Required Slope Calculator

Depth =

Ratio = 0.75

Length =

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Calculates the horizontal distance created from the required slope measured plumb from the base of the excavation to the top of the excavation.

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-Depth: Depth of the excavation.

-Ratio: Ratio of the slope. For example, a 1 to 1 ratio indicates that for each 1 foot of depth, the slope must extend outward one foot.

-Length: Horizontal distance measured from the base (at the end) of the excavation to the point where the excacavation stops (at the top).

Calculate the horizontal distance created from the required slope measured plumb from the base of the excavation to the top of the excavation.

[https://infinitysw.s3.amazonaws.com/cengage/slope2.png]

-Depth: 8ft 9in

-Ratio: 1-1/4 to 1

The horizontal distance should be 10ft 11&1/4in.

[https://infinitysw.s3.amazonaws.com/cengage/slope3.png]

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