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Surveying 101
Assessment
1. What are the 3 readings for the lines indicated on the staff image below;

(9 marks)
2. Outline the procedure in setting up a level. Number the procedure like so;
i. .
ii. .
iii. .


(9 marks)







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3.
a) The image below shows a staff being read. State the following readings;
Upper Stadia line________________________________________
Lower Stadia line________________________________________
Horizontal axial line______________________________________

b) How far away is the staff from the level if the distance from the staff to the level is given by;
Distance to staff = Stadia difference x 100

(14 marks)
4.
a) In terms of levelling state what the following abbreviations stand for and what they
represent?
i. BM
ii. TBM
(8 marks)









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a) Calculate the reduced levels for the points shown on the diagram of a levelling survey below.
(42 marks)

b) Calculate the gradient of the ramp and express as in the format 1/x or as a percentage.
(18 marks)



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