The students conducted a leveling fieldwork at Taylor's University to determine the reduced levels of checkpoints. They took backsight, intersight and foresight readings and calculated the reduced levels using rise and fall and height of collimation methods. An error of 30mm was found upon closing the level loop. As this was within the acceptable error of 39.799mm, the work was accurate. The error was distributed equally among setups to adjust the final reduced levels. The experience provided hands-on training in using leveling instruments and fostered teamwork skills essential for their future careers.
This document provides details on a closed traverse survey conducted by students. It includes:
1. An introduction to traverse surveys and the different types of traverses.
2. Details of the fieldwork including measured angles, distances, bearings, latitudes and departures.
3. Calculations to adjust the measured values including distributing angular error, computing horizontal and vertical distances, and determining error of closure.
4. Presentation of the adjusted course latitudes and departures, showing an improved closure with errors of 0.0281m in latitude and 0.001m in departure.
The document describes a student's levelling fieldwork report. It includes an introduction to levelling, the objectives and procedures of the fieldwork, definitions of levelling terms, raw and adjusted leveling data tables using the collimation and rise-and-fall methods, and a conclusion stating the fieldwork was successfully completed. The fieldwork allowed students to apply their theoretical knowledge of levelling techniques and gain practical surveying skills and experience through cooperative work.
This document summarizes a leveling fieldwork project conducted by students. The objectives were to enhance knowledge of leveling, gain hands-on experience setting up an auto level and leveling, and apply leveling knowledge. Data was tabulated using the height of collimation and rise and fall methods. The collected data had a misclosure of -0.014m, within the acceptable error of ±39.799mm. The error was distributed across the 11 setups as a correction. The final adjusted reduce levels matched the original benchmark level. Obstructions could cause inaccurate readings, so a leveling bubble is important to ensure the staff is perpendicular.
This document describes a closed traverse survey conducted by a group of students. It includes an introduction to traversing, the equipment used (theodolite, tripod, leveling rods), field data collection methods, calculations of angular errors, distances, azimuths, latitudes and departures, and station coordinates. The group adjusted their results based on the Compass Rule correction and achieved an accuracy of 1:1088 for the closed traverse. They discussed lessons learned from conducting the fieldwork.
This document reports on a site surveying project using traversing techniques. The objectives of traversing are outlined, including determining boundary positions and areas. Closed and open traverses are described and surveying equipment like theodolites, tripods, levels, and ranging rods are explained. Field data from a loop traverse conducted in a campus parking lot is presented, including station sightings, interior angles, vertical angles, and stadia readings. The data is averaged and used to calculate vertical distances between points to develop a layout diagram of the traverse.
This document provides information about a fieldwork report for a site surveying course. It includes an introduction to levelling, the objective of the fieldwork, apparatus used including an automatic level, levelling rod, tripod and spirit level. Levelling results were presented using the height of collimation and rise/fall methods. Adjusted results were shown after distributing a small error. The levelling was found to be acceptable as the error of closure was within the allowed maximum. The document concluded the fieldwork was successfully completed to obtain data for the report.
This document is a fieldwork report for a student site surveying course. It includes raw leveling data collected at Taylors University carpark with 11 setup points. The data was analyzed using height of collimation and rise-fall methods, finding a misclosure of -0.019m which is within the acceptable error tolerance. Tables show level readings, calculations, and adjusted reduced levels. The report documents the leveling process, data collection, computations, accuracy checking, and concludes the students gained hands-on experience in surveying techniques and applying leveling methods.
Report Assignment 2 for Site Surveying module which requires us to do Traversing measurement around the campus carpark, for the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (BQS) Course Semester 2, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
This document provides details on a closed traverse survey conducted by students. It includes:
1. An introduction to traverse surveys and the different types of traverses.
2. Details of the fieldwork including measured angles, distances, bearings, latitudes and departures.
3. Calculations to adjust the measured values including distributing angular error, computing horizontal and vertical distances, and determining error of closure.
4. Presentation of the adjusted course latitudes and departures, showing an improved closure with errors of 0.0281m in latitude and 0.001m in departure.
The document describes a student's levelling fieldwork report. It includes an introduction to levelling, the objectives and procedures of the fieldwork, definitions of levelling terms, raw and adjusted leveling data tables using the collimation and rise-and-fall methods, and a conclusion stating the fieldwork was successfully completed. The fieldwork allowed students to apply their theoretical knowledge of levelling techniques and gain practical surveying skills and experience through cooperative work.
This document summarizes a leveling fieldwork project conducted by students. The objectives were to enhance knowledge of leveling, gain hands-on experience setting up an auto level and leveling, and apply leveling knowledge. Data was tabulated using the height of collimation and rise and fall methods. The collected data had a misclosure of -0.014m, within the acceptable error of ±39.799mm. The error was distributed across the 11 setups as a correction. The final adjusted reduce levels matched the original benchmark level. Obstructions could cause inaccurate readings, so a leveling bubble is important to ensure the staff is perpendicular.
