1st Sem SY 2022-2023

ES122B-2BSCE-B

Name: Blessa D. Torres Year/Course/Section: 2-BSCE-B

Date: August 31 - September 5, 2022

Laboratory #1: Determination of Individual Pace Factor

Objective: Determine the measurement of a certain distance by Pace Factor.

Methodology: As a way to further explain this survey experiment, the following procedure was

performed.

Preparation. Materials for the survey, such as a 30-meter tape measure, a range pole,

chalk, and data collection instruments (pen and paper or mobile phone), were obtained.

Conduction of Survey. The surveyors began by measuring a 30-meter length repeatedly

on fairly-level ground to form a distance of 90 meters. Simultaneously, a range pole was used

for spotting and chalk was used to indicate the location of survey stations. Following that, the

surveyors walked the course in five trials, counting the number of strides they took in a 90-m

distance. The pacing data was then recorded.

Tabulation and Computation. Lastly, the pacing data gathered during the survey were

tabulated for computation and further analysis.

Results and Discussion:

Pacing is a reasonably easy and quick method of measuring distance in the field. It is

used to measure a distance and is often used with a sighting or a hand compass. Most
commonly, pacing is split up into segments, such as chains, which are set measures of

distance. By determining one's own pace, distance can easily be estimated.

Table 1. Pacing Data

TRIAL LINE TAPED NUMBER OF MEAN PACE FACTOR

DISTANCE PACES

1 BA 90 m 143

2 AB 90 m 144

3 BA 90 m 139 140.8 0.639 m/pace

4 AB 90m 140

5 BA 90m 138

Based on Table 1, a pacer for a survey party recorded 143, 144, 139, 140, and 138
paces in five trials of walking along a 90-m course on fairly-level ground, respectively, with a
determined pace factor of 0.639 m/pace. The number of paces in each trial that does not
deviate from the number gap. Considering this basis, the accuracy of pace might only have few
errors.

Solution: Determining Pace Factor

L = 90 m (length of line AB)

n=5 (number of trials taken on line AB)
sum = (143 + 144 + 139 + 140 + 138) = 704 paces

M= sum / n
= 704 / 5
= 140.8 paces (mean number of pace to walk line AB)

PF = L / M
= 90 m / 140.8 paces
= 0.639 m/pace (pace factor of surveyor)

Observations/ Conclusions/ Recommendations

According to my observations, it's crucial to walk normally while gauging one's pace. The
precision of pace will definitely be impacted by even a small shift to the left or right of the line. A
beginner surveyor might need some time to find a comfortable, reliable walking pace, so I
suggest more practice and focusing on other faults as a remedy. Additionally, it is possible to
forget the count when pacing, especially over longer distances. Mistakes and random errors can
be reduced by repeating measurements to identify and eliminate incorrect counts. As well, by
increasing the number of trials, the trend of the results of each trial provides a higher level of
confidence. The more trials completed, the less unknown and uncontrolled factors typically
tend to average out. In general, pacing can provide a reasonable approximation of the distance
despite being less accurate than any surveying method.