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surveying iii (topographic and geodetic surveys) - Modern Prepper

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(i) (11) The required constant, C, is the ratio of the required rod readings to thecorresponding subtended interval <strong>and</strong> can be determined using the following formula:Substituting the values from the sample into the above formula, the new formula becomes--(3) If the total of the mean readings in column (7) is larger than the total of the mean readings incolumn (4), C carries a minus value. If the opposite occurs, C carries a plus value. Compute the valueof C to the nearest unit in the third decimal place.(4) The maximum permissible C factor varies with the stadia constant of the instrument. If Cexceeds 0.010 when using the N-3 level with a stadia constant of 1/300, adjust the instrument by .007.(5) If an adjustment of the level is made, immediately redetermine the C factor. Adjust the levelby raising or lowering the time of sight by an amount equal to C times the total foresight rod interval (-4millimeters in the example). The N-3 instrument is adjusted by loosening the locking screw for theprotective glass (10) (Figure 4-2, page 4-6). Turn the rim of the protecting glass in the appropriatedirection until the middle thread intercepts the distant rod at the desired reading. If care is exercised, thelevel bubble will remain in coincidence. Complete the adjustment by tightening the locking screw. Ifthe instrument receives a severe jolt, which might disturb its adjustment, immediately make a newdetermination of the level error <strong>and</strong> adjust the level if the C factor exceeds 0.010. Always note the time<strong>and</strong> the date of C factor determinations, as this information is essential to the accuracy of thecomputations.c. Adjust the Leveling Rods. At least once a month <strong>and</strong> any time it receives a severe shock duringleveling, the leveling rod should be tested <strong>and</strong> the plumbing level adjusted. If the deviation from thevertical in either direction exceeds 10 millimeters on a 3-meter rod, adjust the rod level. Record themethod <strong>and</strong> results in the level notebook under test of rod verticality.4-9. Methods <strong>and</strong> Procedures. When all instrument tests <strong>and</strong> adjustments are complete, theinstrument man is ready to begin leveling. The methods <strong>and</strong> procedures discussed here are applicable toboth first- <strong>and</strong> second-order leveling.a. Precise Leveling. Precise leveling uses the three-wire technique. The program of observation ateach instrument station uses the following procedures:4-15 EN0593

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