This document describes a closed traverse survey conducted by a group of students. It includes an introduction to traversing, the equipment used (theodolite, tripod, leveling rods), field data collection methods, calculations of angular errors, distances, azimuths, latitudes and departures, and station coordinates. The group adjusted their results based on the Compass Rule correction and achieved an accuracy of 1:1088 for the closed traverse. They discussed lessons learned from conducting the fieldwork.
This document reports on a site surveying project using traversing techniques. The objectives of traversing are outlined, including determining boundary positions and areas. Closed and open traverses are described and surveying equipment like theodolites, tripods, levels, and ranging rods are explained. Field data from a loop traverse conducted in a campus parking lot is presented, including station sightings, interior angles, vertical angles, and stadia readings. The data is averaged and used to calculate vertical distances between points to develop a layout diagram of the traverse.
This document provides information about a fieldwork report for a site surveying course. It includes an introduction to levelling, the objective of the fieldwork, apparatus used including an automatic level, levelling rod, tripod and spirit level. Levelling results were presented using the height of collimation and rise/fall methods. Adjusted results were shown after distributing a small error. The levelling was found to be acceptable as the error of closure was within the allowed maximum. The document concluded the fieldwork was successfully completed to obtain data for the report.
This document is a fieldwork report for a student site surveying course. It includes raw leveling data collected at Taylors University carpark with 11 setup points. The data was analyzed using height of collimation and rise-fall methods, finding a misclosure of -0.019m which is within the acceptable error tolerance. Tables show level readings, calculations, and adjusted reduced levels. The report documents the leveling process, data collection, computations, accuracy checking, and concludes the students gained hands-on experience in surveying techniques and applying leveling methods.
Report Assignment 2 for Site Surveying module which requires us to do Traversing measurement around the campus carpark, for the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (BQS) Course Semester 2, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
Report Assignment 1 for Site Surveying module which requires us to do levelling measurement around the campus carpark, for the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (BQS) Course Semester 2, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
This document contains field data from a closed traverse survey conducted over three iterations. It includes horizontal angle measurements, vertical angle measurements, and distance measurements between stations A, B, C and D. The objective was to determine coordinates of each station through angular and linear field measurements. Field data tables provide the raw readings which need to be adjusted to calculate accurate coordinates and check for angular error of closure.
The document provides details of a leveling fieldwork assignment, including definitions of leveling terms, descriptions of leveling equipment used, collected field data, and results. The objectives were to understand leveling methods and definitions. Field data was collected at 11 points using 10 setups and reduced using height of collimation and rise/fall methods. The error of closure was within the acceptable range, so no rework was needed. Adjustment tables were made using the formula for correction per setup.
This document is a site surveying report for a traversing fieldwork exercise. It includes an introduction to traversing, objectives of the exercise, descriptions of surveying equipment used like theodolites and ranging rods. Data collected in the field including angular measurements, bearings, latitudes and departures are presented. The results show angular errors requiring adjustment of field angles. Station coordinates are tabulated and graphed. The conclusion is that adjustments were needed to correct angular errors and produce accurate coordinate data from the traversing exercise.
This document contains a fieldwork report for a site surveying course. It details the process of conducting leveling using a dumpy level and staff to determine reduced levels at 10 locations around a campus. The key steps included:
1) Setting up the dumpy level and taking backsight and foresight readings at each location
2) Calculating reduced levels using the rise and fall method and height of collimation method
3) Adjusting the results based on a misclosure of -0.015m within the acceptable error range
The document describes a student fieldwork assignment using a theodolite to measure horizontal angles between stations (A, B, C, D) set up to form a loop traverse. The students measured the field angles, adjusted for angular errors, computed latitudes, departures and station coordinates, and plotted the adjusted loop traverse. Key steps included setting up the theodolite, measuring angles, distributing errors, calculating accuracy, and determining station positions had an acceptable accuracy of 1:3030 for average land surveying.
The document is a fieldwork report for a site surveying course that describes a student group's experience conducting a closed traverse surveying project on campus. The objectives of the project were to gain experience using surveying equipment in the field and understanding traversing procedures. The group measured angles and distances between stations to collect traversing data. During analysis, they discovered errors in their data recording and had to discuss and apply formulas to calculate internal angles and make corrections. The experience provided the students hands-on practice with field equipment and improved their teamwork and understanding of traversing concepts and calculations.
This document contains 20 problems related to leveling surveying. The problems involve taking staff readings at intervals, reducing the readings to calculate reduced levels (RLs) using the rise and fall method or collimation plane method, and applying arithmetic checks. Some problems also involve calculating gradients between points. The document provides leveling data, blank leveling tables, and instructions to complete the tables and solve the problems.
This 14-page report details a site surveying fieldwork involving levelling. The report includes an introduction to levelling, objectives, descriptions of apparatus used including an auto-level and tripod, results of the levelling with 10 turning points, adjustments made for a misclosure error of 0.014, a discussion of the methods used, and conclusions. The levelling was conducted to enhance students' knowledge of surveying procedures and applying levelling theories learned in class.
