Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point Formula

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Offset at x is the length of offset drawn at a distance x from midpoint for setting out the curve. Check FAQs
Ox=RMid Ordinate2-x2-(RMid Ordinate-Lmo)
Ox - Offset at x?RMid Ordinate - Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate?x - Distance x?Lmo - Mid Ordinate?

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1.8873Edit=40Edit2-3Edit2-(40Edit-2Edit)
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Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ox=RMid Ordinate2-x2-(RMid Ordinate-Lmo)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ox=40m2-3m2-(40m-2m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ox=402-32-(40-2)
Next Step Evaluate
Ox=1.88734135035826m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ox=1.8873m

Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point Formula Elements

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Offset at x
Offset at x is the length of offset drawn at a distance x from midpoint for setting out the curve.
Symbol: Ox
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.
Distance x
Distance x is the length from midpoint to a point anywhere in long chord where offset need to be drawn for setting out the curve.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Offsets from Long Chord category

​Go Mid Ordinate when Offsets from Long Chord is Used for Setting Out
Lmo=RMid Ordinate-RMid Ordinate2-(C2)2
​Go Mid Ordinate given Ox
Lmo=-RMid Ordinate2-x2+Ox+RMid Ordinate

How to Evaluate Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point?

Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point evaluator uses Offset at x = sqrt(Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate^2-Distance x^2)-(Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate-Mid Ordinate) to evaluate the Offset at x, The Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point formula is defined as the length of offset needed to set out the curve, the offset will be made at a distance x from the midpoint. Offset at x is denoted by Ox symbol.

How to evaluate Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point, enter Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate (RMid Ordinate), Distance x (x) & Mid Ordinate (Lmo) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point

What is the formula to find Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point?
The formula of Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point is expressed as Offset at x = sqrt(Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate^2-Distance x^2)-(Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate-Mid Ordinate). Here is an example- 1.887341 = sqrt(40^2-3^2)-(40-2).
How to calculate Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point?
With Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate (RMid Ordinate), Distance x (x) & Mid Ordinate (Lmo) we can find Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point using the formula - Offset at x = sqrt(Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate^2-Distance x^2)-(Radius of Curve for Mid Ordinate-Mid Ordinate). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point be negative?
No, the Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point?
Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Offset at Distance x from Mid-Point can be measured.
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