Crest Vertical Curve Length Calculator

Civil
1 minute

Calculate the Crest vertical curve length with our free online tool using the input parameters: Distance, Initial Grade, Final Grade, Height

Determine the necessary length of a vertical curve using this calculator. It is primarily employed during roadway design, considering scenarios where the line of sight may exceed or fall short of the curve length.

Sight Distance
Initial Roadway Grade
Final Roadway Grade
Height of driver's eye above Roadway surface
Height of object above Roadway surface
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    L_m = \frac{{A \times S^2}}{{200 \times (\sqrt{h_1} + \sqrt{h_2})^2}} \quad \forall \, S < L_m
    L_m = 2S - \left( \frac{{200 \times (\sqrt{h_1} + \sqrt{h_2})^2}}{{A}} \right) \quad \forall \, S > L_m

    The variables used in the formula are:

    A – Absolute difference between g2 and g1

    S – Sight Distance

    Lm – Minimum Curve Length

    h1 – Height of driver’s eye above roadway surface

    h2 – Height of object above roadway surface

    The calculation of a convex-shaped vertical curve is made simpler with the help of the Crest Vertical Curve Length Calculator.