Surveying FS

Category - Data Acquisition

What is the rate of grade of a 225 ft street with a drop in elevation of 5 ft?
  1. -97.78%
  2. -2.22%
  3. 2.22%.
  4. 97.78%
Explanation
Answer: B -The rate of grade of a 225 ft street with a drop in elevation of 5 ft is -2.22%.

Solution

Gradient = (change in vertical elevation/horizontal difference)

Gradient = (-5 ft)/225 ft = -0.022 ft/ft = -2.22%
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