kallistuksesta
Kallistuksesta is a Finnish term referring to the concept of tilt or inclination. The noun kallistus describes the act or result of tilting, i.e., the deviation of a surface, line, or object from a reference orientation such as horizontal or vertical. The word is used across various technical fields, and the exact meaning depends on the context. The form kallistuksesta is the genitive and is used when speaking about “of the tilt” or “from tilt.”
In surveying, civil engineering and construction, kallistus denotes the slope or tilt of terrain, structures, or
In geology, kallistus often relates to the inclination of rock layers or faults. Geological “dip” can be
In architecture and mechanical design, kallistus can describe intentional or unintentional tilting of components, floors, roofs,
Related terms include kaltevuus (inclination or slope) and kallistuskulma (tilt angle). The concept is general and