The document summarizes a student's fieldwork using a theodolite to conduct a traversing survey. Key details include:
- The student conducted a closed traverse survey with 4 stations, measuring angles and lengths between stations.
- Angular errors were distributed and angles were adjusted to total 360°. Station coordinates were then computed.
- Total angular error was -0°12'20" and total linear error was 0.0668m, yielding an accuracy of 1:2700, within acceptable limits.
- The fieldwork helped students learn skills like setting up a theodolite, measuring angles and distances, and adjusting data.
This document contains the fieldwork report for a closed traverse survey conducted by students. It includes an introduction to traversing definitions, the equipment used which includes a theodolite, tripod, leveling rod and optical plummet. The objective was to determine positions of boundary lines and establish control. Raw field angle and distance measurements are presented from stations A to D, forming a closed loop. The total observed angle of 362°40' exceeds the required 360° sum. The error is distributed equally among the four angles, reducing each by 40" to adjust the total to 360°. Subsequent sections will use the adjusted angles to compute course bearings, latitudes and departures to determine coordinate positions.
This document provides details on a fieldwork report for a traversing exercise conducted by students. It includes an introduction to traversing, descriptions of the equipment used including a theodolite, tripod, plumb bob and ranging rod. The objectives and field data from the exercise are presented. Calculations are shown for angular errors and adjustments, determining lengths using stadia measurements, and calculating latitudes, departures and station coordinates. Small errors were found and corrected using compass rule adjustments. The summary provides an acceptable level of accuracy and demonstrates the techniques learned for conducting a traversing survey.
This document provides information on theodolite surveying. It discusses how to measure the magnetic bearing of a line, prolong and range a line, measure deflection angles, vertical angles, and includes steps for closed and open traverse surveys using the included angle and deflection angle methods. It also covers topics like observation tables, consecutive and independent coordinates, and balancing a traverse using Bowditch's rule and the transit rule.
The document discusses different methods of surveying using a theodolite, including:
1. Tacheometry/stadia methods which use a theodolite and stadia hairs to measure horizontal and vertical distances to points by taking angle and stadia readings.
2. Trigonometric leveling which uses a total station to measure slope distance and vertical angle to determine elevation differences between points.
3. Short line leveling which uses vertical angle or zenith angle measurements between a total station and target to calculate elevation differences between points based on their heights and angles.
This 14-page report details a site surveying fieldwork involving levelling. The report includes an introduction to levelling, objectives, descriptions of apparatus used including an auto-level, tripod, and staff. Leveling results show reduced levels and line of collimation readings for 10 turning points with adjustments made for a 0.014 misclosure error. The conclusions discuss applying theories taught and producing an acceptable report within the error tolerance.
1. The document discusses various topics related to surveying including tacheometry, leveling, and triangulation. It provides definitions and explanations of terms like tacheometer, analytic lens, substance bar, and different tacheometric measurement systems.
2. Examples are given for calculating horizontal and vertical distances using tacheometric observations. The document also includes multi-part problems for determining reduced levels, horizontal distances, and elevations from tacheometric data.
3. Additional surveying concepts covered include permanent and temporary bench marks, arbitrary bench marks, extension of baselines, trigonometric leveling, axis signal corrections, and geodetic surveying. Triangulation methods and terms
Theodolite surveying part 1 (I scheme MSBTE)Naufil Sayyad
The document provides information about theodolite surveying. It defines a theodolite as an instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles accurately. The main types of theodolites are described based on the type of telescope and reading unit. The key components of a transit theodolite are identified and explained. Methods for measuring horizontal angles using a transit theodolite via the direct and repetition methods are outlined, including how to set up the instrument, take readings, and calculate angles.
The document summarizes a fieldwork report on leveling. It includes an introduction to leveling, descriptions of leveling apparatus, objectives of the fieldwork, leveling data tables using rise and fall and height of collimation methods, and a conclusion. The leveling was conducted between a benchmark and turning points to determine reduced levels. The error of misclosure was within an acceptable range, so the leveling results were deemed accurate.
This fieldwork report summarizes a student group's site leveling exercise. The objectives were to gain practical experience with leveling equipment and procedures. The group measured elevation readings at 10 points around their university campus using a tripod, auto level, and leveling staff. Their results showed a 0.5m discrepancy, which they addressed through evenly distributing corrections across readings. The experience gave the students hands-on practice with leveling skills and equipment, as well as lessons in teamwork and data processing.
This document summarizes a student group's levelling fieldwork and report. The group measured elevation points around a car park using an automatic level and levelling staff. Their initial and final reduced levels were slightly different, indicating a small error. After calculating the error and applying corrections, the group adjusted the reduced levels and ensured the results met accuracy standards for
The document provides details of a site surveying fieldwork report using levelling. It includes an introduction to levelling terminology and methods, objectives of the fieldwork, data collection using rise and fall and height of collimation methods at 11 stations, and discussion of the results. The fieldwork was conducted in the car park of Taylor's University to determine reduced levels of points with respect to the assumed datum of 100.00m. The error of misclosure was within the acceptable range, indicating the levelling was successful.
