Surveying 2 Lab Manual Ju

SURVEYING - II
LAB MANUAL
B. Tech IV Semester
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DEPARTMENT OF
CIVIL ENGINEERING
School of Engineering Technology, Jain University

Jakkasandra post, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramanagar District-562112
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LAB CODE
1. Students should report to the labs concerned as per the timetable.
2. Students who turn up late to the labs will in no case be permitted to

perform the experiment scheduled for the day.
3. After completion of the experiment, certification of the staff in-charge

concerned in the observation book is necessary.
4. Students should bring a notebook of about 100 pages and should enter the
readings/observations/results into the notebook while performing the
experiment.
5. The record of observations along with the detailed experimental procedure

of the experiment performed in the immediate previous session should be
submitted and certified by the staff member in-charge.
6. Not more than three students in a group are permitted to perform the
experiment on a set up.
7. The group-wise division made in the beginning should be adhered to, and no
mix up of student among different groups will be permitted later.
8. The components required pertaining to the experiment should be collected

from Lab- in-charge after duly filling in the requisition form.
9. When the experiment is completed, students should disconnect the setup

made by them, and should return all the components/instruments taken for
the purpose.
10. Any damage of the equipment or burnout of components will be viewed

seriously either by putting penalty or by dismissing the total group of
students from the lab for the semester/year.
11. Students should be present in the labs for the total scheduled duration.
12. Students are expected to prepare thoroughly to perform the experiment

before coming to Laboratory.
13. Procedure sheets/data sheets provided to the students’ groups should be

maintained neatly and are to be returned after the experiment.
14. DRESS CODE:

Boys - Formal shirt neatly tucked in, and white trousers, white / black /
brown / tan shoes and belt, I-cards worn round neck
Girls - Formal Salwar Kameez, white / black / brown / tan shoes, I-cards
worn round neck
PRINCIPLES OF
SURVEYING
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THEODOLITE
SURVEYING
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THEODOLITE SURVEYING
INTRODUCTION
The Theodolite is one of the most precise surveying instruments and is suitable for
measurement of horizontal as well as vertical angles. It has a powerful telescope
and so it can be used also for distance sighting. Theodolites are of two types. They
are
i) Transit type
ii) Non-Transit type
A transit Theodolite is one in which the line of sight can be reversed by reversing
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the telescope through 180 in the vertical plane. The non -transit Theodolites are
either plain Theodolites or Y-Theodolites in which the telescope can not be
transited. Now day’s only transit Theodolites are being used.
PARTS OF TRANSIT THEODOLITE
TRIVET
It is a plate having a central circular threaded hole for fixing hole for fixing the
Theodolite on tripod stand by a wing nut. It is also called the base plate or lower
tribrach.
FOOT SCREW
These are meant for leveling the instrument. There are three foot screws arranged
in between trivet and tribrach.
TRI BRACH
It is a triangular plate carrying the three-foot screws at its ends.
LEVELLING HEAD
Trivet, foot screws and tribrach together form leveling head. Levelling the
instruments, fixing the tripod, supporting the main instrument assembly are its
uses.
SPINDELS (OR) AXES

Two spindles one inner and other outer. Inner one is solid and rigid and outer one is
hollow. To outer spindle lower plate is attached. To inner spindle upper plate is
attached.
LOWER PLATE
0 0
Graduated from 0 to 360 in clockwise direction provided with a lower clamping
and tangent screw.
UPPER PLATE
Contains vernier ‘A’ and ‘B’ provided with upper clamping and upper tangent
screw.
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Fig.2 Theodolite and its Parts
1. TELESCOPE 14. LEVELLING HEAD

2. TRUNNION AXIS 15. LEVELLING SCREW
3. VERNIER FRAME 16. PLUMB BOB
4. VERTICAL CIRCLE 17. ARM OF VERTICAL CIRCLE CLAMP
5. PLATE LEVELS 18. FOOT PLATE
6. STANDARDS (A-FRAME) 19. TRIPOD HEAD
7. UPPER PLATE 20. UPPER CLAMP
8. HORIZONTAL PLATE VERNIER 21. LOWER CLAMP
9. HORIZONTAL CIRCLE 22. VERTICAL CIRCLE CLAMP
10. LOWER PLATE 23. TRIPOD
11. INNER AXIS
12. OUTER AXIS
13. ALTITUDE LEVEL
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PLATE BUBBLE
It is meant for leveling the instrument at the time of measuring horizontal angles.
STANDARD (OR) A – FRAME

