Trigonometry and analytical Geometry for Surveyors Flashcards
Formulae and terms for Surveying
1
Q
What is an angle
A
The measure of the rotation of a ray
2
Q
What are “Quadrants” in regards to geometry
A
X&Y axis where Quadrant I is NE, Quadrant II is NW, Quadrant III is SW, Quadrant IV is SE where Y is easting, and X is northing in State plane
3
Q
What is “angle of inclination”
A
A rising angle from a level plane from 0 degrees
4
Q
What is “angle of depression”
A
A downward sloping angle from a level plane of 0 degrees
5
Q
How is slope represented in percentage?
A
Rise/Run x 100
6
Q
How is slope represented in ratio?
A
rise to run (i e 1 foot rise in 20 foot run= “1:20”)