This document is a report on a fieldwork for a leveling practical conducted by students. It includes an introduction to site surveying and leveling. The objectives, apparatus used, and two-peg test procedure are described. Field data collected using two leveling methods is presented. The data is then adjusted, and the acceptable misclosure of 36mm is confirmed. In conclusion, the students found the practical experience valuable for understanding leveling despite some challenges with weather and time constraints.
Report Assignment 1 for Site Surveying module which requires us to do levelling measurement around the campus carpark, for the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (BQS) Course Semester 2, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
This document contains field data from a closed traverse survey conducted over three iterations. It includes horizontal angle measurements, vertical angle measurements, and distance measurements between stations A, B, C and D. The objective was to determine coordinates of each station through angular and linear field measurements. Field data tables provide the raw readings which need to be adjusted to calculate accurate coordinates and check for angular error of closure.
The document provides details of a leveling fieldwork assignment, including definitions of leveling terms, descriptions of leveling equipment used, collected field data, and results. The objectives were to understand leveling methods and definitions. Field data was collected at 11 points using 10 setups and reduced using height of collimation and rise/fall methods. The error of closure was within the acceptable range, so no rework was needed. Adjustment tables were made using the formula for correction per setup.
This document is a site surveying report for a traversing fieldwork exercise. It includes an introduction to traversing, objectives of the exercise, descriptions of surveying equipment used like theodolites and ranging rods. Data collected in the field including angular measurements, bearings, latitudes and departures are presented. The results show angular errors requiring adjustment of field angles. Station coordinates are tabulated and graphed. The conclusion is that adjustments were needed to correct angular errors and produce accurate coordinate data from the traversing exercise.
This document contains a fieldwork report for a site surveying course. It details the process of conducting leveling using a dumpy level and staff to determine reduced levels at 10 locations around a campus. The key steps included:
1) Setting up the dumpy level and taking backsight and foresight readings at each location
2) Calculating reduced levels using the rise and fall method and height of collimation method
3) Adjusting the results based on a misclosure of -0.015m within the acceptable error range
The document describes a student fieldwork assignment using a theodolite to measure horizontal angles between stations (A, B, C, D) set up to form a loop traverse. The students measured the field angles, adjusted for angular errors, computed latitudes, departures and station coordinates, and plotted the adjusted loop traverse. Key steps included setting up the theodolite, measuring angles, distributing errors, calculating accuracy, and determining station positions had an acceptable accuracy of 1:3030 for average land surveying.
The document is a fieldwork report for a site surveying course that describes a student group's experience conducting a closed traverse surveying project on campus. The objectives of the project were to gain experience using surveying equipment in the field and understanding traversing procedures. The group measured angles and distances between stations to collect traversing data. During analysis, they discovered errors in their data recording and had to discuss and apply formulas to calculate internal angles and make corrections. The experience provided the students hands-on practice with field equipment and improved their teamwork and understanding of traversing concepts and calculations.
This document contains 20 problems related to leveling surveying. The problems involve taking staff readings at intervals, reducing the readings to calculate reduced levels (RLs) using the rise and fall method or collimation plane method, and applying arithmetic checks. Some problems also involve calculating gradients between points. The document provides leveling data, blank leveling tables, and instructions to complete the tables and solve the problems.
This 14-page report details a site surveying fieldwork involving levelling. The report includes an introduction to levelling, objectives, descriptions of apparatus used including an auto-level and tripod, results of the levelling with 10 turning points, adjustments made for a misclosure error of 0.014, a discussion of the methods used, and conclusions. The levelling was conducted to enhance students' knowledge of surveying procedures and applying levelling theories learned in class.
The document summarizes a student's fieldwork using a theodolite to conduct a traversing survey. Key details include:
- The student conducted a closed traverse survey with 4 stations, measuring angles and lengths between stations.
- Angular errors were distributed and angles were adjusted to total 360°. Station coordinates were then computed.
- Total angular error was -0°12'20" and total linear error was 0.0668m, yielding an accuracy of 1:2700, within acceptable limits.
- The fieldwork helped students learn skills like setting up a theodolite, measuring angles and distances, and adjusting data.
This document contains the fieldwork report for a closed traverse survey conducted by students. It includes an introduction to traversing definitions, the equipment used which includes a theodolite, tripod, leveling rod and optical plummet. The objective was to determine positions of boundary lines and establish control. Raw field angle and distance measurements are presented from stations A to D, forming a closed loop. The total observed angle of 362°40' exceeds the required 360° sum. The error is distributed equally among the four angles, reducing each by 40" to adjust the total to 360°. Subsequent sections will use the adjusted angles to compute course bearings, latitudes and departures to determine coordinate positions.
This document provides details on a fieldwork report for a traversing exercise conducted by students. It includes an introduction to traversing, descriptions of the equipment used including a theodolite, tripod, plumb bob and ranging rod. The objectives and field data from the exercise are presented. Calculations are shown for angular errors and adjustments, determining lengths using stadia measurements, and calculating latitudes, departures and station coordinates. Small errors were found and corrected using compass rule adjustments. The summary provides an acceptable level of accuracy and demonstrates the techniques learned for conducting a traversing survey.
