ruling gradient in a sentence

Examples

1. The ruling gradient was 1 in 40 and the sharpest curve 8 chains ( 160m ).
2. The ruling gradient was 1 in 33 ( 3.33 % ) uncompensated for curvature.
3. The line then fell with a ruling gradient of 1 in 60 to Abbotsham at 6m 3c.
4. Earthworks were considerable for a tramroad, and the ruling gradient was limited to 1 in 38.
5. For most of the line the ruling gradient did not exceed 1 in 176 ( Central Railway company.
6. He indicated the importance of the ruling gradient, and its effect on train loads and running costs.
7. The line had a 1 in 40 ruling gradient, and there were several inclined planes on it.
8. It was well-built with a ruling gradient of about 1 in 66 and minimum curvature of.
9. The lines were undulating with ruling gradients of about 1 in 80 and lengthy climbs averaging 1 in 100.
10. It included significant tunnelling work and had a ruling gradient of 1 in 70 rather than 1 in 35.