Two frames are provided on upper plate to support the telescope assembly.
TELESCOPE
Fitted in between standards. Perpendicular to the horizontal axes provided with a
focusing screw, clamping screw and tangent screw.
VERTICAL CIRCLE
Fixed rigidly with the telescope and moves with it. Each quadrant is graduated
0 0
from 0 to 90 . Zero is marked at the ends of horizontal diameter.
INDEX BAR (OR) T-FRAME
Provided on the stand in front of the vertical circle. It carries the vernier ‘C’ and
‘D’. These verniers are used for taking the readings of the vertical circle. The
vertical log of Index bar is provided with a clip screw. At the lower end by means
of which the altitude bubbles can be brought to the center.
ALTITUDE BUBBLE
Provided on top of index bar. It is to be leveled while taking vertical angle
readings.
TRIPOD
The tripod head carries at its upper surface an external screw to which trivet plate
of base plate of the leveling head may be screwed.
PLUMB BOB
It is used for centering the Theodolite.
COMPASS
Some Theodolites are provided with a compass, which can be either tubular type
(or) trough type.
TERMS USED
CENTERING
Keeping the instrument exactly above the station mark, by means of a plumb bob
is known as centering.
TRANSITING
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Turning the telescope about the horizontal axis in the vertical plane through 180
is called transiting.
FACE LEFT
If the vertical circle of the Theodolite is on the left of observer at the time of
taking readings. It is known as face left and also called as telescope normal (or)
bubble up.
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FACE RIGHT
If the vertical circle of the Theodolite is on the right of observer at the time of
taking readings it is knows as face right. It is also called as telescope inverted (or)
bubble down.
CHANGING FACE
Operation of bringing the vertical circle from one side of the observer to the other
side is known as changing face. It is done by transiting the telescope and turning it
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through 180 in the horizontal plane.
SWINGING THE TELESCOPE
It is the process of turning the telescope in horizontal plane. If the telescope is
rotated in clockwise direction. It is known as right swing. If the telescope is
rotated in anticlockwise direction. It is known as left swing.
LINE OF COLLIMATION
It is the line joining the intersection of cross hairs and optical center of the
objects glass and its continuation.
AXIS OF TELESCOPE
Imaginary line passing through the optical center of the objects glass and the
optical center of the eyepiece.
AXIS OF BUBBLE TUBE

It is an imaginary line tangential to the longitudinal curve of the bubble tube at its
middle.
HORIZONTAL AXIS
It is the axis about which the Theodolite of the telescope rotates in the horizontal
plane.
VERTICAL AXIS
It is the axis about which the Theodolite of the telescope rotates in the vertical
plane.
TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS
The temporary adjustments are to be done at every set up of the instrument.
These mainly involves –
1. Centering
2. Leveling
3. Focusing
1. CENTERING THE THEODOLITE OVER THE STATION

(i) Place the tripod over the station and fix the Theodolite using wing out.
(ii) Approximate centering and leveling is done by tripod stand
(iii) Accurate centering is done with the help of shifting head.
2. LEVELLING
(i) Approximate leveling is made with the help of tripod legs
(ii) Accurate leveling is made with the help of foot screws.
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3. FOCUSSING
THE EYE PIECE
A piece of white paper is held in front of the object glass and eye piece is moved
in (or) out by turning it clockwise (or) anti clockwise until cross wires appear
distinct and sharp.
THE OBJECT GLASS
The telescope is directed towards the objects and focusing screw is turned
clockwise (or) anticlockwise until the image appears clean and sharp.
SETTING THE VERNIER
The vernier ‘A’ is set to zero. Lower clamping screw is fixed and upper clamping is
rotated till the Index of vernier shows zero. Upper tangent screw is used for
setting the vernier exactly to zero.
PRECAUTIONS
i) Leveling and centering must be done perfectly.
ii) Relation of fundamental lines at Theodolite must be maintained while taking
readings.
iii) Ranging rod should not be disturbed for taking preceding angles.
iv) Care should be exercised in taking out the Theodolite from the box and in
screwing it to the tripod. A Theodolite fitted on a tripod should never be set up
on the floor as it may lead to serious damage. While placing the Theodolite into
the box, the leveling head should be shifted to a central position and the foot
screws should be evened all around. The clamp should be released during
transit so that the different parts can yield without being damaged, in case it
strikes some obstruction.
v) Clamps and screws should especially be carefully operated. Unnecessary
pressure should not be used in tightening them. If the screws do not turn easily,
they should be cleaned with a good solvent such as alcohol or gasoline.
vi) The wing nuts on the tripod must be tight so as to prevent slippage and rotation
of the head. The tripod legs should be well spread out to furnish stability to the
instrument and to permit placement of the telescope at a convenient height for
the observer.
The vertical circle should be cleaned if tarnished in use. However, excessive
rubbing should be avoided, otherwise the engraved graduations will get
impaired.
vii)The Theodolite should be protected from moisture and dust as far as possible. If
it has been exposed to moisture it should be wiped dry before replacing it in
the box.
APPLICATIONS
Laying off horizontal angles, locating points on line, prolonging survey lines,
establishing grades, determining difference in elevation, setting out curves etc.
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EXERCISE 1
HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES (TRIGONOMETRIC LEVELLING)
(A) BASE ACCESSIBLE

Aim:
To find the elevation of the top of a spire / tower / building using the principle of
trigonometric leveling.
Equipment:
Transit Vernier Theodolite, Tripod stand, Plumb bob, Tape, Leveling Staff and Pegs.
Procedure:
It is required to find the elevation (R.L.) of the top of a tower ‘Q’ from the
instrument station ‘P’ as shown in Fig.7.
Fig.7 Base Accessible

Let,
P= instrument station
Q= Point to be observed
A= center of the instrument
D= horizontal distance between P and Q
h’ = height of the instrument at P
Q’=Projection of Q on horizontal plane
S= Reading on staff kept on B.M, with line of sight on horizontal
 = Angle of elevation from A to Q
1. Setup the Theodolite at P and level if accurately w.r.t. the altitude bubble.
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See that the vertical circle reads 0 0’0” when the line of sight is horizontal.
2. Direct the telescope towards Q and bisect it accurately clamp both the
plates. Read the vertical angle ‘’.
3. Plunge the telescope and sight to the same point ‘Q’ and take the vertical
angle ‘’ calculate the avg. of the vertical angles measured in both faces.
4. With the vertical vernier set to zero reading and the altitude bubble in the
center of its run take the reading on the leveling staff kept at A.B.M. Let it
be ‘S’.
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Observations and Calculations:

