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Objectives:
At the end of the lecture, the student should be able to: Define surveying terms associated with leveling State the significance of leveling Identify various classes of levels and leveling rods Enumerate the different operations in leveling Compute for the difference in elevation using differential leveling Adjust observed elevations of intermediate benchmarks
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Outline:
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Definition of terms Significance of leveling operations Types of Levels General classes of leveling rods Leveling Operations Computations in Differential leveling Adjustment of Intermediate Benchmarks
Error of Closure Corrections to the Observed Elevations
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Definition of Terms
Plumbline
- a vertical line used which is perpendicular to the tangent line of a level surface
Horizontal Line
- a straight line which is tangent to a level surface
Vertical Datum
- a surface to which elevations or depths are referred 1. Geoid - is a surface of constant potential energy (equipotential surface) that coincides with mean sea level over the oceans. 2. Reference Ellipsoid - mathematical surface of reference
Davis, et.al. (1981)
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Level Surface (Level Line) Elevation
Diff in Elev.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Orthometric Heights
Geometrical distance between the Geoid and the point
Ellipsoidal Elevations
Elevation referred to the reference ellipsoid. We use GPS to determine ellipsoidal elevations
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Definition of Terms
Level Surface -surface every element of which is normal to the plumb line - when used as a reference, it is called the datum Elevation - vertical distance of a point above or below an arbitrarily assumed level surface or curved surface
Davis, et.al. (1981)
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Definition of Terms
Difference in elevation -between two points is the vertical distance between the two level surfaces in which the points lie Leveling - the operation of measuring vertical distances, either directly or indirectly, to determine differences in elevation
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Level Surface (Level Line)
Diff in Elev.
Elevation
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Definition of Terms
Bench Mark (B.M.)
- a definite point on an object, the elevation and location of which are known - serves as point of reference for levels - may be permanent (P.B.M.) or temporary (T.B.M.)
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Definition of Terms
Turning Point (T.P.)
- an intervening point between two bench marks upon which point foresight and backsight rod readings are taken - its nature is usually indicated in the notes but location is not necessary - a B.M. may be used as a T.P.
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Definition of Terms
B.S.
F.S.
B.S.
F.S. T.P. 2
T.P. 1 B.M.
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Definition of Terms
Backsight (B.S.)
- a rod reading taken on a point of known elevation (BM or TP) - usually taken with the level sighting back along the line (hence the name) - sometimes called a plus sight
Backsight distance
- the horizontal distance from level to rod on a B.S.
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Definition of Terms
B.S.
F.S.
B.S.
F.S. T.P. 2
T.P. 1 B.M.
Backsight (B.S.)
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Definition of Terms
Foresight (F.S.)
- a rod reading taken on a point of unknown elevation (TP or BM to be established) - sometimes called a minus sight
Foresight distance
- the horizontal distance from level to rod on a F.S.
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Definition of Terms
B.S.
F.S.
B.S.
F.S. T.P. 2
T.P. 1 B.M.
Foresight (F.S.)
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Definition of Terms
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Definition of Terms
B.S.
F.S.
B.S.
F.S. T.P. 2
T.P. 1 B.M.
H.I.1
H.I.2
Datum
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Site suitability analysis Proper design and laying out of vertical and horizontal structures
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TYPES OF LEVEL
1. DUMPY LEVEL
general purpose instrument and commonly referred as engineers level provides excellent introduction to levels in general though has been superseded by self leveling instruments dumpy level shorter level TELESCOPE: magnifying power: 30 diameters LEVEL TUBE: Sensitivity: 20 of arc per graduation (2 mm) ADVANTAGE: weight lends stability under conditions where vibration or wind render lighter automatic levels less stable
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TYPES OF LEVEL
DUMPY LEVEL
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TYPES OF LEVEL
2. AUTOMATIC LEVEL
a.k.a. self-leveling level like dumpy level it is also regarded as engineers level allows the establishment of a horizontal line of sight by means of a compensator
Compensator:
designed so that the LOS is horizontal when the telescope barrel is within +10 of being horizontal
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TYPES OF LEVEL
leveled by the use of a circular spirit or bulls eye level and the compensator maintains a horizontal line of sight ADVANTAGES: light, easy to handle and operation is quick and accurate NOTE: random error in centering the bubble is absent in this instrument
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KINDS OF LEVEL
AUTOMATIC LEVEL
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Conventional instrument slightly out of level. Vial bubble is off-center and incorrect reading is 3 ft. 2 in.
