Cagayan State University

College of Engineering & Architecture

Gmelina St. CSU Carig Campus Compound Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City

Civil Engineering Department

FUNDAMENTALS OF SURVEYING II

LAYING OUT SIMPLE CURVE USING COORDINATE SYSTEM

Submitted by:
Darvin Jay Areola
John David Baquiran
Joy Dayag
Mhyca Pescador
Jonathan Parallag
Jaybee Simeon
Rizel Mae Garinggan
Valerie Kaye Morales

Submitted to:
Engr. Oliver Doctolero

BSCE – 2C

2022

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 Cagayan State University
College of Engineering & Architecture
Gmelina St. CSU Carig Campus Compound Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City

Civil Engineering Department

I. INTRODUCTION

Simple curve is one of the types of curves under the study of Fundamentals of Surveying II. A
simple curve consists of a single arc that connects straight lines including constant radius that extends
from the tangent to another, simple curve is also considered less complex. Laying out does serves as a
guide, it is a way of transferring a design to actual land. Marks and points were stationed along the
road.

II. OBJECTIVES
 To layout simple curve using the total station.
 Use basic skills and knowledge to transfer dimensions from layout plan to ground using
total station

III. MATERIALS
 Total Station
 Tripod
 Pole with Prism
 Tape Measure
 Marking Pin
IV. PROCEDURE
i. Setting up the total station.
a. Look for a site to put up the instruments that will function as the
station PC.

b. Set up the tripod once you've discovered a decent spot and make
sure the level of height is appropriate for the surveyor's height.

c. Stamp the tripod and check that the top is level before tightening the
three locking screws.

d. Install the total station on top of the tripod, support it with your
hand, and then lock it.

e. Place the battery in the total station and use the leveling screws to
level the bubble.

f. Check your station PC and turn on the whole station.

g. Conduct electronic levelling and make sure to put the bubble at the
center.
ii. Set up the pole and the prism.
iii. Measure the height of the instrument and set up the target height for the
conduction of stake out.
iv. Preparation for staking out.
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College of Engineering & Architecture
Gmelina St. CSU Carig Campus Compound Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City

Civil Engineering Department

a. Press menu and then choose stake.

b. Set up STA, and BSS.
c. Stake out and input point number and the coordinates of the station.
d. Input the target height and then start staking out.
v. Start Staking Out.
a. Staking out will begin after the stake-out points have been
established.
b. After seeing the angle data and distance, the surveyor should spin
the total station to find the correct direction.
c. Allow the pole bearer to tend to the desired station's direction before
sighting.
d. After settling the angle at 0 0'0", lock the horizontal tangent screw,
and push measure.
e. The staking out is finished when the dHR, dHD, and dZ are all zero.
f. This procedure should be done until the Pt station has been found.
vi. The following are the data used for the staking out.

Stationing Northing Easting

PC 0+121.09 20,000 20,000
A 0+140 19,982.44 20,006.99
B 0+160 19,964.21 20,015.18
C 0+180 19,946.34 20,024.17
D 0+200 19,928.91 20,033.95
E 0+220 19,911.92 20,044.50
F 0+240 19,895.43 20,055.78
G 0+260 19,879.44 20,067.79
PT 0+277.37 19,866.01 20,078.79

V. FINDINGS/REMARKS
A basic curve was constructed using the data provided. The station PC is
positioned along the route leading to the COE building, and the points are drawn
across the field, ending at a gently sloping corner.

VI. OBSTACLES
Problems encountered during the activity, first was Setting up the total station, second
was the communication between the pole holder and the total station handler;
miscommunication was present during the process, lastly, we encountered a problem
within our stations, we ended up repeating locating station number 8.

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 Cagayan State University
College of Engineering & Architecture
Gmelina St. CSU Carig Campus Compound Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City

Civil Engineering Department

VII. CONCLUSION

During our outdoor excursion, we learned how to identify and set up a simple curve station.
Using a total station and reading the deflection angle from the first point, we may construct a
basic curve with a deflection angle. Without the tape, we wouldn't have been able to locate the
points in the distance, and it also serves as a reference for the line of sight from the total station to
the range pole. If you are not an expert, setting up a complete station can be challenging.
Although leveling, operating, and focusing the total station's telescope can be a pain, the skills
we've learned will be invaluable in the future. Our group encountered mostly human errors, such
as inaccurate tape measurements, and incorrect reading of the deflection angle in the total station,
forcing us to guess where its original point was, which turned out to be incorrect, and we had to
start over.
When reading from the total station, I recommend having someone else make the reading for
the group so you can see if anything is wrong right away and adjust it rather than having to start
over. I also propose that you check the instruments to see if they are in excellent working order so
that your group is not held liable if they are already broken. Borrow equipment early to avoid
running out of stock, and start early to ensure you have enough time to repeat the fieldwork if
necessary.

VIII. DOCUMENTATION