length at 20°C. If the coefficient of thermal expansion of steel is 0.0000116/1°C, determine the distance to be laid out using this tape to establish two points exactly1235.65 m apart when the temperature is 33°C.
Given:
NL= 30m α= 0.0000116/1°C To= 20°C
L=1235.65m T=33°C
Required:
The distance to be laid out, L’
Illustration:
Solution:
CT = L × α × (t – t0). L’ = L - CT
CT = 1235.65 m × 0.0000116/1°C × (33°C - 20°C) L’ = 1235.65m –