Batter Slope & Setback
Calculate the horizontal setback distance for a cut or fill batter slope from face height and batter ratio.
BEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons), CMIOSH, LEEA Member
Mechanical engineer and certified lifting equipment examiner with 18 years in heavy industry, structural steelwork, and crane operations across construction and resources sectors.
1 April 2025
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