Republic of the Philippines

E A S T E R N V I S AYA S S TAT E U N I V E R S I
TY
Tacloban City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PROBLEM SET NO. 3

1. TWO-PEG TEST. In the two-peg test of a dumpy level the following observations were taken: with level
setup near A, observed readings are a=1.855 m and b=1.434 m; with level setup near 8, c=1.790 m and
d=2.211 m. Determine the correct reading on the rod held at A with the instrument still in the same
position at B for a horizontal line of sight.

2. TWO-PEG TEST. The two-peg test is used to determine if the line of sight of the telescope is parallel to the axis of
the bubble tube. A tilting level is set up halfway between points A and Band rod readings on both points are 1.969
m and 2.161 m, respectively. The level is then set up 3.50 m away from A along the extension of line AB and 53.50
from B. Then rod readings on A and B were recorded as 1.554 m and 1.728 m, respectively. Determine if the line of
sight is inclined downward or upward and the amount by which the horizontal cross hair should be moved to adjust
the line of sight.

3. DIFPERENCE IN ELEVATION. A dumpy level is set up and leveled approximately halfway between two points, C
and D. The elevation of point C is 135.00 m above mean sea level and the reading on a rod held at this point is 1.52
m. It the reading on the rod held at point D is 2.74 m, determine the difference in elevation between the two
points. Also, determine the elevation of point D.

4. DIPPERENCE IN ELEVATION. The backsight reading on a point is 2.25 m and the foresight reading on a second
point 1s 0.86 m. If the elevation of the first point is 460.96 m, determine the elevation of the second point.
5. DIPPERENCE IN ELEVATION. Readings 965m on held at two points A and B, 75 m apart, are 2.965 m and 1.215
respectively. Determine the rod reading at points on line AB which are 25 m and 45 m from A. Assume that there is
a uniform gradient along line AB.

6. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. Determine the combined effect of curvature and refraction on level sights of 30,
50, 100, 250, 300, 500, 1000, and 2000 m.
7. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. A backsight of 3.055 m is taken on a point 75 m from a level station and a
foresight of 1.258 m from the same station. Determine the difference in elevation between the two points, taking
into account the combined effect of curvature and refraction.

8. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. Determine the backsight or foresight distance for an instrument set up which will
cause an error due to the earth's curvature and atmosphere's refraction equal to 0.0015 m, 0.0575 m, 0.0986 m,
0.2935 m, and 0.8750 m.
9. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. An observer standing on shore can just, see the top of a lighthouse 16.5 km
away. If the eye height of the observer above sea level is 1.735 m, determine the height of the lighthouse above
sea level. Neglect the effect of the waves.

10. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. Determine how far (in km) out from shore an inter-island vessel will be when a
red light on its deck, 9.45 m above the water, disappears from the sight of a child standing on shore and whose eye
level is 1.32 m above the water.
11. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. By taking a sight across at the observer can see. Assume that the eyes of the
observer are 1.675 m above the shore line on which he stands.

12. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. Two towers, A and B, are 10-cated on level ground and their bases have equal
elevations above sea level. Determine the distance between the two towers if a person standing on top of tower A
can just see. the top of tower B. His eyes are 15.50 m above the ground.

13. CURVATURE AND REFRACTION. A lifeguard is standing on a watchtower at the edge of the water such that his
eye level is 3.50 m above sea level. If a life raft starts floating out to sea, determine how far out it could go before it
disappears from the sight of the lifeguard. Assume that the sea is calm and a pair of binoculars is available to tract
movement of the raft.