This document provides information on theodolite surveying. It discusses how to measure the magnetic bearing of a line, prolong and range a line, measure deflection angles, vertical angles, and includes steps for closed and open traverse surveys using the included angle and deflection angle methods. It also covers topics like observation tables, consecutive and independent coordinates, and balancing a traverse using Bowditch's rule and the transit rule.
The document discusses different methods of surveying using a theodolite, including:
1. Tacheometry/stadia methods which use a theodolite and stadia hairs to measure horizontal and vertical distances to points by taking angle and stadia readings.
2. Trigonometric leveling which uses a total station to measure slope distance and vertical angle to determine elevation differences between points.
3. Short line leveling which uses vertical angle or zenith angle measurements between a total station and target to calculate elevation differences between points based on their heights and angles.
This 14-page report details a site surveying fieldwork involving levelling. The report includes an introduction to levelling, objectives, descriptions of apparatus used including an auto-level, tripod, and staff. Leveling results show reduced levels and line of collimation readings for 10 turning points with adjustments made for a 0.014 misclosure error. The conclusions discuss applying theories taught and producing an acceptable report within the error tolerance.
1. The document discusses various topics related to surveying including tacheometry, leveling, and triangulation. It provides definitions and explanations of terms like tacheometer, analytic lens, substance bar, and different tacheometric measurement systems.
2. Examples are given for calculating horizontal and vertical distances using tacheometric observations. The document also includes multi-part problems for determining reduced levels, horizontal distances, and elevations from tacheometric data.
3. Additional surveying concepts covered include permanent and temporary bench marks, arbitrary bench marks, extension of baselines, trigonometric leveling, axis signal corrections, and geodetic surveying. Triangulation methods and terms
Theodolite surveying part 1 (I scheme MSBTE)Naufil Sayyad
The document provides information about theodolite surveying. It defines a theodolite as an instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles accurately. The main types of theodolites are described based on the type of telescope and reading unit. The key components of a transit theodolite are identified and explained. Methods for measuring horizontal angles using a transit theodolite via the direct and repetition methods are outlined, including how to set up the instrument, take readings, and calculate angles.
The document summarizes a fieldwork report on leveling. It includes an introduction to leveling, descriptions of leveling apparatus, objectives of the fieldwork, leveling data tables using rise and fall and height of collimation methods, and a conclusion. The leveling was conducted between a benchmark and turning points to determine reduced levels. The error of misclosure was within an acceptable range, so the leveling results were deemed accurate.
This fieldwork report summarizes a student group's site leveling exercise. The objectives were to gain practical experience with leveling equipment and procedures. The group measured elevation readings at 10 points around their university campus using a tripod, auto level, and leveling staff. Their results showed a 0.5m discrepancy, which they addressed through evenly distributing corrections across readings. The experience gave the students hands-on practice with leveling skills and equipment, as well as lessons in teamwork and data processing.
This document summarizes a student group's levelling fieldwork and report. The group measured elevation points around a car park using an automatic level and levelling staff. Their initial and final reduced levels were slightly different, indicating a small error. After calculating the error and applying corrections, the group adjusted the reduced levels and ensured the results met accuracy standards for
The document provides details of a site surveying fieldwork report using levelling. It includes an introduction to levelling terminology and methods, objectives of the fieldwork, data collection using rise and fall and height of collimation methods at 11 stations, and discussion of the results. The fieldwork was conducted in the car park of Taylor's University to determine reduced levels of points with respect to the assumed datum of 100.00m. The error of misclosure was within the acceptable range, indicating the levelling was successful.
This document is a report on a fieldwork for a leveling practical conducted by students. It includes an introduction to site surveying and leveling. The objectives, apparatus used, and two-peg test procedure are described. Field data collected using two leveling methods is presented. The data is then adjusted, and the acceptable misclosure of 36mm is confirmed. In conclusion, the students found the practical experience valuable for understanding leveling despite some challenges with weather and time constraints.
This fieldwork report summarizes a student group's leveling survey of 10 points around a staff parking lot. The group used an automatic level, tripod, and staves to measure elevations. Raw elevation data showed a -0.025m closure error, within the acceptable range. The group adjusted elevations using the closure error divided among setups. The adjusted elevations closed correctly, demonstrating the leveling was acceptable. The fieldwork provided practical experience with leveling instruments and calculations.
The document provides details on a fieldwork leveling exercise conducted by students to measure elevation points around a campus. It includes the objectives, introduction to leveling concepts, equipment used including an auto-level and tripod, field data collected using rise and fall and height of collimation methods, adjusted data tables, and a two peg test summary. The leveling resulted in a small misclosure error of 0.011m, within the acceptable accuracy limit, and corrections were made by distributing the error evenly across readings.