Vertical Angle,  = Staff Reading, S (m) = Horizontal
Distance, D (m) =
From Triangle AQQ’: h = D tan

R.L. of Q (m) = R.L of B.M + S + h where h = D tan
(Or)
R.L. of Q (m) = R.L of instrument axis + D tan
(Or)
R.L. of Q (m) = R.L of P + h’ + D tan, if R.L of P is Known
Result:
R.L. of Q (m) = R.L of B.M + S + h where h = D tan
Comments/Inference:
Write your comments and observations on the result obtained.
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(B) BASE INACCESSIBLE (SINGLE PLANE METHOD)

Aim:
To find the elevation of the top of a building using the principle of trigonometrical
leveling with the instrument stations having their vertical axes in the same plane
as the object.
Equipment:
Transit Vernier Theodolite, Tripod Stand, Plumb Bob, Tape, Leveling Staff and Pegs.
Procedure:
It is required to find the elevation (R.L.) of the top of a building ‘Q’ from the
instrument stations P & R as shown in Fig.8.
Fig.8 (a) Instrument Axis at Same Levels
h = QQ’
b = Horizontal dist. b/w P & R
D = Horizontal dist. b/w P & Q
1 = angle of elevation from A to Q
2 = angle of elevation from B to Q
Fig.8 (b) Instrument Axes at Different Levels
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1. Setup the Theodolite at P and level it accurately with respect to the

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altitude bubble. See that the vertical circle reads 0 0’0” when the line of
sight is horizontal.
2. Direct the telescope towards Q and bisect it accurately clamp both the
plates. Read the vertical angle 1.
3. Transit the telescope so that the line of sight is reversed. Mark the
instrument station R on the ground along the line of sight. Measure the dist.
b/w P&R accurately. Let it be ‘b’ repeat the steps (2) & (3) for both face
observations. The mean values should be adopted in the calculations.
4. With the vertical vernier set to zero reading and the altitude bubble in the
center of its run take the reading on the leveling staff kept at A.B.M. Let it
be ‘S’ if both the instrument axis are at same level and ‘S 1’ if they are at
different levels.
5. Shift the instrument to R and set up the Theodolite there. Measure the
vertical angle ‘2’ to Q with both face observations.
6. In case of instrument axis at different levels repeat the step (4) and let the
reading at R be ‘S2’.

Vertical Angles, 1 = Staff Readings S1 (m) = (or) S (m) =
2 = S2 (m) =
Horizontal dist. b/w P & R = b =
In case of instrument axis at same level:

From triangle AQQ’
h = D tan1
From triangle BQQ’
h = (b + D) tan2
D = b tan2 .
tan1 - tan2
R.L. of Q (m) = R.L. of B.M. + S + h
In case of instrument axis at different levels:

h1-h2 = S2~S1 = S
D = S + b tan2 .
tan1 - tan2
h1 = D tan1
h2 = (b + D) tan2
R.L. of Q = R.L. of B.M. + S1 + h1
R.L. of Q = RL of B.M. + S2 + h2
Result:
R.L. of given point Q (m) =
Comments/Inference:
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(C) BASE INACCESSIBLE (DOUBLE PLANE METHOD)

Aim:
To find the R.L. of the top of an object, when the base of the object is
inaccessible and the instrument stations are not in the same vertical plane as the
elevated object, adopt trigonometrical leveling (double plane method).
Equipment:
Transit Vernier Theodolite, Tripod Stand, Plumb Bob, Tape, Leveling Staff and Pegs
Procedure:
Let P&R be the two instruments stations which are not in the same vertical plane
as that of the elevated object ‘Q’ as shown in Fig.9 P&R are should be selected
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such that the  PQR is a well conditioned triangle.
Fig.9 Base Inaccessible (Double Plane Method)
It is required to find out the elevation of the top of an object ‘Q’
1. Setup the instruments at P and level it accurately w.r.t. the altitude bubble.
Bisect the point Q and measure the angle of elevation ‘1’.
2. Sight to point R with reading on horizontal circle as zero and measure the
horizontal angle RPQ1 (1) from P.
3. Take a back sight ‘S’ on the staff kept at A.B.M.
4. Shift the instrument to R and measure ‘2‘and ‘2’ from R.
5. Measure the distance b/w two instrument stations R & P (equals to ‘b’)
Let
Q1= projection of Q on the horizontal line thought A,
Q2= projection of Q on the horizontal line thought
B, AQ1= horizontal line though A, BQ2= horizontal
line though B,
AQQ1 is the vertical plane simultaneously,
BQQ2 is the vertical plane simultaneously,
PRQ3 is a horizontal plane
1= Horizontal angle measured at P,
2= Horizontal angle measured at R,
1= Vertical angle measured at A,
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2= Vertical angle measured at B.

