Pile Taper Depth Ratio Calculator
Pile axial depth fraction, not taper-angle or field-shape recognition.
Description
A pile's depth can be normalized by field height to compare drawings at different scales.
A pile's depth can be normalized by field height to compare drawings at different scales.1
The resulting fraction describes geometry rather than a universal design requirement.
When to use Pile Taper Depth Ratio Calculator
Use this tool to calculate or review the supplied observations under the stated rules. Establish the source tradition, viewing frame, coordinate units and independently annotated features.
How to use Pile Taper Depth Ratio Calculator and understand its results
- Establish the source tradition, viewing frame, coordinate units and independently annotated features.
- Enter pileDepth, fieldHeight, using the field meanings and rules below, then run the tool.
- Read result.observedFraction, using the output meanings and calculation rules below.
- Correct any reported input issue and run again. Before using a successful result, check the stated units, signs, reference scope and observation coverage.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| pileDepth | Pile depth | number | Required |
| fieldHeight | Field height | number | Required |
Use positive field height and nonnegative pile depth no greater than that height. Divide depth by field height.
depthFraction=pileDepth/fieldHeight Use the matching field units and the exact boundary, ordering and reference rules above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| result | Calculated observation or reference | object |
| result.observedFraction | observed Fraction; dimensionless fraction, not a percent | number |
{
"input": {
"pileDepth": 20,
"fieldHeight": 100
},
"output": {
"result": {
"observedFraction": 0.2
}
}
}Limitations and assumptions
The fraction does not model taper shape, placement or a mandatory proportion. Measurements require one unit.
Missing required fields, unknown fields, wrong types and violated rules return input issues. Numeric values and outputs must be finite. Extremely large composite outputs are rejected.
Alternative or Complementary methods
For a related step, use Pile Number of Descending Points Counter: Descending pile points can be counted in an annotated depiction. For a complementary comparison, use Chief Depth Third-of-Field Proportion Checker: Chief depth is measured relative to an adopted design standard and field geometry.
References
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Pile Taper Depth Ratio Calculator — tool.io
Similar or alternative tools
- Pile Number of Descending Points Counter
Descending pile points can be counted in an annotated depiction.
- Chief Depth Third-of-Field Proportion Checker
Chief depth is measured relative to an adopted design standard and field geometry.