DCC20063| ENGINEERING SURVEY

FIELDWORK PRACTICAL |DKA 2A/2B/2C

NAME ANDRYA GLADYS ALIN

MATRIX NO. 20DKA23F1905 DATE:20/2/2024
PRACTICAL 3 - SETTING OUT
GROUP | 1/A | 2/B | 3/C | 4/D | 5/E | 6/F | 7/G | 8/H | 9/I | 10/J |
LECTURER’S NAME ENCIK MOHD KUSYAIRI BIN ARIFFIN
PRACTICAL TITLE SETTING OUT (PIPELINE)
MOHD SHAHRUL ANIF BIN SHUARDI 20DKA23F1043
MEMBER OF GROUP & MOHD IMRAN ASMIDIE BIN SAIDI 20DKA23F1041
ID Number
SIM WEI WANG 20DKA23F1035
MELISA JELINA ANAK SELIMAN 20DKA23F1053

Marking: The marking of experiment is based on the ability conduct and to report technical information
in a clear and concise manner. The percent of marking of base of list below:
CRITERIA MARKS FIELDWORK ( )
PRACTICAL / FIELD WORK (10 %)
CLO 2 : Perform appropriate measurement techniques and principles in fieldwork using standard
procedure and current survey instrument (P4, PLO5) (P4,PO5)
1 Execute safety and health practices 5
2 Handle task with correct procedure 5
3 Setting up and equipment care 5
4 Identification of Data 5
5 Cooperation & Punctually 5
TOTAL 25
CONVERT TO 10% (ACHIEVEMENT* 0.4) [25x0.4 = 10%]
GENERIC SKILLS IN PRACTICAL / FIELD WORK (5%)
CLO 3 : Demonstrate positive leadership and team work by contributing actively in groups during
fieldwork that yield valid results. (A3, PLO11) (A3,PO9)
1 Participate as a team leader & 5
membership
2 Work with cultural diversity 5
3 Organization 5
4 Communication 5
TOTAL 20%
CONVERT TO 5% (ACHIEVEMENT* 0.25) [20x0.25 = 5%]
PRACTICAL REPORT (5%)
CLO 1 : Applies correctly the fundamental principles and practices of surveying work (C3, PLO1)
(C3,PO1)
1 Introduction, Procedure & References 5
2 Analysis 5
3 Discussion 5
4 Conclusion 5
TOTAL 20
CONVERT TO 5% (ACHIEVEMENT* 0.25) [20x0.25 = 5%]
GRAND TOTAL [10 + 5 + 5 = 20] 20%

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 JABATAN KEJURUTERAAN AWAM

SEMESTER 2 SESI 2:2023/2024

PROGRAM : DIPLOMA KEJURUTERAAN AWAM

KOD KURSUS : DCC20063

KURSUS : ENGINEERING SURVEY

NAMA PENSYARAH : EN. MOHD KUSYAIRI BIN ARIFFIN

NAMA ANDRYA GLADYS ALIN

KELAS DKA2A

NO. PENDAFTARAN 20DKA23F1905

TARIKH 20 FEBRUARY 2024

PERKARA REPORT SETTING OUT

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NO. CONTENT PAGE

1 Objective and theory 4

2 Apparatus 5

3 Procedure 5-6

4 The process of setting out 7

5 Data 8

6 Calculation 9-12

7 Sketches / plan 13-17

8 Discussion 18-19

9 Conclusion 20

10 References 21

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APPARATUS

a) Total Station / Theodolite - 1 b) Auto/Digital Level Tripod

d) Picket e) Leveling Staff f) Measuring Tape

PROCEDURE

a) Do the reconnaissance survey to locate the suitable station for the pipeline passage. To give the different
ratio between each passage, you are recommend to set the passage as figures below. Mark them with
wooden pickets.

TBM/BM

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b) Choose a bench mark or temporary benchmark to set the early back sight. Make sure the bench mark
or temporary bench mark is clear and fix.

c) Conduct the levelling survey from station P to station S. All readings are taken at the same instrument
position since the station still in sight.

d) After all the readings have been settle, do the fly works to close back to station P.

e) Record all the data in booking form.

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THE PROCESS OF SETTING OUT

I. II.

III. IV.

V. VI.

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DATA

a) Complete the booking levelling form.( use TBM=100.00)

Final
Back Inter Fore Height of Reduced
Correction Reduced Notes
Sight Sight Sight Collimation Level
Level

1.240 10.926 9.686 0.000 9.686 TBM

1.370 9.556 0.002 9.558 A
1.368 9.558 0.002 9.560 A1
1.381 9.545 0.002 9.547 A2
1.392 9.534 0.002 9.536 A3
1.379 9.547 0.002 9.549 B
1.385 9.541 0.002 9.543 B1
1.365 9.561 0.002 9.563 B2
1.321 9.605 0.002 9.607 B3
1.320 9.606 0.002 9.608 C
1.319 9.607 0.002 9.609 C1
1.320 9.606 0.002 9.608 C2
1.302 9.624 0.002 9.626 C3
1.436 1.295 11.067 9.631 0.002 9.633 D
1.385 9.682 0.004 9.686 TBM

∑BS = ∑FS =
2.676 2.680

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CALCULATION

CALCULATION FROM THE HEIGHT OF COLLIMATION METHOD

ARITHMETIC CHECKING

∑BACKSIGHT - ∑FORESIGHT LAST RL – FIRST RL

= 2.676 – 2.680 = 9.682 – 9.686
= -0.004 = -0.004

CALCULATION FOR MISCLOSE

Temporary Bench Mark – Last Reduced Level

MISSCLOSE
= 9.686 – 9.682
= TBM – Last RL
= 0.004

CALCULATION FOR CORRECTION

MISSCLOSE / N
CORRECTION = 0.004 / 2
= 0.002

CALCULATION FOR EACH STATION (CORRECTION)