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From  AQQ’, h1= D tan1
le 0
From  PRQ1, angle PQ1R = 3 = 180 - (1 + 2)
By applying sine rule
(PQ1/sin2) = (RQ1/Sing1) = (RP/sin3)
PQ1 = D = b sin2/ {sin (1+2)}
And RQ1= b sin1/ {sin (1+2)}

Vertical Angles, 1 = Staff Readings S1 (m) = Horizontal
Angles, 1 =
2 = S2 (m) =
2 =
h1 = D tan1 or h2 = RQ1tan
R.L. of Q (m) = RL. Of A.B.M. + S1 + h1
(Or)
R.L. of Q (m) = R.L. of A.B.M. + S2 (from B) + h2 =
Result:
R.L. of given station Q (m) =
Comments/Inference:
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TACHEOMETRIC
SURVEY
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TACHEOMETRIC SURVEY
INTRODUCTION
Tacheometer in general sense, is a transit Theodolite fitted with anallactic lens
(Fig.13) and a stadia diaphragm (Fig.14) consisting of one stadia hair above and the
other at equal distance below the horizontal cross hair (Fig.15).
The stadia hairs are kept in the same vertical plane as the other cross hairs.
Fig.13 Tacheometer
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TYPES OF STADIA DIAPHRAGM
Fig.14 Stadia Diaphragms
STADIA RODS
1. For the short distances ordinary leveling staffs may be used
2. For greater distance the stadia rods of 3 to 4 meters in length are generally used
STADIA READINGS
Upper
Middle
Lower
Fig.15 Stadia Readings
TYPES OF TELESCOPES USED IN STADIA SURVEYING
 The simple external-focusing telescope.
 The external-focusing anallactic telescope.
 The internal telescope
CHARACTERISTICS OF TACHEOMETER
 The value of the constant f/i should be 100.
 The telescope should be fitted with an anallactic lens.
 The axial horizontal line should be at center of the other two horizontal line
 The telescope should be powerful, the magnification being 20 to 30
diameter.
 The aperture of the objective should be 35 to 45mm in diameter.
 The magnifying power of the eyepiece should be greater to render staff
graduations clearer at long distance.
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PRECAUTIONS
i) Leveling and centering must be done perfectly.
ii) Relation of fundamental lines at Theodolite must be maintained while
taking readings.
iii) Ranging rod should not be disturbed for taking preceding angles.
iv) Care should be exercised in taking out the Theodolite from the box and in
screwing it to the tripod. A Theodolite fitted on a tripod should never be set
up on the floor as it may lead to serious damage. While placing the
Theodolite into the box, the leveling head should be shifted to a central
position and the foot screws should be evened all around. The clamp should
be released during transit so that the different parts can yield without being
damaged, in case it strikes some obstruction.
v) Clamps and screws should especially be carefully operated. Unnecessary
pressure should not be used in tightening them. If the screws do not turn
easily, they should be cleaned with a good solvent such as alcohol or
gasoline.
vi) The wing nuts on the tripod must be tight so as to prevent slippage and
rotation of the head. The tripod legs should be well spread out to furnish
stability to the instrument and to permit placement of the telescope at a
convenient height for the observer.
vii) The vertical circle should be cleaned if tarnished in use. However, excessive
rubbing should be avoided, otherwise the engraved graduations will get
impaired.
viii) The Theodolite should be protected from moisture and dust as far as
possible. If it has been exposed to moisture it should be wiped dry before
replacing it in the box.
APPLICATIONS
 Tacheometer prime object is to prepare contour maps (or) plans requiring
both the horizontal as well as vertical control.
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EXERCISE 4
HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES USING PRINCIPLES OF

TACHEOMETRIC SURVEYING
TACHEOMETRIC CONSTANTS Aim:
To determine the Tacheometric constants using Tacheometer.
Equipment:
Tacheometer, Chain (or) Tape, Pegs and Levelling Staff.
Principle:
Distance between two points is given by (Fig.16)
f
D s(fd)
i
Where f/i is called the multiplying constant.
(f + d) is called additive constant.
Fig.16 Tacheometric Constants
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Procedure:
 Setup the instrument at one end of a straight line say 50m
 Drive pegs at 10m, 20m, 25m and at 50m lengths...
 Keep the staff on the pegs and observe the corresponding staff intercepts
with horizontal sight.
 Knowing the values of ‘S’ and corresponding ‘D’ values for different peg
intervals a number of similar equations can be formed by substituting the
values of ‘S’ and ‘D’ in equation
D = KS + C
 The simultaneous equations are taken two at a time to find the values of ‘K’
and ‘C’.
 The average values of ‘K’ and ‘C’ are found.

Horizontal Distance, D (m) =
Staff Intercept, S (m) =
D = KS + C
Result:
For the given instrument
f/i = multiplying constant (K) =
f+d = Additive constant (C) =
Comments/Inference:
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(A) DISTANCE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE POINTS BY STADIA METHOD
Aim:
To measure the horizontal distance between two accessible points
Equipment:
Tacheometer, Tripod Stand, Tape, Plumb Bob, Pegs and Ranging Rods.
Principle:
1) Staff held Vertical:
a) Angle of elevation
Fig.17 Angle of Elevation
From right angle triangle OFC (Fig.17)

OCF  90 
BCB '  
A ' CB BCB '  
Let ‘’ be the angle
COA '  / 2
CA 'O  90  ( / 2)
CA ' A  180  (90   / 2)  90   / 2
A’B’ = A’C + B’C
= ACCOS θ+ BC COS θ
= (AC +BC) COS θ
= S COS θ
Inclined distance L= KS COS θ + C = K (A’B’) + C
2
Horizontal distance D = KS COS θ+ C COSθ V =
L SIN θ = FC
= (KS COS θ SIN θ) + C SIN θ
V = ½ KS SIN 2θ + C SIN θ
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b) Angle of depression
Fig.18 Angle of Depression
From Fig.18,
Inclined distance L= KS COS θ + C
2
Horizontal distance D = KS COS θ+ C COS θ
V = L SIN θ
= (KS COS θ SIN θ) + C SIN θ
V = ½ KS SIN 2θ + C SIN θ
2) Staff held Normal:

a) Angle of elevation
Fig.19 Angle of Elevation

From Fig.19,
L = KS + C
D = OF’ + FF’
= L COS θ + H COS θ
D= (KS + C) COS θ + H SIN
θ V = L SIN θ
V = (KS + C) SIN θ
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b) Angle of depression
Fig.20 Angle of Depression

