Mid Ordinate Formula

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Mid Ordinate is the distance from midpoint of curve to midpoint of chord. Check FAQs
Lmo=RCurve(1-cos(Δ2))
Lmo - Mid Ordinate?RCurve - Curve Radius?Δ - Deflection Angle?

Mid Ordinate Example

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Here is how the Mid Ordinate equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Mid Ordinate equation looks like.

31.3217Edit=200Edit(1-cos(65Edit2))
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Mid Ordinate Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Mid Ordinate?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lmo=RCurve(1-cos(Δ2))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lmo=200m(1-cos(65°2))
Next Step Convert Units
Lmo=200m(1-cos(1.1345rad2))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lmo=200(1-cos(1.13452))
Next Step Evaluate
Lmo=31.3217108374114m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lmo=31.3217m

Mid Ordinate Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Mid Ordinate
Mid Ordinate is the distance from midpoint of curve to midpoint of chord.
Symbol: Lmo
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Curve Radius
Curve Radius is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: RCurve
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Deflection Angle
Deflection Angle is the angle between the first sub chord of curve and the deflected line with equal measurement of first sub chord from tangent point.
Symbol: Δ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between 0 to 360.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Simple Circular Curve category

​Go Length of Curve
LCurve=RCurveΔ
​Go Radius of Curve given Length
RCurve=LCurveΔ
​Go Deflection Angle given Length of Curve
Δ=LCurveRCurve
​Go Length of Curve if 30m Chord Definition
LCurve=30ΔD(180π)

How to Evaluate Mid Ordinate?

Mid Ordinate evaluator uses Mid Ordinate = Curve Radius*(1-cos(Deflection Angle/2)) to evaluate the Mid Ordinate, The Mid Ordinate formula is defined as the distance from the midpoint of a curve to the midpoint of a chord. It is found by drawing the long chord and finding the distance from its midpoint to the apex of the curve. Mid Ordinate is denoted by Lmo symbol.

How to evaluate Mid Ordinate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mid Ordinate, enter Curve Radius (RCurve) & Deflection Angle (Δ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mid Ordinate

What is the formula to find Mid Ordinate?
The formula of Mid Ordinate is expressed as Mid Ordinate = Curve Radius*(1-cos(Deflection Angle/2)). Here is an example- 31.32171 = 200*(1-cos(1.1344640137961/2)).
How to calculate Mid Ordinate?
With Curve Radius (RCurve) & Deflection Angle (Δ) we can find Mid Ordinate using the formula - Mid Ordinate = Curve Radius*(1-cos(Deflection Angle/2)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Mid Ordinate be negative?
No, the Mid Ordinate, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mid Ordinate?
Mid Ordinate is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Mid Ordinate can be measured.
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