In the two-peg test of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken: Rod Reading Instrument setup at M Instrument setup at P At point A 2.215m 3.450 m At point B 2.550m 3.575m Point P is 3 m away from A while Point A is 57m away from B. Point M is equidistant from A and B.
In the two-peg test of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken: Rod Reading Instrument setup at M Instrument setup at P At point A 2.215m 3.450 m At point B 2.550m 3.575m Point P is 3 m away from A while Point A is 57m away from B. Point M is equidistant from A and B.
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In the two-peg test of a dumpy level, the following observations were taken:
Rod Reading |
Instrument setup at M |
Instrument setup at P |
At point A |
2.215m |
3.450 m |
At point B |
2.550m |
3.575m |
Point P is 3 m away from A while Point A is 57m away from B. Point M is equidistant from A and B.
Determine the true difference in elevation between points A and B
0.71
1.20
0.325
1.567
0.335
Determine the correct reading on A when the instrument is at P
4.42
4.74
3.46
2.675
3.725
Determine the correct reading on B when instrument is at P.
4.925
3.80
4.42
1.56
4.74
Determine the error in rod B
1.40
0.35
2.095
0.22
1.135
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