FIELD WORK NO.

1
Profile Leveling

Objectives:
1. To measure the distance between each point of the profile.
2. To calculate the close elevation of the profile leveling.
Theory:
Profile leveling is a method of surveying that has been carried out along the central line of
a tract of land on which a linear engineering work is to be constructed/ laid. It is the operation
involved in determining the elevation of the ground surface at a small spatial interval along a line.
It is a branch of surveying, the object of which is to establish or. Verify or measure the height of
specified points relative to a datum. It is widely used in cartography to measure geodetic height,
and in construction. To measure height differences of construction artifacts. Profile leveling is one
of the most common applications of running levels and vertical distance measurement for the
surveyor. The results are plotted in the form of a profile, which is a drawing that shows a vertical
cross section. Profiles are required for the design and construction of roads, curbs, sidewalks,
pipelines, etc.
Instruments:
• Theodolite
• Tape Measure
• Pen and Paper (For Recording)
• Chaining Pin
Procedure:
1. Determining Profile Leveling:
a.) Choose a good spot where do you set up the theodolite.
b.) After you do that set up the tripod then raise the tripod into a certain level.
c.) Then start to mount the theodolite and if the bubbles are not in the center
adjust the tripod.
d.) Once the theodolite is assembled and all the bubbles are the center you can
start the activity.
2. Measuring the distance of each station:
a.) Mark out all the stations using the chaining pin.
b.) Foresight the level of each station to find the elevation of each point.
c.) List down and plot all the recorded data of each point to determine the slope
change of each.
Site Vicinity:

Figure 1. Site Vicinity of College of Industrial Technology (CIT) to Student Service Center
(SSC)
Tabulation:
Station BS HI FS IFS ELEVATION (2)
BM 2.94 259.94 275
0+00 2.63 257.31
0+10 2.77 257.17
0+20 2.82 257.12
0+30 2.89 257.05
TP 3.05 260.46 2.53 257.41

Computation:
𝑯𝑰 = 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗 + 𝑩𝑺

𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗 = 𝑯𝑰 − 𝑩𝑺

𝑻𝑷 = 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗 + 𝑩𝑺
Conclusions:
In this fieldwork, our group tried to determine the elevation of ground points on the College
of Industrial Technology (CIT) building to the nurse’s station in the Student Service Center
building. According to the data collected, the elevation of ground points measured was not too far
from the assumed elevation of BM from sea level horizontal, with an equal interval which is 10 ft.
In doing this fieldwork activity, errors are inevitable like inaccuracy in measurement readings such
as human errors and instrumental errors. Based on the result of our activity, every benchmark has
small gaps which are caused by the land surface of the location that is not smooth and has rocks
and cars that result from the certain gap. From the benchmark, our group had 3 turning points
because of the location, but still successfully did a 10ft. distance to every point until the end of the
station. We looked for a flat location to put the instrument and positioned the pins to its designated
point, our group made sure that those points were easily seen without obstructing trees and cars.
Documentation:

Figure 2. Materials Preparation

Figure 3. Materials Assembly

 Figure 4. Assigning of Rod Man

Figure 5. Placing Chaining Pins and Balancing the Bubble of The Rod Pole
 Figure 6. Measuring the Distance of Each Point

Figure 7. Recording Of Data Seen from the Theodolite.

 Figure 8. Checking And Returning of The Materials After the Activity

Submitted by:
Alcala, Vince Raphael A.
Bulanhagui, King Paolo
Isleta, Jan Maeven
Magnaye, Matthew Simon
Manalo, Van Earl Jhive
Salvacion, Aldween Troy

Submitted To:
Engr. Jean Marasigan