The formula to calculate the Pool Slope is:
\[ \text{Slope} = \frac{\text{Depth of Deep End} - \text{Depth of Shallow End}}{\text{Length of Slope}} \]
Where:
Pool slope refers to the incline between the shallow and deep ends of a pool. It is an important design aspect for pools as it affects safety, usability, and aesthetics. The slope is typically expressed as a ratio, indicating how much the pool depth changes over a certain distance. For example, a slope of 1:4 means that for every 4 feet of horizontal distance, the pool depth changes by 1 foot.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate the Pool Slope:
\[ \text{Slope} = \frac{8 - 3}{20} = \frac{5}{20} = 0.25 \]
This means the pool slope is 1:4, indicating that the depth increases by 1 foot for every 4 feet of horizontal distance.