From Fig.20,
L = KS + C
D = OF’ – FF’
= L COS θ - H COS θ
D= (KS + C) COSθ _ H SINθ
V = L SIN θ
V = (KS + C) SIN θ
Procedure:
1. Fix the two stations ‘P’ and ‘Q’, those are unknown distance.
2. Set the Theodolite over station ‘O’ & do the temporary adjustments and
keep the instrument in face left position.
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3. Set the vernier reading ‘P’ reading 0 0’ 0” by using upper clamp screw and
upper tangential screw.
4. Release the lower clamp, sight ‘P’ and clamp the lower clamp screw. Use
the lower tangential screw for exact bisection.
5. Release the upper clamping screw and rotate clockwise direction to sight
‘Q’. Use the upper clamp and upper tangent screw for exact bisection.
6. Note the readings of vernier ‘P’ and ‘Q’. The average of vernier ‘P’ and ‘Q’
gives the angle ‘’ on face left (Fig.21).
7. Repeat the same procedure on face right, the average of face left and face
right gives the angle POQ and measured distances OP and OQ.
Fig.21 Measurement of Vertical Angle

2
D = KS Cos  + C Cos
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PQ 2 = OP 2  OQ 2  2 OP OQ COS
Result:
The horizontal distance between accessible points “PQ’ is =
Comments/Inference:
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(B) DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO ACCESSIABLE POINTS BY TANGENTIAL

TACHEOMETRY METHOD
Aim:
To determine the horizontal distance between two accessible points by tangential
Tacheometer.
Equipment:
Tacheometer, Tripod Stand, Tape, Plumb Bob, Pegs and Ranging Rods.
Principle:
i) Both angles are angles of elevation:
Let
‘P’ position of the instrument
‘M’ Position of instrument axis
‘Q’ Staff station
A, B are position of vanes
‘S’ is the distance between the vanes (i.e. staff intercept)
‘1’ is the angle of elevation corresponding to ‘A’
‘2’ is the angle of elevation corresponding to ‘B’.
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D Horizontal distance b/n P and Q = MQ .
V Vertical intercept between the lower vane and the horizontal line of sight.
Hheight of the instrument = MP
R is the height of the lower vane above the foot of the staff which is equal to staff
reading at lower vane = BQ

Instrument Staff Horizontal Vertical Staff Horizontal
at station angle angle readings distance
(m)
O P
Q
Fig.22 Both Angles are Angles of Elevation
From Triangle MBQ’ (Fig.22),

V = D Tan2
Llary Triangle AMQ’
V + S = D Tan1
D = S / (Tan1 - Tan2)
V = S Tan2/ (Tan1 - Tan2)
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ii) Both angles are angles of depression:
Fig.23 Both Angles are Angles of Depression

V= D Tan2
Llary Triangle AMQ’
V - S = D Tan1
D = S / (Tan2 - Tan1)
V = S Tan2/ (Tan2 - Tan1)
iii) One angle of elevation and the other of depression:
Fig.24 One Angle of Elevation and the Other of Depression:

V = D Tan2
∆Triangle AMQ’
S - V = D Tan1
D = S / (Tan2 +Tan1)
V = S Tan2/ (Tan2 + Tan1)
Procedure:
i. Set up instrument at ‘P’ and do the temporary adjustments.
ii. Set the vernier ‘A’ to zero and vertical angle circle read to zero by using
telescope clamping screw and tangent screw.
iii. Turn the telescope in vertical plane and bisect the point ‘A’ at a station ‘Q’.
The staffs intercept reading and corresponding reading on vertical circle is
to be noted down.
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iv. Thus, turn the telescope and bisect the staff at a point ‘B’ of station held at
‘Q’ of 1m reading & corresponding reading on vertical circle is to be noted
down.
v. The horizontal distance between’ ‘P’ and ‘Q’ points is to be calculated by
using the formula.
D S
tan  1  tan 2
Where ‘S’ is the difference between two intercepts.
Result:
The horizontal distance between two accessible points is measured to be:
Comments/Inference:
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TOTAL STATION
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TOTAL STATION
INTRODUCTION
Total Station is three-dimensional surveying technology unit. Total station
combines the follow three basic components into one integral unit (Fig.32).
 an electronic distance measurement instrument
 an electronic digital Theodolite
 a computer or microprocessor
Total station can automatically measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as
slope distances from a single setup. From these data it can instantaneously
compute:
 horizontal and vertical distance components
 elevations
 coordinates
and display the results on an LCD.
Total station can also store data either on board in internal memory or in external
data collectors. Data can be uploaded and can be downloaded to a computer. It
can also perform basic co-ordinate geometry functions like area and perimeter
calculations.
Distance Measurement: When a distance is measured with a total station a

