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Drill Core Recovery Ratio–Corrected Structural Dip Angle Calculator

Drill Core Recovery Ratio–Corrected Structural Dip Angle Calculator engineering calculator.

Quick Answer

Calculate Drill Core Recovery Ratio–Corrected Structural Dip Angle Calculator

Calculator

Corrected Structural Dip Angle (rad)
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Result Interpretation

Drill Core Recovery Ratio–Corrected Structural Dip Angle Calculator computes Corrected Structural Dip Angle in rad using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

  • Measured Dip Angle = 0.349066
  • Core Recovery Ratio = 1

Expected Result:

  • Corrected Structural Dip Angle = 0.349066

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Corrected Structural Dip Angle = 0.349066 rad.

The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.

Formula / Method

corrected structural dip angle = atan( tan(measured dip angle) / (core recovery ratio + (1.0 - core recovery ratio) * cos(measured dip angle)) )

Formula family: formula_geology_drill_core_recovery_ratio_corrected_structural_dip_angle_calculator

Variables

SymbolLabelRoleDescription
dip_measured_rad Measured Dip Angle INPUT Measured Dip Angle
core_recovery_ratio Core Recovery Ratio INPUT Core Recovery Ratio
structural_dip_angle_rad Corrected Structural Dip Angle OUTPUT Corrected Structural Dip Angle

Calculation Steps

  1. Enter the measured dip angle in rad.
  2. Enter the core recovery ratio in dimensionless.
  3. Step 1: Compute corrected structural dip angle.
  4. Read the corrected structural dip angle (rad) from the results.

Engineering Summary

Calculate Drill Core Recovery Ratio–Corrected Structural Dip Angle Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Drill Core Recovery Ratio–Corrected Structural Dip Angle Calculator estimates Corrected Structural Dip Angle based on the input parameters you provide

Why is measured dip angle important in this calculation?

measured dip angle is directly proportional to corrected structural dip angle. When you enter measured dip angle in rad, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result corrected structural dip angle?

The calculator outputs corrected structural dip angle in rad. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula

What units should I use for the inputs?

Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Measured Dip Angle (rad), Core Recovery Ratio (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results

What assumptions does this calculator use?

This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment

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