Search at least 5 different leveling instruments used in

Engineering Surveying.

Instrument Name Sample Picture Advantage Disadvantage

Spirit Level Convenient to use Might not be as

in smaller areas useful as when it is
that need to be used in smaller
leveled. Provide areas.
high precision
measurements.

Digital Electronic Operator could Horizontal angles

Level work faster with measured are
less stress. Due to known not very
automatic close to true
incomplex device horizontal angles
usage. value. Furthermore
vertical angles in
auto leveling could
not be measured.

Level Rod Beneficial in The readings of

determining measurements
difference in height sometimes might
between two be tricky due to a
points, or height little complex
points over vertical measurements-rea
datum. dings; in case you
are near-sighted.
Aneroid It is a friendly Aneroid
Barometer portable barometers were
instrument that more likely to
could be carried provide not
anywhere. accurate values in
comparison to
mercury
barometers.

Hypsometer Beneficial in In exchange for the

determining usage of
measurements of ultrasound just to
elevation; wherein measure. The speed
two distinct transitions were
principles might be prone to be affected
used such as by air temperature,
trigonometry, and and moisture
atmospheric content.
pressure.
 Complete Procedure of setting up the leveling
instrument.

Setting up the tripod, & Leveling the Instrument

Procedures Illustrations

Step 1 - Unfold the tripod then set it over

the point keeping the tripod head as level
as possible. Give it a quick eyeball test to
see if it is over the point then push the
feet down to lock it in place.

Step 2 - Put the EMD instrument on the

tripod then check the optical plummet to
see how close you are.
Step 3 - Adjust the leveling screws so that
you are right over the point.

Step 4 - Level the circular bubble by

adjusting the tripod's legs. Only adjust 2
legs.
Step 5 - Level the plate bubble by
adjusting the leveling screws.

Step 6 - Loosen the lock screw to push the

optical plummet right over the point.
Step 7 - Double check your bubbles then
make any fine adjustments with the
leveling screws.