electromagnetic pulse is used for measurement – this is propagated through the
atmosphere from instrument to a prismatic reflector or target and back during
measurement. Distances are obtained by measuring the time taken for a laser
radiation to travel from the instrument to a prism (or target) and back. The pulses
are derived from an infrared or visible laser diode and they are transmitted
through the telescope towards the remote end of the distance being measured,
where they are reflected from a reflector and return to the instrument. Since the
velocity v of the pulses can be accurately determined, the distance D can be
obtained using 2D = vt, where t is the time taken for a single pulse to travel from
instrument-target-instrument. This is also known as the timed-pulse or time of
flight measurement technique, in which the transit time t is measured using
electronic signal processing technique.
When measuring distances to a reflector telescope uses a wide visible red laser
beam, which emerges coaxially from the telescope's objective.
When reflector less measurements are made telescope uses a narrow visible red
laser beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope’s objective
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Fig.32 Total Station
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PRECAUTIONS
Total stations are very expensive and can be damaged by forcing or dropping the
equipment. Please be extremely careful with this expensive equipment and make
sure it does not get wet.
1. Never Place the Total Station directly on the ground.
2. Do not aim the telescope at the sun.
3. Protect the Total Station with an umbrella.
4. Never carry the Total Station on the tripod to another site
5. Handle the Total Station with care. Avoid heavy shocks or vibration.
6. When the operator leaves the Total Station, the vinyl cover should be placed
on the instrument.
7. Always switch the power off before removing the standard battery.
8. Remove the standard battery from the Total Station before putting it in the
case.
9. When the Total Station is placed in the carrying case, follow the layout plan.
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BASIC STEPS INVOLVED IN SETTING UP A TOTAL STATION
1. SETTING UP TOTAL STATION OVER A POINT FOR THE FIRST TIME

(Aligning to North)
1. Switch on the instrument.
2. Press USER key for Laser Beam for centering and leveling.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press F1 (PROGRAMS).
5. Press F1 (SURVEYING).
6. Press F1 (Set Job).
7. Press F1 (NEW) to give a new job name.
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8. To write the name of the job. Press F1 (INPUT) and then using the Function
keys F1 to F4 give the name. Then Press Enter.
9. Press F4 (OK)
10. Press F2 (Set Station) to give the station No. Press F1 (INPUT) to give the
station number using the Function keys from F1 to F4.
11. Press F2 (FIND).
12. Press F4 (ENH).
12. Enter the Easting, Northing and Elevation for the point and Press F4 (OK)
13. Now in front of hi (Instrument Height) give the height of the instrument.
14. Press F4 (OK)
14. Press F3 (Set Orientation).
15. Press F1 (Manual Angle Setting).

16. Point the instrument in the North direction and Press F1 (Hz=0).
17. Press F3 (REC).
18. Press F4 (START).
19. In front of the (Pt ID) Point ID give the number of the point to shoot.
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20. In front of the hr (Reflector height) give the height to which the reflector is
opened.
2. FOR SHIFTING THE STATION BY ALIGNING TO THE BACK POINT (Known

Co-ordinates)
1. Switch on the instrument.
2. Press USER key for Laser Beam for centering and leveling.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press F1 (PROGRAMS).
5. Press F1 (SURVEYING).
6. Press F2 (Set Station) to give the station No.
7 In front of Station: Enter the Station Number where you are standing. Press
F1 (INPUT) to give the station number using the Function keys from F1 to
F4.
Press F2 (FIND).
8. Press F4 (OK).
9. Now Give in front of hi (height of Instrument) and Press F4 (OK).
11. Press F2 (Coordinates).
12. In front of BS (Back Sight) give the number of the Back Point to which the
Instrument is being aligned. By Pressing F1 (INPUT)
13. Press F2 (FIND)
14. Press F4 (OK).
15. Press PAGE.
16. Now Sight the back point and Press F1 (DIST).
17 The value in front of  = will give the relative error in station shifting.
18. Press F3 (REC).
19. Now Press F (OK).
20. Press F4 (START)
20. And we can continue with the surveying.
21. To see the Easting, Northing, and Elevation for a Point Press PAGE until you
see East, North, Elevation.
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EXERCISE 7
DETERMINATION OF AREA USING TOTAL STATION

Aim:
To determine area of a piece of land using Total Station.
Equipment:
1. Total Station
2. Tripod
3. Prism and Pole
4. Arrows
5. Field Book
Procedure:
1) Using arrows mark the corners of the land whose area is to be found.
2) Choose a point for the Total station set up such that from this point all the
points marked in step 1 are visible and set up the station on this point.
3) Press MENU.
4) Press F1 (Programs).
5) Press PAGE.
6) Press F2 (Area).
7) The First three steps (F1, F2 and F3) for station setup and orientation (refer
to Step1 and Step 2).
8) Press F4 (Start).
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The points whose area is to be found can be either in the memory or can be shot
directly in the field.
9) In front of Point ID Enter the number of the first point, then sight the point
by keeping the reflector on that point. Press F1 (ALL) or press the trigger.
10) Repeat step 9 for the remaining points in a proper sequence until you have
shot all the points. Once you have shot all the point you can see the area
displayed on the screen automatically.
Result:
The area of the given piece of land is, A =
Comments/Inference:
Applications:
In cadastral surveys it is required to make a plan of land showing all its boundaries
and also obtain its area. This information about the land is useful for land
development and selling and purchase of land.
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EXERCISE 8
TRAVERSING USING TOTAL STATION

