elevation of the PVC*.: Initial Roadway Grade (m/m)*.: Final
Roadway Grade (m/m)*.: Length of Curve (m)Most vertical curves are designed to be Equal Tangent Curves. For an Equal Tangent Curve, the horizontal length between the PVC and PVI equals the horizontal length between the PVI and the PVT.
curves are generally easier to design.
Offset
Some additional properties of vertical curves exist. Offsets, which are vertical distances from the initial tangent to the curve, play a significant role in vertical curve design. The formula for determining offset is listed below.Where:*.: The absolute difference betweenand, multiplied by 100 to translate to a percentage*.: Curve Length*.: Horizontal distance from PVC along curveStopping
Sight Distance
Sight distance is dependent on the type of curve used and the design speed. For crest curves, sight distance is limited by the curve itself, as the curve is the obstruction.
For sag curves,
sight distance is generally only limited by headlight range. AASHTO has several tables for sag and crest curves that recommend rates of curvature,, given a
design speed or
stopping sight distance.
These rates of curvature can then be multiplied bythe absolute slope change percentage,to find the recommended curve length,.Without the aid of tables, curve length can still be calculated. Formulas have been derived to determine the minimum curve length for required sight distance for an equal tangent curve, depending on whether the curve is a sag or a crest. Sight distance can be computed from formulas in other sections (SeeSight Distance).Crest Vertical CurvesThe correct equation is dependent on the design speed. If the sight distance is found to be less than the curve length, the first formula below is used, whereas the second is used for sight distances that are greater than the curve length. Generally, this requires computation of both to see which is true if curve length cannot be estimated beforehand.
Minimum Curve Length (m)*.: The absolute difference between
and, multiplied by 100 to translate to a percentage*.: Sight Distance (m)*.: Height of driver's eye above roadway surface (m)*.: Height of objective above roadway surface (m)Sag Vertical Curves
Just like with crest curves, the correct equation is dependent on the designspeed. If the sight distance is found to be less than the curve length, the first formula below is used, whereas the second is used for sight distancesthat are greater than the curve length.
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Vertical Curves are the second of the two important transition elements in geometric design for highways, the first being Horizontal Curves.
A vertical curve provides a transition between two sloped roadways, allowing a vehicle to negotiate the elevation rate change at a gradual rate rather than a sharp cut.
The design of the curve is dependent on the intended design speed for the roadway, as well as other factors including drainage, slope, acceptable rate of change, and friction.
These curves are parabolic and areassigned stationing based on a horizontal axis.Fundamental Curve Properties
Parabolic Formulation
A Road Through Hilly Terrain with Vertical Curves in New Hampshire
A Typical Crest Vertical Curve (Profile View)
Two types of vertical curves exist: (1) Sag Curves and (2) Crest Curves. Sag curves are used where the change in grade is positive, such as valleys, while crest curves are used when
the change in grade is negative, such as hills. Both types of curves have three defined points: PVC (Point of Vertical Curve), PVI (Point of Vertical Intersection), and PVT (Point of Vertical Tangency). PVC is the start point of the curve while the PVT is the end point. The elevation at either of these points can be computed asandfor PVC and PVT respectively.
roadway grade that approaches the PVC is defined asand the roadway grade that leaves the PVT is defined as.
grades are generally described as being in units of (m/m) or (ft/ft), depending on unit type chosen.Both types of curves are in parabolic form.
Parabolic functions have been found suitable for this case because they provide a constant rate of change of slope and imply equal curve tangents, which will be discussed shortly. The general form of the parabolic equation is defined below, whereis the elevation for the parabola
.At x = 0, which refers to the position along the curve that corresponds to the PVC, the elevation equals the elevation of the PVC. Thus, the value ofequals. Similarly, the slope of the curve at x = 0 equals the incoming slope at the PVC, or. Thus, the value ofequals. When looking at the second derivative, which equals the rate of slope change, a value forcan be determined.Thus, the parabolic formula for a vertical curve can be illustrated.Where:*.: elevation of the PVC*.: Initial Roadway Grade (m/m)*.: Final
Roadway Grade (m/m)*.: Length of Curve (m)Most vertical curves are designed to be Equal Tangent Curves. For an Equal Tangent Curve, the horizontal length between the PVC and PVI equals the horizontal length between the PVI and the PVT.
curves are generally easier to design.
Offset
Some additional properties of vertical curves exist. Offsets, which are vertical distances from the initial tangent to the curve, play a significant role in vertical curve design. The formula for determining offset is listed below.Where:*.: The absolute difference betweenand, multiplied by 100 to translate to a percentage*.: Curve Length*.: Horizontal distance from PVC along curveStopping
Sight Distance
Sight distance is dependent on the type of curve used and the design speed. For crest curves, sight distance is limited by the curve itself, as the curve is the obstruction.
For sag curves,
sight distance is generally only limited by headlight range. AASHTO has several tables for sag and crest curves that recommend rates of curvature,, given a
design speed or
stopping sight distance.
These rates of curvature can then be multiplied bythe absolute slope change percentage,to find the recommended curve length,.Without the aid of tables, curve length can still be calculated. Formulas have been derived to determine the minimum curve length for required sight distance for an equal tangent curve, depending on whether the curve is a sag or a crest. Sight distance can be computed from formulas in other sections (SeeSight Distance).Crest Vertical CurvesThe correct equation is dependent on the design speed. If the sight distance is found to be less than the curve length, the first formula below is used, whereas the second is used for sight distances that are greater than the curve length. Generally, this requires computation of both to see which is true if curve length cannot be estimated beforehand.
Minimum Curve Length (m)*.: The absolute difference between
and, multiplied by 100 to translate to a percentage*.: Sight Distance (m)*.: Height of driver's eye above roadway surface (m)*.: Height of objective above roadway surface (m)Sag Vertical Curves
Just like with crest curves, the correct equation is dependent on the designspeed. If the sight distance is found to be less than the curve length, the first formula below is used, whereas the second is used for sight distancesthat are greater than the curve length.
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