Automatic instrument correctly leveled. Rod reading is 3 ft. 3 in. Automatic instrument slightly out of level. Circular bubble is off-center, but the compensator corrects for the variation from level and maintains a correct rod reading of 3 ft. 3 in.
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KINDS OF LEVEL
3. TILTING LEVEL
distinct feature: telescope is mounted on a transverse fulcrum has a level bubble with a sensitivity of 10 per 2 mm division and the images of the bubble ends are viewed through the eyepiece. equipped with coincidence bubbles used for precise leveling
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KINDS OF LEVEL
TILTING LEVEL
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KINDS OF LEVEL
TILTING LEVEL
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4. LASER LEVEL
used commonly in construction works to maintain the elevations needed saves time and effort since it can detect the prism in a whole revolution of 3600 advantage for layout work in construction since it is simple, one button operation and fully automatic general construction
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KINDS OF LEVEL
5. DIGITAL LEVEL
EASY aims the telescope at the staff, adjust focus and press a single key and it measures height and distance simultaneously
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DIGITAL LEVEL
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6. HAND LEVEL
- widely used for rough leveling - consists of a metal sighting tube about 6 in. long on which is mounted a level vial.
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LEVELING RODS
graduated wooden rods of rectangular cross section by means of which difference in elevation is measured Some are also in aluminum alloy and fiberglass Lower ground end Shod with metal to protect it from wear Usually, the point of zero measurement Rod is held vertically Rod reading is indicated by the horizontal cross hair of the level A measure of the vertical distance bet. the pt on which the rod is held and the LOS
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Self-reading rods
May be read directly by the leveler while looking through the telescope of the level
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Target rods
A target sliding on the rod is set by the rodman as directed by the leveler
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1. SELF-READING RODS
leveler observes graduation at which the line of sight intersects the rod and records the reading should be marked so that the graduations appear sharp and distinct for any normal distance between level and rod. PHILADELPHIA ROD is the most widely used rod.
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2.TARGET RODS
in using target rods, the leveler signals the rod person to slide the target up or down until it is bisected by the line of sight. The target is then clamped, and the rod person, leveler or both observe the indicated reading. usually it is equipped with a vernier
Advantages: 1. mistakes are less likely to occur 2. under certain conditions its use materially facilitates the work 3. under ordinary conditions its use retards progress without adding much precision
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Direct Trigonometric Reciprocal Stadia Barometric Borrow-Pit Gravimetric Inertial Positioning System GPS Survey Profile
LEVELING OPERATIONS
1. DIRECT/SPIRIT LEVELING
BM1 BM2
Note: effect of earths curvature and refraction is reduced to negligible amount
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
2. TRIGONOMETRIC LEVELING
measuring vertical angles and horizontal or slope distances source of error: uncertainty in the curvature and refraction correction caused by variations in atmospheric conditions.
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
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Rapid means of determining elevation of pts in rolling or rough terrains If Total Station is used results is nearly comparable to those obtained by differential leveling Used to establish vertical control for photogrammetric, topographic, construction surveys and determination of structural deformation in building, bridge, dams inaccessible to differential leveling
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
3. RECIPROCAL LEVELING
Employed to determine the difference in elevation between two points when it is difficult or impossible to keep backsights and foresights short and equal e.g., when running levels across rivers, lakes or in rugged terrains where deep canyons and ravines are encountered
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
4. STADIA LEVELING
vertical distances are determined by tacheometry by using transit and level rod process of taking stadia measurements consists of observing, through the telescope, the apparent locations of the two stadia hairs, which is held in a vertical position.
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
STADIA LEVELING
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
STADIA LEVELING
Equations in determining Horizontal and Vertical Components:
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
5. BAROMETRIC LEVELING
measuring the differences in atmospheric pressure at various stations by means of a barometer principally used on exploratory or reconnaissance surveys where elev are large like hilly or mountainous country. mercurial barometer is accurate but suitable only for observations at fixed pt. aneroid barometer is used for field because it is light and can be easily transported.
