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Calculate Railway Switch Circular Arc Chord Length and Versine Calculator
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Railway Switch Circular Arc Chord Length and Versine Calculator computes Chord length in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Chord length is expressed in m. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Arc radius = 250
- Versine (mid-ordinate offset) = 0.02
Expected Result:
- Chord length = 3.1622144139827
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Chord length = 3.1622144139827 m.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
chord length = sqrt(2.0 * arc radius * mid-ordinate offset - pow(mid-ordinate offset, 2.0))Formula family: formula_rail_switch_geometry_chord_length_and_offset_calculator
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| radius | Arc radius | INPUT | Arc radius |
| versine | Versine (mid-ordinate offset) | INPUT | Versine (mid-ordinate offset) |
| result | Chord length | OUTPUT | Chord length |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the arc radius in m.
- Enter the versine (mid-ordinate offset) in m.
- Step 1: Compute chord length.
- Read the chord length (m) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Railway Switch Circular Arc Chord Length and Versine Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Railway Switch Circular Arc Chord Length and Versine Calculator estimates Chord length based on the input parameters you provide
Why is arc radius important in this calculation?
arc radius is used directly in the calculation of chord length. Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter arc radius in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result chord length?
The calculator outputs chord length in m. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Arc radius (m), Versine (mid-ordinate offset) (m). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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