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Plate 5 - Reciprocal Leveling - ALCAIN JIKE

1) Reciprocal leveling is a technique used to determine elevation differences between two widely separated points where direct leveling is not possible. It involves taking leveling measurements in both directions between the two points with instrument setups at each location. 2) The procedure involves setting up the leveling instrument at Point A near BM1 and taking backsight and foresight readings on BM1 and BM2. This is repeated with the instrument set up at Point B. 3) The elevation difference is calculated using the mean foresight and backsight readings from each setup. Taking the average of the differences gives the true difference in elevation between BM1 and BM2.

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Plate 5 - Reciprocal Leveling - ALCAIN JIKE

1) Reciprocal leveling is a technique used to determine elevation differences between two widely separated points where direct leveling is not possible. It involves taking leveling measurements in both directions between the two points with instrument setups at each location. 2) The procedure involves setting up the leveling instrument at Point A near BM1 and taking backsight and foresight readings on BM1 and BM2. This is repeated with the instrument set up at Point B. 3) The elevation difference is calculated using the mean foresight and backsight readings from each setup. Taking the average of the differences gives the true difference in elevation between BM1 and BM2.

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RECIPROCAL LEVELING

1. 2022
October 17, advances again
to the direction
October 17, 2022
NAME: ALCAIN, JIKE D. SN: 2021-1048456 SUBJECT AND SECTION: CESURV2L_ESE211
4. Transfer the instrument to point B near BM2, set up and level the
instrument.
I. OBJECTIVE: 5. From the new set up, take and record three foresight rod
- To demonstrate the process of reciprocal leveling readings on BM2 and five backsight rod readings on BM1
- To determine the difference in elevation of two widely separated 6. Tabulate observed values accordingly. Refer to the accompanying
points in which level/instrument cannot be set in between. sample format for the tabulation of field data.

II. INSTRUMENTS/ MATERIALS


- Transit/theodolite or automatic level or total station
- Stadia rod/leveling rod
- Tripod
- Pegs/hubs/crayon or chalk markers, plumb bob

III. PROCEDURES
1. Set two marks on the 3rd floors of JMB and Main Library or on
the two locations assigned by your instructor. Designate these as
BM1 and BM2, respectively. The elevation of BM1 is assumed and
the elevation of BM2 is to be determined.
2. Set up and level the instrument at point A near BM1.

3. Take and record a series of three backsight rod readings on BM1


and five foresight rod readings on BM2. Note that on each
reading after the first reading, both in backsight and foresight,
the instrument should be thrown out of level by turning the
leveling screw purposely, then relevel it before taking the next
rod reading.
MAJOR EXAM QUIZ PROFILE LEVELLING ENGR. EDUARDO B. LERON JR.
ASSIGNMENT PLATE TITLE PROFESSOR
IV.

7. To determine the difference in elevation between the two points


and the elevation of BM2, the means of the backsight and
foresight readings from the two set are substituted to the
to formulas above. Readings are also taken at points where
marked changes in slope occur, such as that at X. The distances of DOCUMENTATION
lines are also measured.
V. COMPUTATIONS

FORMULA:

SOLUTIONS:
A) Instrument Set-Up Near BM1

Sum (B.S) = (1.23 + 1.22 + 1.24) = 3.69 m


Mean (B.S) = (3.69) / 3 = 1.23 m
Sum (F.S) = (1.46 + 1.42 + 1.44 + 1.42 + 1.43) = 7.17 m
Mean (F.S) = (7.17) / 5 = 1.43 m
B) Instrument Set-Up Near BM2

Sum (F.S) = (1.32 + 1.36 + 1.36) = 4.04 m


Mean (F.S) = (4.04) / 3 = 1.35 m
Sum (B.S) = (1.1 + 1.09 + 1.1 + 1.1 + 1.09) = 5.48 m
Mean (B.S) = (5.48) / 5 = 1.10 m

VI. LABORATORY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEM SOLVING


DEA = (a – b) = 1.23m – 1.43 = -0.20 m 1. How is reciprocal leveling process important?
2. Using the data gathered from this activity, what is the difference
DEB = (a’ – b’) = 1.10m – 1.35 = -0.25 m in elevation between A & B when the instrument still set up near
A? How about when the instrument set up near B?
TDE = (DEA + DEB) / 2 = (-0.2 + -0.25) / 2 = -0.227m 3. Determine the true difference in elevation between BM1 and
BM2.
ELEV. B = ELEV A +/- TDE 4. What does it mean when DEab or difference in elevation between
points A and B is negative?
ELEV. B = 100m - 0.227m 5. From the reciprocal leveling notes, if the elevation of A is 298.45
m, find the elevation of B. Provide clear and complete solution.
ELEV. B = 99.773m
MAJOR EXAM QUIZ PROFILE LEVELLING ENGR. EDUARDO B. LERON JR.
ASSIGNMENT PLATE TITLE PROFESSOR

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