Aim:
To do a closed traversing for at least five points using Total Station.
Equipment:
1. Total Station
2. Tripod
3. Prism and Pole
4. Arrows
5. Field Book
Procedure:
1. Identify the points on the ground for traversing and mark them arrows.
2. Choose a control point for using it as first station point such that at least
one control point for back-sight is visible
3. Set up the instrument on the point chosen in step 2.
4. Press MENU
5. Press F1 (Programs)
6. Press F1 (Survey).
7. For Setting up the job as you know the coordinates of two control points
on the paper follow the following steps.
9. Press F1 (New).
10. Enter the New Job Name by pressing F1 (Input).
11. Give the name of the job by using the Function key F1 to F4.
12. Press F4 (OK).
13. Press F2 (Set Station).
14. In front of the station give the number of the station by giving the
number of the station where you are standing.
16. Press F4 (ENH).
17. Enter the Easting, Northing and Elevation of the point where you are
standing.
18. Press F4 (OK).
19. In front of hi (height of the Instrument) Enter the Instrument height by
measuring it.
22. In front of BS (Back Sight) Enter the number of the back sight point to
which you are aligning.
23. Press F4 (ENH).
24. Press F4 (OK).
25. Press PAGE.
26. Press F4 until you have DIST In front of F1.
27. The value in front of gives the relative error in the station shifting.
28. Press F2 (REC).
29. Press F4 (NO).
30. Press F4 (Start).
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31. Take foresight on first traverse point enter point ID and record its
coordinates. (This point will be the next instrument station)
32. Shift the instrument to first traverse point and follow the standard
procedure to obtain the coordinates of second traverse point.
33. Continue until you finish all traverse points.
34. Check whether there is any closing error. If it is there apply corrections to
the coordinate and plot the traverse.
(If you are using advanced instruments closing error will be shown automatically in
traverse report and traverse can be adjusted on board)
Result:
Record the coordinates obtained for each point in your field book. If there is a
closing error apply correction to all the coordinates. Plot the survey on a drawing
sheet using the corrected coordinates.
Comments/Inference:
Applications:
In control surveys and topographical surveys it is required to do traversing. In
control surveys, using the existing control points it is required to establish new
control points. In topographical surveys using the existing control points and also
by establishing new control points it is required obtain the coordinates of various
details like buildings, roads and other features.
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EXERCISE 9
CONTOURING USING TOTAL STATION

Aim:
To prepare Contour map of an area using Total Station
Equipment:
1. Total Station
2. Tripod
3. Prism and Pole
4. Arrows
5. Field Book
Procedure:
1. Obtain the coordinates of all the grid points and record them in your field
book
2. Choose a control point from where all the grid points and at least one
control point for back-sight are visible.
4. Press MENU
6. Press F2 (Stake Out).
9. Press F1 (New).
12. Press F4 (OK).
16. Press F4 (ENH).
standing.
18. Press F4 (OK).
measuring it.
23. Press F4 (ENH).
24. Press F4 (OK).
25. Press PAGE.
28. Press F2 (REC).
29. Press F4 (NO).
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31. Press F4 until you have MANUAL in front of F3.
32. Enter East, North and Height for the point to be staked.
33. Now Move the Instrument until Hz equal to zero.

34. Now move the prism in this line of sight to the distance given in front of
from the instrument station.
35. Now with moving the instrument horizontally with moving the telescope up
and down only tell the prism man to come in line of sight of that point.
Again Press F2 (DIST) do this until the value comes near to the limiting
factor and you have the point. Then press All or trigger button to record the
point.
36. For the next point again Press F4 until you have manual in front of F3 and
again enter the coordinates of the next point to be staked repeat this
process for all the points.
37. You can view x, y, z coordinates all the points in file management.
Result:
Record the coordinates of all the points surveyed in your field book and using this
data create a contour map of the area surveyed.
Comments/Inference:
Applications:
In topographical surveys, it is required to obtain contour maps/ plans of an area.
Contour maps are useful in planning and construction of pipeline works, road works
and residential colonies etc.
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EXERCISE 10
DETERMINATION OF REMOTE HEIGHT USING TOTAL STATION
Aim:
To determine remote height of a point using Total Station.
Equipment:
1. Total Station
2. Tripod
3. Prism and Pole
4. Arrows
5. Field Book
Procedure:
The Remote height program is used to find the elevation of the remote points
where it is possible to place the prism directly below the point the point whose
remote elevation is to be found.
1. Identify the point whose elevation has to found out
2. Choose a point for the Total station set up such that from this point both the
point under consideration and its projection on the ground are visible, then
set up the station over this point.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press F1 (Programs).
5. Press PAGE button.
6. Press F3 (Remote Height).

7. The First three steps (F1, F2 and F3) for station setup and orientation
(refer to Step1 and Step 2).
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9. Focus on the required point and turn telescope towards ground and guide
the prism man for properly placing the prism on the ground.
10. Now put the prism on the base point and Sight it and press F3 (ALL).
11. Now move the telescope and focus the top point whose elevation is to be
found.
12. The height value will be displayed on the screen.
Result:
The remote height of a point, h =
Comments/Inference:
Applications:
In construction of structures like buildings and bridges etc., it is required to find
height of some points which are difficult to access.
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EXERCISE 11
SETTING OUT USING TOTAL STATION

Aim:
To set out column centres of a proposed building.
Equipment:
1. Total Station
2. Tripod
3. Prism and Pole
4. Arrows
5. Field Book
Procedure:
1. Obtain the coordinates of all the column centers.
2. Choose a control point from where all column positions and at least one
control point for back-sight are visible.
4. Press MENU
6. Press F2 (Stake Out).
9. Press F1 (New).
12. Press F4 (OK).
16. Press F4 (ENH).
standing.
18. Press F4 (OK).
measuring it.
23. Press F4 (ENH).
24. Press F4 (OK).
25. Press PAGE.
28. Press F2 (REC).
29. Press F4 (NO).
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31. Press F4 until you have MANUAL in front of F3.

