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===Slope gradient===
 
===Slope gradient===
Slope gradients are expressed as Y:X where Y is a single unit of rise and X is the corresponding run. It can be calculated by dividing the rise by the run:
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Slope gradients are are common form of expression for steeply sloped areas like the sides of [[swales]]. Expressed as Y:X where Y is a single unit of rise and X is the corresponding run. It can be calculated by dividing the rise by the run:
 
e.g.:<math>\frac{rise}{run}=\frac{4\ m}{12\ m}=\frac{1}{3};we\ say\ the\ slope\ =1:3\ or\ 1\ in\ 3</math>
 
e.g.:<math>\frac{rise}{run}=\frac{4\ m}{12\ m}=\frac{1}{3};we\ say\ the\ slope\ =1:3\ or\ 1\ in\ 3</math>
  
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Slope percentage is calculated similarly by dividing rise by run, but then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage:
 
Slope percentage is calculated similarly by dividing rise by run, but then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage:
 
e.g.:<math>slope=\left (\frac{rise}{run}\right )\times 100=\left(\frac{4\ m}{12\ m}\right)\times 100= 33\%</math>
 
e.g.:<math>slope=\left (\frac{rise}{run}\right )\times 100=\left(\frac{4\ m}{12\ m}\right)\times 100= 33\%</math>
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'''But''' for many calculations the ''rise/run'' isn't multiplied by 100, and instead is left as a decimal. e.g. 0.33 in the example above.
  
 
===Slope in degrees===
 
===Slope in degrees===
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e.g.:<math>\tan \theta =\left ( \frac{4\ m}{12\ m} \right ); \theta =\tan^{-1}\left ( 0.33 \right )=18.3^{\circ}</math>
 
e.g.:<math>\tan \theta =\left ( \frac{4\ m}{12\ m} \right ); \theta =\tan^{-1}\left ( 0.33 \right )=18.3^{\circ}</math>
  
==Accessibility==
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'''[[Slope_table| Quick reference table]]'''
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act<ref>Ontario. O. Reg. 191/11: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, 2011. https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r11191.</ref> provides a bare minimum to which public spaces must be designed. Consider designing landscapes to universal design principals instead<ref>Universal Design.com. 2018. “The Leading Source for News and Information on Universal Design - The Leading Source for News and Information on Universal Design.” 2018. http://www.universaldesign.com/.</ref><ref>Institute for Human Centered Design. 2018. “Principles.” 2018. https://www.humancentereddesign.org/inclusive-design/principles.</ref>.  
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==Normal range of slopes==
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The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act<ref>Ontario. O. Reg. 191/11: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, 2011. https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r11191.</ref> provides a bare minimum to which public spaces must be designed. e.g. cross slope not to exceed 2 %.
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Consider designing landscapes to universal design principals instead<ref>Universal Design.com. 2018. “The Leading Source for News and Information on Universal Design - The Leading Source for News and Information on Universal Design.” 2018. http://www.universaldesign.com/.</ref><ref>Institute for Human Centered Design. 2018. “Principles.” 2018. https://www.humancentereddesign.org/inclusive-design/principles.</ref>.  
  
 
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==Freeboard==
 
==Freeboard==
 
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{{:Freeboard}}
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==Additional Resources==
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*[https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/3/39/Huang_2012.pdf|Site Planning and Design (Huang, 2012)]<ref>Huang, J. C. 2012. PDH online Course C115 (5 PDH) - Site Planning and Design. UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)
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SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN. U.S department of Defense. https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/3/39/Huang_2012.pdf</ref>
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*[https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/d/d7/Matusik_2004.pdf Grading and Earthwork (Matusik and Deibel, 2004)]<ref>Matusik, J., and Deibel, D. 2004. Land Development Handbook - CHAPTER 24: Grading and Earthwork. Digital Engineering Library @ McGraw-Hill (www.digitalengineeringlibrary.com). https://wikidev.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/d/d7/Matusik_2004.pdf</ref>
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*[https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/a/a5/Tiner_2014.pdf Fundamentals of Site Grading Design (Tiner, 2014)]<ref>Tiner, J. A. 2014. Fundamentals of Site Grading Design. A SunCam online continuing education course. https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/a/a5/Tiner_2014.pdf</ref>
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*[http://www.slopemeter.com/images/Slope_Conversion_Tables.xls Slope-Meter, Inc.] - external resource, Slope Conversion Table (Slope-Meter Inc. 2009)<ref>Slope-Meter Inc. 2009. Download Slope Conversion Tables. Copyright 2009 - Slope-Meter Inc. - All Rights Reserved. http://slopemeter.com/images/Slope_Conversion_Tables.xls</ref>
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==References==
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[[Category: Calculations]]