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
BAROMETRIC LEVELING
MERCURIAL BAROMETER
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ANEROID BAROMETER
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6. BORROW-PIT LEVELING
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
7. GRAVIMETRIC LEVELING
used for measuring the differences in gravity at various stations by means of gravimeter for geodetic purposes
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
it is employed where an inertial platform has three mutually perpendicular axes, one of which is up so that the system yields elevation of as one of the outputs. equipment cost is very high and applications are restricted to very large projects where terrain, weather, time and access impose special constraints on traditional methods.
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
9. GPS SURVEY
surveys where elevations are referenced to the ellipsoid but can be corrected if a sufficient number of pts. with datum elevations are located in the region surveyed.
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LEVELING OPERATIONS
Operationusually by direct levelingof determining elevations of points at short measured intervals along a definitely located line, such as the center line for a highway or a sewer
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DIFFERENTIAL LEVELING
it is the operation for determining differences in elevations of points some distance apart or of establishing bench marks It is usually accomplished by direct leveling
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Differential Leveling
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4.
A line of levels is run from BMA to BMB Leveling instrument is set-up at any convenient location along the level route and backsight is taken on a rod held vertically on BMA. The rodman moves forward along the general direction of BMB and hold the rod at a convenient turning point (TP1) (making sure that the backsight distance is approximately equal to the foresight distance). Then, the level is transferred again and a backsight is taken at (TP1) and foresight at (TP2). Repeat procedures until foresight is taken on BMB.
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Basic Equations
H.I. = B.S. + ElevBM Elevi = H.I. - F.S.
B.S.
F.S.
Differential Leveling
B.S.
F.S. T.P. 2
T.P. 1 B.M.A
H.I.1
H.I.2
Datum
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Differential Leveling
T.P.1
T.P.2 B.M.2 T.P.3 T.P.4 T.P.5 B.M.3
2.539
3.572 0.933 0.317 0.835 0.247
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________ ________ ________ ________ ________
0.012
0.338 3.112 3.306 2.716 3.542 3.786
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Differential Leveling
B.M.2
T.P.3 T.P.4 T.P.5 B.M.3
0.933
0.317 0.835 0.247
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________ ________ ________
3.112
3.306 2.716 3.542 3.786
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Differential Leveling
Arithmetic Check:
T.P.1
T.P.2 B.M.2 T.P.3 T.P.4 T.P.5 B.M.3 B.S. =
2.539
3.572 0.933 0.317 0.835 0.247 11.694
0.012
0.338 3.112 3.306 2.716 3.542 3.786 16.812
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Error of Closure
When a line of level makes a complete circuit, almost invariably the BMelevinitial BMelevfinal This difference is the error of running the circuit Result intermediate BMs are also in error Problems:
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The appropriate correction to the observed elevation of a given bench mark in the circuit is directly proportional to the distance of the BM from the point of beginning
d E L
C = correction to be applied to a BM d = distance of a BM from the point of beginning L = length of the circuit E = error of closure of the level circuit = Elevobserved - Elevtheoretical
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Example
The published elevation of an initial bench mark B.M.1 in a level circuit is 150.92 m. The length of the circuit is 1.78 km. The final elevation of B.M.1 as calculated from the level notes is 151.04 m. The observed elevations of bench marks and the distances to the bench marks from BM1 are shown in the third and second columns, respectively, of the accompanying table. The elevations of these intermediate points are required.
Point Distance from B.M.1 (km) Observed elevation (m) 0 0.35 0.89 1.24 1.78 150.92 238.45 203.3 165.81 151.04
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B.M.2 B.M.3 B.M.4 B.M.1
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d C E L
Point B.M.1 B.M.2 B.M.3 B.M.4 B.M.1 Distance from B.M.1 (km) 0
L 1.78 km
C d (in km) (0.12 m) 1.78 km
Corrections (m) 0.00 Adjusted Elevation (m)
0.35
0.89 1.24 1.78
238.45
203.3 165.81 151.04
-0.02
-0.06 -0.08 -0.12
238.43
203.24 165.73 150.92
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References
Anderson, James & E. Mikhail (1998), Surveying: Theory and Practice 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Davis, Raymond E., et.al. (1981), Surveying: Theory and Practice 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. La Putt, Juny P. (1987), Elementary Surveying 3rd Edition, Cacho Hermanos Inc.
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