Mid Ordinate in Surveying Curves Formulas

Mid Ordinate is the distance from midpoint of curve to midpoint of chord. And is denoted by L_mo. Mid Ordinate is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Mid Ordinate is always positive.

Formulas to find Mid Ordinate in Surveying Curves

fxMid Ordinate when Offsets from Long Chord is Used for Setting OutGo

fxMid Ordinate given OxGo

fxMid OrdinateGo

Surveying Curves formulas that make use of Mid Ordinate

fxOffset at Distance x from Mid-PointGo

List of variables in Surveying Curves formulas

fx Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate Go

fx Length of Long Chord Go

fx Distance x Go

fx Offset at x Go

fx Curve Radius Go

fx Deflection Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Mid Ordinate?

Mid Ordinate is the distance from midpoint of curve to midpoint of chord. Mid Ordinate is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Mid Ordinate is always positive.

Can the Mid Ordinate be negative?

No, the Mid Ordinate, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What 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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