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Grades - MountainMan - 05-07-2017
Just watched a video of a cable tram claiming a "grade of 106%"!
Can anyone one explain what this means in real terms? :?
Re: Grades - Charlie B - 05-07-2017
It is shown in this chart MM
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Charlie
Re: Grades - BR60103 - 05-07-2017
It means that in a horizontal run of 100 units, the track rises 106 units.
or, if you put down a 8 foot stud, you'd need a 102" stud straight up at the end of it.
a 100% grade is a 45 degree angle.
Re: Grades - MountainMan - 05-08-2017
OK, makes sense now. Thanks!