This document provides the results of a site surveying fieldwork report on levelling. The objectives were to find elevation differences between points and establish points at given elevations. Apparatus used included an automatic level, levelling rod, tripod, and spirit level. Levelling was conducted between 11 points including a benchmark. Results showed an error of -0.009m. Using the height of collimation and rise/fall methods, reduced levels were calculated and adjusted using error distribution. The maximum allowable error was +/-39.799mm, so the levelling was acceptable. The fieldwork helped obtain necessary data to complete the report.
The document summarizes a leveling fieldwork report conducted by students. It includes an introduction to leveling definitions, purpose, and fieldwork conducted. The fieldwork was located in Taylor's University carpark where students measured elevations at 11 checkpoints. Raw and adjusted leveling data is presented using rise and fall and height of collimation methods, showing a misclosure of -0.010m. In conclusion, students gained valuable hands-on experience in leveling and were able to complete necessary calculations to determine reduced levels at each point.
This document is a field report for a traversing survey conducted by students. It contains unadjusted and average field data from three separate traverses, including measured horizontal and vertical angles between stations. It also shows the calculations to determine angular errors, angle adjustments, course bearings, latitudes and departures, adjusted coordinates, and station positions. The objectives, equipment used, and results are presented in tables and graphs.
The document describes a site surveying fieldwork involving a closed loop traverse using a theodolite. Key steps included setting up the instrument and marking stations A, B, C and D. Field angles were measured between stations and used to calculate distances, azimuths, latitudes and departures. The total angular error was distributed and corrections applied to adjusted values. Station coordinates were then computed, with the traverse closing within the acceptable accuracy range for land surveying of 1:300. The purpose was to gain practical experience in traversing techniques.
The fieldwork report details a site leveling survey conducted to determine reduced levels at various turning points (TPs) relative to Benchmark 1 (BM1). Level readings were taken using an automatic level and leveling rod between BM1 and TPs A through J. The rise and fall method and height of collimation method were used to calculate reduced levels, with an arithmetical check showing an acceptable misclosure of +0.00318mm. The error was distributed evenly among setups by applying a +0.00318mm correction to each reduced level reading.
ABC Report - 123 (gathered with reference)Jing Chuang
1. The document summarizes a fieldwork report on traversing conducted by 4 students at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. They measured angles and distances between stations A, B, C, and D in the campus parking lot using a theodolite.
2. The data collected was used to calculate angular errors, azimuths, latitudes, departures, and station coordinates. The total misclosure error was within an acceptable range.
3. Through this fieldwork, the students gained experience using traversing instruments like theodolites and were able to obtain accurate measurements and calculate results. It provided valuable practical lessons that will benefit their future work.
This document provides information about a field work report submitted by students for a bachelor's degree in quantity surveying. It discusses leveling as a surveying technique to determine relative heights or elevations. The document defines key leveling terms and describes leveling methods, arithmetic checks, and differential leveling. It also outlines the apparatus used, including automatic levels, tripod stands, leveling rods, and their components and functions. The objectives of the field work and leveling techniques are explained.
1. The document discusses advanced surveying equipment that provide more precise and faster surveying compared to traditional methods. It describes the Electronic Distance Meter (EDM), microoptic theodolite, electronic/digital theodolite, and total station.
2. An EDM measures distance using the phase difference between a transmitted and reflected wave. A microoptic theodolite and electronic theodolite are used to measure angles precisely.
3. A total station integrates EDM and theodolite functions to allow simultaneous distance and angle measurements for surveying tasks such as setting out buildings, contour mapping, and more.
1. The document outlines a student fieldwork report on traversing, which is a surveying technique used to establish positions of points and features on land.
2. It describes the process of measuring angles and distances between stations using a theodolite and other equipment, and calculating latitudes, departures, and station coordinates.
3. The results found the total error to be within an acceptable accuracy level, showing the traverse was successful in establishing the relative positions of points to the required precision.
This document reports on a site surveying leveling project conducted by a group of students. It details the objective of leveling, the equipment used which includes an automatic level, leveling staff, and tripod. It describes how to set up the automatic level and take backsight, intermediate, and foresight readings. The document presents the field data collected using two methods - the rise and fall method and height of collimation method. It also calculates the error distribution and provides the adjusted field data.
This document provides an overview of land leveling and surveying techniques used for irrigation agriculture. It defines key surveying and leveling terms and concepts. It describes the equipment used for leveling like auto levels, staff rods, and tripods. It explains how leveling is conducted including establishing benchmarks, taking back sights and fore sights to determine relative elevations. It discusses the applications of leveling for irrigation design, construction projects, and land management.
The document describes a student fieldwork assignment using a theodolite to measure horizontal angles between stations A, B, C and D set up in a loop traverse. Field measurements were taken, with a total angular error of 0°6'44". Errors were distributed equally between angles, and adjusted angles and coordinates were calculated. The accuracy of 1:3030 for the adjusted loop was found to be acceptable for average land surveying.
This document provides details of a fieldwork report for a traverse survey conducted by a group of quantity surveying students. It includes:
- Objectives of the fieldwork to enhance surveying skills and apply classroom theories.
