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Obstructed Distance

This document outlines a procedure to measure an obstructed distance between two points using similar triangles. It involves marking points to form two triangles, measuring distances between points, and using trigonometric ratios to calculate the obstructed distance based on the similar triangles formed. The procedure is then demonstrated with sample data and computations to determine an obstructed distance of 267.1 meters between points A and B.

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Obstructed Distance

This document outlines a procedure to measure an obstructed distance between two points using similar triangles. It involves marking points to form two triangles, measuring distances between points, and using trigonometric ratios to calculate the obstructed distance based on the similar triangles formed. The procedure is then demonstrated with sample data and computations to determine an obstructed distance of 267.1 meters between points A and B.

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I.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the obstructed distance between two points

II. MATERIALS: Measuring Tape Marking pins

III. PROCEDURE: 1. Assume that the required distance is between the points A and B. From point A, select a point facing the line AB and mark it as point C using the marking pin, thus, forming lines AC and BC. 2. Between the lines AC and BC, select a point on each line and mark it as points D and E using marking pins, thus, forming straight lines ADC and BEC. 3. Then, using the tape, measure the distances of lines CA, CD, CB, and DE. 4. Using the formula [CD/CA=CE/CB], the distance between point C and point E is calculated. 5. Using the similar triangle again, the required distance between A and B is computed as: [CD/CA=DE/AB]

IV. DATA AND COMPUTATION: B

E D C

i. finding for the distance between C and E CD/CA=CE/CB 10/50=CE/117.35 CE= 23.47 m ii. finding for the distance AB CD/CA=DE/AB 10/50=53.42/AB AB=267.1 m

V. CONCLUSION : Therefore, a certain obstructed distance can be measured using the similar triangle method by constructing two triangles using surveying instruments and methods.

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