Problem 4.8 A peg adjustment were conducted by a surveyor using a Wye level and the following notes were taken. Wye level at point 5 Wye level at point 3 Rod reading at C 1.752 2.718 Rod reading at E 2.766 3.789 Point 5 is midway between line CE while point 3 is also on the same line, 200m from E and 50m from C. Determine: a. the angular inclination of error b. the adjusted rod reading

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A peg adjustment were conducted by a surveyor using a Wye level and the following
notes were taken.
Wye level at
point 5
Wye level at
point 3
Rod reading at C
1.752
2.718
Rod reading at E
2.766
3.789
Point 5 is midway between line CE while point 3 is also on the same line, 200m from
E and 50m from C. Determine:
a. the angular inclination of error
b. the adjusted rod reading
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 4.8 A peg adjustment were conducted by a surveyor using a Wye level and the following notes were taken. Wye level at point 5 Wye level at point 3 Rod reading at C 1.752 2.718 Rod reading at E 2.766 3.789 Point 5 is midway between line CE while point 3 is also on the same line, 200m from E and 50m from C. Determine: a. the angular inclination of error b. the adjusted rod reading
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