In: Civil Engineering
During the layout of a site, it is determined that the slope distance between point A and point B is
200.00’ at slope angle of 15 degrees. What is the actual horizontal distance (H) that was indicated on the plane from point A to B?
A. 181.26’ B. 193.19’ C. 199.44’ D. 207.06’
Lets consider this situation as a Triangle having -
So as per geometrical formula -
CosΘ = Adjacent side of triangle (H) / Hypotenuse side of triangle
Therefore,
Cos 15 = H / 200`
H = (200`) x Cos 15
H = 193.19`
Summary - Actual horizontal distance on the plane from point A to B (H) - 193.19`