N-th Offset using Chords Produced Formula

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Offset n is the length of nth offset to be made for setting out the curve from tangent length. Check FAQs
On=(Cn2RMid Ordinate)(Cn-1+Cn)
On - Offset n?Cn - Last Sub Chord?RMid Ordinate - Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate?Cn-1 - Sub Chord n-1?

N-th Offset using Chords Produced Example

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1920Edit=(8Edit240Edit)(4Edit+8Edit)
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N-th Offset using Chords Produced Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
On=(Cn2RMid Ordinate)(Cn-1+Cn)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
On=(8m240m)(4m+8m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
On=(8240)(4+8)
LAST Step Evaluate
On=1920m

N-th Offset using Chords Produced Formula Elements

Variables
Offset n
Offset n is the length of nth offset to be made for setting out the curve from tangent length.
Symbol: On
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Last Sub Chord
Last Sub Chord is the length of the last or nth sub-chord created for setting out the curve.
Symbol: Cn
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate
Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: RMid Ordinate
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sub Chord n-1
Sub Chord n-1 is the length of second last sub chord that means, n-1 th chord.
Symbol: Cn-1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Setting Out Curve using Offsets from Chords category

​Go Deflection Angle of First Chord
δ1=(C12RMid Ordinate)
​Go Length of First Chord for given Deflection Angle of First Chord
C1=δ12RMid Ordinate
​Go First Offset given First Chord Length
O1=C122RMid Ordinate
​Go Second Offset using Chord Lengths
O2=(C22RMid Ordinate)(C1+C2)

How to Evaluate N-th Offset using Chords Produced?

N-th Offset using Chords Produced evaluator uses Offset n = (Last Sub Chord/2*Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate)*(Sub Chord n-1+Last Sub Chord) to evaluate the Offset n, The N-th Offset using Chords Produced formula is defined as the last offset for creating the curve sing offsets from tangent length. Generally, except for the first and last sub-chord, all other chords have the same length. Offset n is denoted by On symbol.

How to evaluate N-th Offset using Chords Produced using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for N-th Offset using Chords Produced, enter Last Sub Chord (Cn), Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate (RMid Ordinate) & Sub Chord n-1 (Cn-1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on N-th Offset using Chords Produced

What is the formula to find N-th Offset using Chords Produced?
The formula of N-th Offset using Chords Produced is expressed as Offset n = (Last Sub Chord/2*Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate)*(Sub Chord n-1+Last Sub Chord). Here is an example- 1920 = (8/2*40)*(4+8).
How to calculate N-th Offset using Chords Produced?
With Last Sub Chord (Cn), Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate (RMid Ordinate) & Sub Chord n-1 (Cn-1) we can find N-th Offset using Chords Produced using the formula - Offset n = (Last Sub Chord/2*Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate)*(Sub Chord n-1+Last Sub Chord).
Can the N-th Offset using Chords Produced be negative?
No, the N-th Offset using Chords Produced, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure N-th Offset using Chords Produced?
N-th Offset using Chords Produced is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which N-th Offset using Chords Produced can be measured.
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