- Description of the equipment used including a theodolite, tripod, plumb bob and level rod.
- Raw data collected at stations A, B, C and D including angles, distances and calculations.
- Adjusted data with corrected angles, bearings, latitudes and departures, and error of closure calculation showing the traverse is acceptable.
This document provides details about several labs conducted as part of a course on Infrastructure Engineering and Management. The labs covered skills such as map reading, reconnaissance surveys, levelling, total station traverse surveys, total station feature mapping, GNSS surveying, and mapping with QGIS. Key points covered include map sheet identification systems, levelling procedures, total station angle and distance measurements, GNSS data collection and processing, and basic functions of the QGIS mapping software.
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING (HONOURS)
QSB60103 - SITE SURVEYING
Field Work 1 Report
Leveling
NAME STUDENT ID MARKS
Yap Foong Mei 0324867
Yeo Gin Faye 0330001
Teow Kah Yan 0327201
Tan Shen Sin 0324602
Tan Yong Chien 0320200
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TABLE CONTENT
CONTENT PAGE
Cover Page 1
Table Content 2
Introduction to Leveling 3-7
Objective 8
Field Data 9-12
Adjusted Data 13
Summary 14-15
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INTRODUCTION TO LEVELLING
Leveling is a branch of surveying, the object of which is to find the elevations of given
points with respect to a given or assumed datum and to establish points at a given or assumed
datum. (Punmia,2015).
Basically, there are few methods of levelling to determine the elevations of points and to
measure vertical distance of the station. These methods include barometric levelling,
trigonometric levelling and spirit levelling. In this fieldwork, we are using spirit levelling method.
It is the most common levelling method so far.
In other words, levelling is a survey carried out to find the reduced level of a station that
has been set. There are two methods is calculating the reduced level of the stations, which are
the rise and fall method and the height of collimation method. Both method had been used to
calculate out the reduced level of the point in this fieldwork.
Figure 1.0: Example of the working of levelling
Source: http://www.colorado.edu/geography/courses/geog_2043_f01/lab01_4.html
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The figure above shows an example of traverse with a turning point. Basically, levelling
works in this way. First the auto-level is set up at Station A and backsight is taken to benchmark
where elevation of 100.00m is given. As the rod reading of 2.45 metres is taken, the height of
collimation would be 100.00 m + 2.45 m = 102.45 m. Then, foresight is taken to another point
and the rod reading showed 0.60 m and therefore the elevation of the point will be 102.45 m -
0.60 m = 101.85 m. Next, the auto-level will be shifted to Station B with the rod maintained at
the same point and thus that particular point is known as turning point (TP). Backsight is then
taken to the turning point with the rod reading of 1.70 m and thus the height of collimation at
Station B is 101.85 m + 1.70 m = 103.55m.
The instruments used in levelling are the automatic level which used to demand
accurate levelling, the tripod stand which ensure a stable setup for instrument, the optical
plummet that used to centre the instruments over a ground station, the leveling rod used to
measure the elevation measurement of a station and a spirit bubble to ensure that the
instrument is levelled and is in a vertical position to ensure accurate measurement is taken.
Figure 1.1 : Automatic Level
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Figure 1.4: Levelling Rod
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Definition of terms used in Leveling
Level Surface:
A level surface is known as a curved surface which each point have right angles to the direction
of gravity of the earth.
Datum:
Datum is the surface to which elevations are referred. The mean sea level allows a convenient
datum world over, and elevations are gives as so much below or above sea level.
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Reduced Level:
Reduced level is the vertical distance measured below or above the mean sea level or
benchmark.
The line of Collimation:
The line of collimation is also known as horizontal line of sight. It passed through the optical
centre of the telescope of the level. The height of line of collimation above the datum is called
height of collimation.
Benchmark (BM):
Benchmark is a fixed point of reference with known elevation. It is used as a starting point and
as a point upon which to close as a check in levelling.
Temporary Benchmark:
A temporary benchmark is a fixed point with a known elevation which is set up by surveyor for
his own use during construction works and surveys.
Backsight (BS):
Backsight is the first staff reading taken after the setting up and levelling of the instrument.
Intermediate Sight (IS):
Intermediate sight is the sight or staff reading taken between a backsight and a foresight.
Foresight (FS):
Foresight is the last sight or staff reading taken during levelling operations before the shifting of
the instrument.
Turning point (TP):
Turning point also known as change point which is a point where the backsight and foresight
readings are taken. A turning point is enable the levelling to continue from a new instrument
position.
Station:
Station is a point to determine the elevation. It also can be noted as the point where the staff is
held.
