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A positive grade angle indicates an upward slope. Check FAQs
n1=h1S-Ls2-h2n2
n1 - Positive Grade Angle?h1 - Driver Sight Height?S - Sight Distance?Ls - Length of Curve?h2 - The Height of The Obstruction?n2 - Negative Grade Angle?

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631.9387Edit=0.75Edit3.56Edit-7Edit2-0.36Edit-45Edit
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Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
n1=h1S-Ls2-h2n2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
n1=0.75m3.56m-7m2-0.36m-45
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
n1=0.753.56-72-0.36-45
Next Step Evaluate
n1=11.0294117647059rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
n1=631.938744629703°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
n1=631.9387°

Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance Formula Elements

Variables
Positive Grade Angle
A positive grade angle indicates an upward slope.
Symbol: n1
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Driver Sight Height
Driver Sight Height refers to the vertical distance between the driver's eye level and the road surface while seated in a vehicle.
Symbol: h1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sight Distance
Sight Distance is s the minimum distance between two vehicles moving along a curve, when the driver of one vehicle can just see the other vehicle on the road.
Symbol: S
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Curve
Length of Curve is the distance along the road where the alignment changes from upward to downward slope, creating a valley-shaped concave.
Symbol: Ls
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
The Height of The Obstruction
The Height of The Obstruction refers to its vertical dimension, blocking a line of sight or path, often in transportation, construction or safety.
Symbol: h2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Negative Grade Angle
A negative grade angle indicates an incline slope.
Symbol: n2
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Positive Grade Angle

​Go Positive Grade Angle with Deviation Angle
n1=Nh1h2-Nh1h2-h1

Other formulas in Length of Summit Curve with Grade Angles category

​Go Height of Obstruction Given Angle Grades
h2=(S-Ls2-h1n1)n2
​Go Driver Sight Height given Angle Grades
h1=Ls2+Sn1+h2n2
​Go Length of Summit Curve Given Angle Grades
Ls=S2+h1n1+h2n2
​Go Negative Grade Angle Given Sight Distance
n2=h2S-Ls2-h1n1

How to Evaluate Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance?

Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance evaluator uses Positive Grade Angle = Driver Sight Height/(Sight Distance-Length of Curve/2-The Height of The Obstruction/Negative Grade Angle) to evaluate the Positive Grade Angle, The Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance formula is defined as The driver's eye height divided by the difference between the sight distance minus half the length of the curve and the height of the obstruction divided by the negative grade angle. Positive Grade Angle is denoted by n1 symbol.

How to evaluate Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance, enter Driver Sight Height (h1), Sight Distance (S), Length of Curve (Ls), The Height of The Obstruction (h2) & Negative Grade Angle (n2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance

What is the formula to find Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance?
The formula of Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance is expressed as Positive Grade Angle = Driver Sight Height/(Sight Distance-Length of Curve/2-The Height of The Obstruction/Negative Grade Angle). Here is an example- 36207.42 = 0.75/(3.56-7/2-0.36/(-45)).
How to calculate Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance?
With Driver Sight Height (h1), Sight Distance (S), Length of Curve (Ls), The Height of The Obstruction (h2) & Negative Grade Angle (n2) we can find Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance using the formula - Positive Grade Angle = Driver Sight Height/(Sight Distance-Length of Curve/2-The Height of The Obstruction/Negative Grade Angle).
What are the other ways to Calculate Positive Grade Angle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Positive Grade Angle-
  • Positive Grade Angle=(Deviation Angle*sqrt(Driver Sight Height*The Height of The Obstruction)-Deviation Angle*Driver Sight Height)/(The Height of The Obstruction-Driver Sight Height)OpenImg
Can the Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance be negative?
No, the Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance?
Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Positive Grade Angle Given Sight Distance can be measured.
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