Civil Engineering Department

De La Salle University-Manila
Fieldwork No._6_
Title: LAYING OUT A HORIZONTAL SIMPLE CURVE WHEN AN OBSTACLE
INTERVENES ON THE POINT OF INTERSECTION
(2nd part)
Name: Nikko Paolo P. Villanueva
Date Submitted: March 11, 2014
Professors Signature: ________________________

Section: EI1

Analysis: (Guide Questions)

1. Did you incur error in this fieldwork? If so, what are the sources of this error?
The fieldwork is also easy to accomplish. However, we may have a little error in the
measurements by half a second and this accumulated all throughout the curve. This maybe
because of simple human errors in measuring the angles.
2. Can you minimize or avoid the same error for the next fieldwork? How?
Yes, by avoiding having approximations in our measurements especially with the angles.
Next time, well try to be more accurate in plotting our points and in measuring other
values.
3. Were you involved in performing this fieldwork? What was your part?
Yes, all of us did almost all the possible part of this experiment. I did the measuring, the
holding of the prism, the reading and interpretation of the values and the setting up of the
equipment. All of us got a round robin role for us to maximize the experience of this
experiment.
Remarks, Hints and Precautions: (You may include criticisms about the instruments,
difficulties encountered in the field, suggestions to improve the field procedure, etc.)

This experiment is easy to do. The use of total station made the field work a lot
easier. Although it is easy to do, one should always keep in mind to be precise and accurate
in their work so that discrepancies will be avoided. Also, one should remember that a small
mistake can accumulate all throughout the whole curve making it a large mistake. Lastly,
remember teamwork and divide all the work between members so that it will be much
easirer.