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OBJECTIVES
1) To allow students to apply theories learnt into fieldwork
2) To allow students to have hands on experience in using levelling instruments
3) To foster teamwork between students
4) To enhance student’s knowledge in taking the reading and the correct method in
recording the reading
5) To expose students with the problem that they might face when using the instruments
and also it’s solutions
6) To expose students with the correct way and the precautions of using the levelling
instruments
7) To identify the reduced level of each station
8) To determine the error of distribution to have adjustment in levelling
9) To enhance student’s skills in site measurements and calculations in proper equation
table
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FIELD DATA
Levelling fieldwork
Location: Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus open carpark
Figure 1.1: Carpark plan and the points
Sources: http://dearasis.blogspot.my/2010/02/taylors-lakeside-campus.html
Figure 1.1 shows the plan of the open carpark and also the checkpoints where we are required
to measure the reduced level of the checkpoints.
The benchmark is set at 100.00.
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Arithmetical check
𝛴𝐵𝑆 − 𝛴𝐹𝑆 = 𝛴𝑅𝑖𝑠𝑒 − 𝛴𝐹𝑎𝑙𝑙 = Last reduced level reading - first reduced level reading
Fieldwork reading
𝛴𝐵𝑆 − 𝛴𝐹𝑆 = 18.085 - 18.055 = +0.030
𝛴𝑅𝑖𝑠𝑒 − 𝛴𝐹𝑎𝑙𝑙 = 3.140 - 3.110 = +0.030
Last reduced level reading - first reduced level reading = 100.030 - 100.000 = +0.030
Error of distribution
Acceptable error of closure = ±12√𝐾
Where K represents the total length of the level circuit in kilometers OR the number of sets up
(in this fieldwork, number of sets up is used instead of total length)
Accuracy check: ~
Misclosure: the error of closure for the line of levels is 100.030 - 100.000 = 0.030 (30 mm)
Maximum allowable error of closure = ±12√𝐾
= 12 √(11)
= 39.799mm
Hence, the accuracy of this work is acceptable.
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ADJUSTED DATA
BS I
S
FS Rise Fall Height
Of
collimation
Reduce
level
Adjust Final
Reduced
Level
Remark
1.515 101.515 100.000 100.000 BM1
1.495 3.770 2.255 99.240 97.745 -0.0027 97.742 TP1
1.450 1.370 0.125 99.320 97.870 -0.0055 97.865 TP2
1.460 1.650 0.200 99.130 97.670 -0.0082 97.662 TP3
1.560 1.520 0.060 99.170 97.610 -0.0109 97.599 TP4
1.325 1.260 0.300 99.235 97.910 -0.0136 97.896 TP5
1.360 1.370 0.045 99.225 97.865 -0.0163 87.849 TP6
1.500 1.600 0.240 99.125 97.625 -0.0190 97.606 TP7
1.245 1.265 0.235 99.105 97.860 -0.0217 97.838 TP8
3.850 1.385 0.140 101.570 97.720 -0.0244 97.696 TP9
1.325 1.370 2.480 101.525 100.200 -0.0271 100.173 TP10
1.495 0.170 100.030 -0.0298 100.000 BM1
18.085 18.055 3.140 3.110 100.030
18.055 3.110 100.000
0.030 0.030 0.030
Correction by using distance = cumulative distance ÷ total distance × error
However, when distance is not given, correction by number of setup is used
Correction by number of set-up: Error of misclosure ÷ number of set-up
Correction by number of set-up: (100.000 - 100.030) ÷ 11 = -0.0027m
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SUMMARY
In this fieldwork, we as students are given a chance to have hands on experience in
using the levelling staffs, starting from taking the backsight (BS) reading of the benchmark
(BM1) where the height of elevation set at 100.000 to taking the foresight (FS) reading of the
next checkpoint. Then, the auto-level is shifted to take both backsight (BS) and foresight (FS)
reading. The fieldwork is done once the auto-level is shifted back to the initial starting point to
obtain the foresight (FS) reading of benchmark (BM1) in order to figure if there’s an error and to
calculate the error of misclosure.
After collecting all of the data, we used both rise and fall and height of collimation
method to calculate the reduced level of the turning points (TP). After obtaining the reduced
level for each station, we found out that there is an error of misclosure of 30 mm. According to
the third Accuracy Standards for Vertical Control Surveys, maximum allowable error of closure
is ±12√𝐾 and using the same standard, the maximum allowable error of closure for the data we
collected is 39.799mm, where K represents the number of setup as total length is not given in
this case. Hence, the accuracy of this fieldwork is acceptable. Thus, the reduced level of the
benchmark is made equivalent at 100.000 by distributing the error to each setup and by
adjusting it to the reduced level.
In conclusion, we gained experience through the hands-on experience. It is crucial for us
as a future quantity surveyor to have some knowledge in site surveying and this can ensure that
we can understand and communicate well with the land surveyors. Moreover, this fieldwork had
foster effective teamwork and collaboration between team members. Having good teamwork is
one of the essential element which employer will seek for and this will help a lot in our future
career.
Last but not least, special thanks to Mr Chai for giving us opportunities to have hands on
experience in using the levelling staffs and in guiding us throughout the project.
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Picture 1.0: Group photo
From left to right:
Teow Kah Yan, Yeo Gin Faye, Tan Shen Sin, Yap Foong Mei and Tan Yong Chien.