Determination of Tachometric Constants K and C

OBJECTIVE: To determine the tachometric constants K and C.

EQUIPMENTS USED:
1) Theodolite
2) Tripod
3) Plumb bob
4) Levelling staff
5) Arrows
6) tape

THEORY:
Tachometry is a branch of surveying in which horizontal and vertical distances are determined by
taking instrumental observations alone. This can be done by a transit theodolite fitted with a stadia
diaphragm. They are two tachometric constants.
1. Multiplying Constant (K) and
2. Additive Constant (C)
DIAGRAM:

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FORMULAE:
D=KS+C where D= distance, K=Multiplying constant
S= staff intercept, C= Additive constant
PROCEDURE:
1. Set the Theodolite over station “O” and carry out all temporary adjustments.
2. Set Vernier “C” coincidence to zero and clamp the vertical clamp screw so that the telescope is
truly horizontal.
3. Mark the staff stations A,B,C at a distance of 10m,20m and 30m from instrument station
respectively on a fairly level Ground.
4. The staff is held vertically over the points and stadia hair readings are noted at each of the points
and staff intercepts are measured.
5. Substitute the values of distance (D1, D2 and D3) and staff intercepts (S1,S2 and S3) in the general
equation i.e D=KS+C.
6. We obtain three equations for various distances and staff intercepts, by solving the equations in
pairs, several values of K and C are obtained. The mean of these values gives the required
constants.
OBSERVATIONS:

RESULT:
1. The Tachometric constants
i) Multiplying Constant K=_________
ii) Additive constant C=___________
2. The distance between Instrument station O and D is__________
O and E is__________