32. Enter East, North and Height for the point to be staked.
33. Now Move the Instrument until Hz equal to zero.

34. Now move the prism in this line of sight to the distance given in front of
from the instrument station.
35. Now with moving the instrument horizontally with moving the telescope
up and down only tell the prism man to come in line of sight of that
point. Again Press F2 (DIST) do this until the value comes near to the
limiting factor and you have the point.
36. For the next point again Press F4 until you have manual in front of F3
and again enter the coordinates of the next point to be staked repeat
this process for all the points.
Result:
Record the details of points set out in your field book.
Comments/Inference:
Applications:
In setting out a building, a surveyor has to set out position of columns and other
elements of the building in both horizontal and vertical planes.
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EXERCISE 12
DISTANCE, GRADIENT AND DIFFERENCE OF HEIGHT BETWEEN TWO INACCESSIBLE

POINTS USING TOTAL STATION.
Aim:
To obtain the distance, gradient and difference of height between two in
accessible points using the Total Station.
Equipment:
1. Total Station
2. Tripod
3. Prism and Pole
4. Field Book
Procedure:
The Tie Distance Program is used to find the horizontal distance between two
points by measurement in the field.
1. Identify the two points for measuring the distance.
2. Choose a point for the Total station set up such that from this point the
two points marked in step 1 are visible and set up the station on this
point.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press PAGE.
5. Press F1 (Tie Distance).

6. The First three steps (F1, F2 and F3) for station setup and orientation (refer
to Step1 and Step 2).
8. There are two type of distance Polygonal and Radial.
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9. The Polygonal is the point-to-point distance where as the Radial is used

for finding the distance from a single point being kept fixed.
10. When the Points are not in memory and you want to operate the program
by taking the measurements right in the field,
11. In front of the point enter the number of the point and Press F3 (ALL).
12. In front of the point2 Enter the number of the second point again sight it
and press F3 (ALL).
13. Now you can see the results displayed on the screen.
Result:
The distance (d), gradient (s) and difference of height (h) between two in
accessible points are, d = ,s= ,h=
Comments/Inference:
Applications:
In topographical surveys, some times features like buildings etc. are not
accessible. Therefore a surveyor should be familiar with the technique of obtaining
the horizontal distance, difference in height and hence the gradient between two
inaccessible points.
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SURVEYING - II

ROLL NO: _____________________________________

School of Engineering Technology, Jain University

1. Students should report to the labs concerned as per the timetable.

2. Students who turn up late to the labs will in no case be permitted to

3. After completion of the experiment, certification of the staff in-charge

5. The record of observations along with the detailed experimental procedure

8. The components required pertaining to the experiment should be collected

9. When the experiment is completed, students should disconnect the setup

10. Any damage of the equipment or burnout of components will be viewed

12. Students are expected to prepare thoroughly to perform the experiment

13. Procedure sheets/data sheets provided to the students’ groups should be

14. DRESS CODE:

PARTS OF TRANSIT THEODOLITE

SPINDELS (OR) AXES

1. TELESCOPE 14. LEVELLING HEAD

STANDARD (OR) A – FRAME

AXIS OF BUBBLE TUBE

1. CENTERING THE THEODOLITE OVER THE STATION

HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES (TRIGONOMETRIC LEVELLING)

(A) BASE ACCESSIBLE

Fig.7 Base Accessible

Observations and Calculations:

From Triangle AQQ’: h = D tan

(B) BASE INACCESSIBLE (SINGLE PLANE METHOD)

Fig.8 (a) Instrument Axis at Same Levels

Fig.8 (b) Instrument Axes at Different Levels

1. Setup the Theodolite at P and level it accurately with respect to the

Observations and Calculations:

Horizontal dist. b/w P & R = b =

In case of instrument axis at same level:

In case of instrument axis at different levels:

(C) BASE INACCESSIBLE (DOUBLE PLANE METHOD)

Fig.9 Base Inaccessible (Double Plane Method)

It is required to find out the elevation of the top of an object ‘Q’

2= Vertical angle measured at B.

Observations and Calculations:

TYPES OF STADIA DIAPHRAGM

Fig.14 Stadia Diaphragms

HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES USING PRINCIPLES OF

TACHEOMETRIC CONSTANTS Aim:

To determine the Tacheometric constants using Tacheometer.

(f + d) is called additive constant.

Fig.16 Tacheometric Constants

Observations and Calculations:

Staff Intercept, S (m) =

f/i = multiplying constant (K) =

f+d = Additive constant (C) =

(A) DISTANCE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE POINTS BY STADIA METHOD

Fig.17 Angle of Elevation

From right angle triangle OFC (Fig.17)

Fig.18 Angle of Depression

2) Staff held Normal:

Fig.19 Angle of Elevation

Fig.20 Angle of Depression

Fig.21 Measurement of Vertical Angle

(B) DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO ACCESSIABLE POINTS BY TANGENTIAL

Observations and Calculations:

Fig.22 Both Angles are Angles of Elevation