EXP # 15: To Conduct Plane Table Surveying in the Field

PURPOSE:

This job is done to prepare a map of the given field roughly. In this method, all the work
is done in the field and there is no need of office work. Plane table survey is suitable for rough
work.

APPARATUS:

 The Plane Table along with Tripod Stand.

 Alidade.
 U Fork with Plumb Bob.
 Ranging Rod.
 Measuring Tape.

RELATED THEORY:

Write some theory related to the experiment performance and plane table method implemented
(From N. N. Basak Book Chapter # 4)

PROCEDURE:

 Select the appropriate stations so that maximum details can be obtained.

 Fix the table on the tripod stand and placed over the required station.
 Place the sheet on table and apply leveling and centering simultaneously in field.
 Select a suitable scale so that all the details can be collected.
 By seeing through the horsehair of alidade mark the different object on the sheet.
 Measure the distance with fiberglass tape.
 Collect the details by one of the following method:
 Radiation Method
 Intersection Method
 Traversing Method

PRECAUTIONS:
 Stations should be selected properly.
 Plane table should be properly placed on the stations.
 Centering and leveling should be done accurately.
 Readings should be taken from the middle of the station points.
 Sheet should be plotted to accurate scale.

COMMENTS:

PLANE TABLE SHEET: To be Submitted

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