Compute the middle ordinate of a circular curve from its radius and deflection angle.
输入圆曲线半径 R 与转角 Δ(度),求中点垂距。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Middle ordinate | M = R · ( 1 - cos(Delta/2) ), where Delta is the deflection angle | JTG D20-2017, Design Specification for Highway Alignment |
| Relation to the chord | M = R - sqrt( R^2 - (C/2)^2 ), where C is the chord length | JTG D20-2017, Design Specification for Highway Alignment |
| Use | The middle ordinate serves detailed curve setting-out by deflection or offset methods | JTG D20-2017, Design Specification for Highway Alignment |
| Versus external distance | The middle ordinate runs from chord midpoint to curve; the external distance runs from the intersection point | JTG D20-2017, Design Specification for Highway Alignment |