MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila

School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering

FIELDWORK NO. 5
LAYING OF A REVERSE CURVE USING
TRANSIT AND TAPE

COURSE AND SECTION:CE121F/B7

SUBMITTED BY:

NAME: D.C. STUDENT NUMBER:

GROUP NO:1

DATE OF FIELDWORK: November 10, 2016

DATE OF SUBMISSION: November 17, 2016

SUBMITTED TO:
GRADE
PROFESSOR: ENGR. IRA BALMORIS
 Final Data Sheet

Data Supplied
1st CURVE 2nd CURVE
D1= 8 d2=1 d1= 10 D2=11 d2=2
Let I= d1 + 5D + d2 =45 Let I= d1 + 7D + d2 =89
Sta. PC= 10+001 (Preferably not a full station so that there will be d1 of the
first curve)
Adopt full chord length of 2m
STATION INCREMENTAL CENTRAL SUMMATION OF
OCCUPIED OBSERVED CHORD INCREMENTAL DEFLECTION
ANGLES ANGLES
PC A 1 4° 2°
B 2 8° 6°
C 2 8° 10°
D 2 8° 14°
E 2 8° 18°
F 2 8° 22°
PRC 0.25 1° 22°30’
PRC G 1.75 10° 5°
H 2 11° 10°30’
I 2 11° 16°
J 2 11° 21°30’
K 2 11° 27°
L 2 11° 32°30’
M 2 11° 38°
N 2 11° 43°30’
PT 0.45 2⁰ 44°30’
COMPUTATIONS:
Arc Basis First Curve
𝐼1
20=RD; 2m d1/2 = 4⁰ = 22⁰30’
2
𝑑1+𝐷
2=RD = 6⁰
2
𝑑1+2𝐷
R=2/D = 10⁰
2
𝑑1+3𝐷
T=Rtan I/2 = 14⁰
2
𝑑1+4𝐷
T1= (14.83) tan (45/2) = 5.94m = 18⁰
2
𝑑1+5𝐷
T2= (10.43) tan (89/2) = 10.25m = 22⁰
2
LC=IR
LC1= (45) (14.83) (π/180) = 11.25m Second Curve
LC2= (89) (10.43) (π/180) = 16.20m d1/2 = 5⁰
𝑑1+𝐷
L= 2Rsin (I/2) = 10⁰30’
2
𝑑1+2𝐷
L1= 2(14.83) sin (45/2) = 10.97m = 16⁰
2
𝑑1+3𝐷
L2= 2(10.43) sin (89/2) = 14.62m = 21⁰30’
2
𝑑1+4𝐷
C1= First FS – Sta. PC = 27⁰
2
𝑑1+5𝐷
C1= 10+002 – 10+001 = 32⁰30’
2
𝑑1+6𝐷
C1= 1m = 38⁰
2
𝑑1+7𝐷
C2= Sta. PRC – Sta. F = 43⁰30’
2
𝐼2
C2= 10012.25 – 10012 = 44⁰30’
2
C2= 0.25m
C12= Sta. G – Sta PRC
C12= 10014-10012.25
C12= 1.75m
C22= Sta. PT – Sta. N
C22= 10028.45 - 10028
C22= 0.45m
Conclusion

Based on the results of our fieldwork which is laying of a reverse curve by

transit and tape, I learned that by a deflection angle, we can make a simple curve
using a theodolite and reading the deflection angle starting through the first point.
The use of the tape is also important because if not for it we wouldn’t have been
able to locate the points through the distance and it serves also as a reference for
the line of sight from the theodolite to the range pole.
Our group encountered errors mostly human errors, like not so accurate
reading on the theodolite. For example, when locating a point a range pole must be
seen on the theodolite. And I think it is not consistent, some are right in the middle
while sometimes it isn’t right in the middle. I recommend that in using the
theodolite you must be consistent in reading and that we solved the data early so
that we can start early.. I also recommend to check the instruments if it is in good
condition so that your group will not be responsible if it is already broken. Borrow
equipments early to prevent running out of stock and start early so you have plenty
of time in case you need to repeat the fieldwork. Always check the theodolite if it
is balance before reading on every point so that you will lessen errors. Applications
of reverse curved are when a road which curve left or right is followed
immediately by a curve in opposite direction. For example the Halsema Highway
(Benguet-Mountain Province Road). The highway there is designed using a reverse
curve because it is the best applicable in that area. It is the best for the safety of all
the vehicles. The picture below is the Halsema Highway.