BE8133 GEOMATICS

SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Practical No.: 03

Assignment: Total Station Traverse Practical

Aim: To carry out a closed traverse survey of an area based on points assigned
to each group.

Equipment:
1) Total station;
2) Reflectors/ Prisms;
3) Tripods;

Procedure:
1) Familiarise with the following: -
a) Setting up/ levelling of a Total Station;
b) Reading and recording of observations into a Traverse Form.
2) Based on a given datum from Table 1, locate the stations assigned and
establish a closed traverse comprising of 4 stations shown in Figure 1;
3) Observed the direction using Face Left (FL) / Circle Left (CL) reading
between points. Additionally, the horizontal distance and height
difference between points;
4) Record your observations on the Traverse Form.

Computations:
1) Computation of Linear Misclose and Precision;
2) Adjustment of Linear Misclose by Bowditch Method;
3) Calculation of Co-ordinates of the traverse stations.

Plotting:
1) Using the computed co-ordinates, plot the traverse to a suitable scale
using a CAD software or graph paper;
2) Bearing and distance between two traverse stations should be shown.
Bearing in Degree (°), Minutes (’) and Seconds (”). Distance in metres
to 3 decimal places;
3) Tabulate coordinates of each traverse station and scale must be shown;
4) A title block should include: Location, Title, Group number, Class and
Admission number. In addition, the north point shown on top of the
sketch.

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Submission:
1) Original field notes, Computation Forms
2) Answers to the questionnaire attached;
3) The plot of the closed traverse with suitable scale, indicating the computed
coordinates, distances and bearings;
4) Present the above in a Report* format;
5) Each individual member is to submit a Personal Reflection Write-Up
attached to the group report.

Table 1 – Assignment of Datum

Assumed
GROUP Datum Point Northing Easting
Bearing
1 1A – 1D 2050 57’ 00” 1A 963.763 984.242
2 2A – 2D 1890 41’ 10” 2A 958.599 1009.843
3 3A – 3D 170 38’ 30” 3A 1033.097 1048.888
4 4A – 4D 1020 55’ 40” 4A 1021.464 1054.179
5 5A – 5D 278 48’ 20”
0
5A 1020.528 1032.228

Questionnaire:
Upon completion of the assignment, answer the following questions: -

1) State the aim of the assignment that you have just completed. (2 marks)

2) What are the face left and right observations? Why are they necessary?
(3 marks)

3) What is the coordinated cadastre system in Singapore? (2 marks)

4) List some of the field precautions that you have taken to ensure accurate results.
(5 marks)

5) Explain what is a horizontal control and its purposes in construction works.

(5 marks)

6) Name another method of adjustment other than Bowditch Method. (3 marks)

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Marking Scheme:

No. Component Marks

1. Field work and recording of observations on Traverse Form 30
2. Computation of latitudes and departures and co-ordinates 5
3. Statement of linear misclose and precision of survey 10
4. Adjustment of final co-ordinates 5
5. Questionnaires 20
6. Control sketch 10
7. Attendance & Teamwork* 10
8. Personal Reflection Write-Up 10
Total 100

* Refer to Brightspace for scoring rubrics on Report and Teamwork components.

File: - BE8133 - 03_Total Station Traverse Practical R3

Control Points Description

1A – Near covered walkway 5A – Edge of covered walkway footpath

1B – On edge of the drain 5B – Edge of Car parking lots
1C – Along the drain 5C – Edge of Manhole
1D – Edge of Inspection Chamber (IC) 5D – Under the Shelter

2A – Under the Shelter

2B – Walkway near W4
2C – Footpath toward Carpark B-1
2D – Manhole near Lamp Post no. 5

3A – Footpath toward Carpark B-1

3B – Manhole near Fire Hydrant (SP-5)
3C – Under Shelter at parking lots
3D – Walkway along W4 workshop

4A – Near car parking lots

4B – Edge of Manhole
4C – Along the Drain
4D – Edge of covered walkway

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Figure 1 – Location of Control Points (Not to Scale)

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Traverse Form

ANGLE ZENITH SLOPE HORZ.

Stn Line BEARING Line
ANGLE DIST DIST
FL / CL FR / CR MEAN (VA in TS)

⃝Bearing Misclose Statement:

Observed Bearing DA: __________________ Actual Bearing DA: __________________

Bearing Misclose =

Correction per line =

⃝

Class: Group: Date:___________

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Computation Sheet

LATITUDE DEPARTURE CORRECTION CORR. LATITUDE CORR.DEPARTURE CO-ORDINATES

LINE BEARING DISTANCE
N S E W LAT. DEP. N S E W N/S E/W

LATITUDE/DEPARTURE CORRECTIONS:

Class: Group: Date:

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