Question

Find the steepest gradient on a 3 degree curve for a BG line with ruling gradient of 1 in 200.

a.

1 in 200

b.

1 in 432

c.

1 in 284

d.

1 in 263

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Answer: (d).1 in 263

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Q. Find the steepest gradient on a 3 degree curve for a BG line with ruling gradient of 1 in 200.

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