Latest revision as of 21:18, 27 September 2022

Expressing slope

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Slope gradient

Slope gradients are are common form of expression for steeply sloped areas like the sides of swales. Expressed as Y:X where Y is a single unit of rise and X is the corresponding run. It can be calculated by dividing the rise by the run: e.g.:

Slope percentage

Slope percentage is calculated similarly by dividing rise by run, but then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage: e.g.: But for many calculations the rise/run isn't multiplied by 100, and instead is left as a decimal. e.g. 0.33 in the example above.

Slope in degrees

Expressing a slope in degrees requires using the tangent trigonometric function. e.g.:

Quick reference table

Normal range of slopes

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act[1] provides a bare minimum to which public spaces must be designed. e.g. cross slope not to exceed 2 %.

Consider designing landscapes to universal design principals instead[2][3].

Grading Standards and Critical Gradients[4]
Use Extreme range (%) Desirable range (%)
Public Streets 0.5 - 10 1 - 8
Private streets 0.5 - 20 1 - 12
Service lanes 0.5 - 15 1 - 10
Parking areas 0.5 - 8 1 - 5
Parking ramps up to 20 up to 15
Collector walks 0.5 - 12 1 - 8
Entrance walks 0.5 - 8 1 - 4
Pedestrian ramps up to 12 up to 8
Stairs 25 - 50 33 - 50
Game courts 0.5 - 2 0.5 - 1.5
Paved gutters 0.25 - 100 1 - 50
Grassed swales 0.5 - 15 2 - 10
Terraces and sitting areas 0.5 - 3 1 - 2
Grassed banks up to 50 up to 33
Planted banks up to 100 up to 50

Freeboard

  • In swales conveying flowing water a freeboard of 300 mm is generally accepted as a good starting point.
  • In bioretention the freeboard is the difference between the invert elevation of the inlet and overflow structure. 150 mm will usually suffice, so long as the inlet will not become inundated during design storm conditions.
  • In above grade stormwater planters, the equivalent dimension would be the difference between the invert elevation of the lip of the planter and the overflow structure (150 mm minimum).

Additional Resources

References

  1. Ontario. O. Reg. 191/11: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, 2011. https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r11191.
  2. Universal Design.com. 2018. “The Leading Source for News and Information on Universal Design - The Leading Source for News and Information on Universal Design.” 2018. http://www.universaldesign.com/.
  3. Institute for Human Centered Design. 2018. “Principles.” 2018. https://www.humancentereddesign.org/inclusive-design/principles.
  4. Strom, S., Nathan, K., Woland, J. Site Engineering for Landscape Architects (6th Ed.) 2013, Wiley and Sons
  5. Huang, J. C. 2012. PDH online Course C115 (5 PDH) - Site Planning and Design. UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN. U.S department of Defense. https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/3/39/Huang_2012.pdf
  6. Matusik, J., and Deibel, D. 2004. Land Development Handbook - CHAPTER 24: Grading and Earthwork. Digital Engineering Library @ McGraw-Hill (www.digitalengineeringlibrary.com). https://wikidev.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/d/d7/Matusik_2004.pdf
  7. Tiner, J. A. 2014. Fundamentals of Site Grading Design. A SunCam online continuing education course. https://wiki.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/a/a5/Tiner_2014.pdf
  8. Slope-Meter Inc. 2009. Download Slope Conversion Tables. Copyright 2009 - Slope-Meter Inc. - All Rights Reserved. http://slopemeter.com/images/Slope_Conversion_Tables.xls