Tangent Length in Surveying Curves Formulas

Tangent Length is equal to the length of a line segment with endpoints as the external point and the point of contact. And is denoted by T. Tangent Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Tangent Length is always positive.

Formulas to find Tangent Length in Surveying Curves

fxTangent LengthGo

Surveying Curves formulas that make use of Tangent Length

fxRadius of Curve given TangentGo

List of variables in Surveying Curves formulas

fx Curve Radius Go

fx Deflection Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Tangent Length?

Tangent Length is equal to the length of a line segment with endpoints as the external point and the point of contact. Tangent Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Tangent Length is always positive.

Can the Tangent Length be negative?

No, the Tangent Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Tangent Length?

Tangent Length is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Tangent Length can be measured.

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