STATION 1 : 1(0.004/2)

= 0.002

STATION 2 : 2(0.004/2)

= 0.004

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INVERTED LEVEL

CALCULATION OF INVERTED LEVEL FOR EACH POINT

Rate of change Inverted level

FORMULA :
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
= 𝐼𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡
= Inverted level – rate of change

Inverted level at point Calculation

Inverted level P
=Final reduced level – 2m (given)
P =9.558m – 2m
=7.558m
Rate of change of slope from point P - Q
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
= 𝐼𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡
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=
150
=0.053m
Q
Inverted level Q
=Inverted level P – Rate of change of slope from point P to Q
=7.558m – 0.053m
=7.505m

Rate of change of slope from point Q – R

𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
= 𝐼𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡
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=
110
=0.072m
R
Inverted level R
=Inverted level Q – Rate of change of slope from point Q – R
=7.505m – 0.072m
=7.433m

Rate of change of slope from point R – S

𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
=
𝐼𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡
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=
150
=0.053m
S
Inverted level S
=Inverted level R – Rate of change of slope from point R – S
=7.433m – 0.053m
=7.380m

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DEPTH TO BE EXCAVATED

CALCULATION FOR THE DEPTH TO BE EXCAVATED

FORMULA : Reduced level – Inverted level

THE DEPTH TO BE EXCAVATED CALCULATION

The depth to be excavated
=Reduced level – inverted level
At point P =9.558 – 7.558
=2.000m

The depth to be excavated

=Reduced level – inverted level
At point Q =9.549 – 7.505
=2.044m

The depth to be excavated

=Reduced level - inverted level
At point R =9.608 – 7.433
=2.175m

The depth to be excavated

=Reduced level – inverted level
At point S =9.633 – 7.380
=2.253m

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SIGHT RAILS / ROD LEVEL

CALCULATION FOR HEIGHT OF SIGHT RAILS FOR EVERY POINT

FORMULA : Sight rails = Inverted level + Traveller length – Reduced level

SIGHT RAILS CALCULATION

Sight rails
=Inverted level + Traveller length – Reduced level
At point P =7.558m + 3m – 9.558m
=1m

Sight rails
=Inverted level + Traveller length – Reduced level
At point Q =7.505m + 3m – 9.549m
=0.956m

Sight rails
=Inverted level + Traveller length – Reduced level
At point R =7.433m + 3m – 9.608m
=0.825m

Sight rails
=Inverted level + Traveller length – Reduced level
At point S =7.380m + 3m – 9.633m
=0.747m

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SKETCHES/PLAN

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CROSS SECTION POINT P - S

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CROSS-SECTION POINT P - Q

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CROSS-SECTION POINT Q – R

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CROSS-SECTION POINT R – S

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DISSCUSSION

1. Sketch the flow characteristics of each experiment run.

Before we begin this practical session , we have

done some research about the practical from
internet and the notes that given by our lecturer.

On the practical day, we have a briefing session from

our lecturer about the apparatus that needed and the
site that we will be working on. We also do some
checking on the tools that we to ensure that it is in a
good condition to avoid the error.

After a short briefing, we went to our site and start to

organized the work so that we can done this practical
quicker. Imran and Andrya started to setting up the
auto level while me and the others working on the
picket with the offset of 2m which is given in the plan.

After some setup on site, we started to measure the

reduced level for each picket and jot it down on our
leveling book. Then we also close our traverse back to
the TBM where we have started at first.

After all of the work have done, we start to pack and

clean up our things and went back for the calculation.
The calculation consist of final reduced level, inverted
level,depth to be excavated and the height of sight
rails.

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2. Discuss your observation and compared it with describe in your textbook or references.

ANSWER
In this practical task, I quickly realized the significance of selecting an appropriate site. It's
crucial to choose a location that's flat and devoid of any obstructive structures like trees, as
they could interfere with the accuracy of our measurements when using the auto level.

Moreover, I was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly our team completed the task. Each
member demonstrated excellent cooperation, which greatly contributed to our efficiency.
Our familiarity with the instrument, gained from previous leveling exercises, played a
significant role in our success. Consequently, we became the first group to finish the
practical.

I'm particularly grateful for the seamless cooperation exhibited by my teammates, as it

allowed us to carry out the setting out process with ease. It's truly rewarding to work in such
a harmonious team environment.

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CONCLUSION

In this practical task for pipeline construction, we utilized a provided plan to determine excavation
depths and sight rail heights. These calculations ensure precise positioning of the pipeline, avoiding
disruption to existing structures. Depths were found to be 2.000m for point P, 2.004m for point Q,
2.175m for point R, and 2.253m for point S. Prior to excavation, sight rails were installed to guide
workers accurately. Heights were determined as 1m for P, 0.956m for Q, 0.825m for R, and 0.747m
for S. Our objective of accurate setting out was successfully achieved with the invaluable guidance
of Sir Mohd Kusyairi Bin Ariffin. Additionally, this experience emphasized the importance of
teamwork in expediting processes.

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REFERENCES

1. Setting out construction works

https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---
emp_ent/documents/instructionalmaterial/wcms_650137.pdf

2. Why is setting so important??

https://www.landform-surveys.co.uk/news/thoughts/why-is-setting-out-so-important/

3. Site setting out and Building layout surveying.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236969298_A_New_Approach_to_the_Manage
ment_of_the_Setting_out_in_Construction_based_on_Augmented_Reality_Techniques

4. What do you mean by setting out works??

https://www.ques10.com/p/39598/what-do-you-mean-by-setting-out-works-explain-sett/

5. Basic setting out in construction.

https://knowledge4civil.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/basic-setting-out-in-construction/

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