Laboratory Report 17 – Stadia Leveling

Objective: To complete the stadia level note

Discussion:

Tacheometric surveying is another name for Stadia leveling. Chaining is a common method for
measuring horizontal distances, and differential leveling is a common method for measuring vertical
distances. Both of these methods produce results that are accurate to the required degree. However,
chaining on shaky ground does not produce very accurate results. The tachometer is the choice when
the ground is rough and more observations at a faster rate with ordinary precision are acceptable. The
collection of data to draw contours on a topographic map is an example of how a tachometer can be
used for the aforementioned conditions. Tachymetric distances have a lower accuracy than chaining on
flat ground, but they have a higher accuracy on rough and steep ground.

Instrument/equipment/ tools:

any leveling instrument,

leveling rod,

peg/stakes steel tape.

Procedure:

1. Find slope area or place that has uneven ground surface

2. Form a grid consist of several rectangle/square shapes using tape and arrows
3. Set up the instrument at the known reduced level
4. Hang the plumb bob to ensure that the instrument lay on the correct position.
5. Place the theodolite on the tripod and lock it properly
6. Adjust the circular and plate bubbles using three leveling screws
7. Switch on the theodolite and make sure horizontal and vertical angle appear on the screen
8. Measure the height of the instrument
9. Position the leveling staff on the grid points
10. Aim the telescope to the leveling staff and record the stadia reading as well as the vertical
angle.
11. Repeat the step 9 to 10 for the rest of the grid points
Conclusion:

A tachometer is a distance measurement device that uses light to measure distance. This method of
surveying is very quick and convenient, though it is less accurate. The tachometer is also known by the
terms tachymetry and telemetry. The preparation of a contoured plan is the primary goal of a
tachymetric survey.

It's ideal for filling in details on topographical maps, preliminary location surveys (for railways, roadways,
canals, reservoirs, and so on), and surveying steep terrain, broken boundaries, and water stretches,
among other things.

It can also be used to provide a quick check on distances measured with a chain or tape on higher-
accuracy surveys. A tachometer is essentially a transit theodolite with stadia wires in addition to the
cross-wires on the diaphragm.

Horizontal and vertical distances are calculated from observed readings on a stadia rod, which is usually
a level staff but with a larger least count (1 cm).