MAPÚA UNIVERSITY

Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila

School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering

FIELD WORK NO. 5

PROFILE LEVELING

COURSE AND SECTION: CE120-02F/E01

SUBMITTED BY:

SN: 4

NAME: _ STUDENT NO.: 2018138271

GROUP NO: 1 LEADER:

DATE OF FIELD WORK: June 15, 2023

DATE OF SUBMISSION: June 22, 2023

SUBMITTED TO:

PROFESSOR: ENGR. BIENVENIDO CERVANTES

GRADE

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 FIELD WORK NO. 5
PROFILE LEVELING

OBJECTIVES:

1. To develop the skills in determining the difference in elevation between two

points, both of which are accessible from a single point of observation using a
dumpy level.
2. To acquire the knowledge of finding the elevation of a point from a bench
mark of known elevation by establishing turning points to and from the point
of unknown elevation.
3. To develop the technical know-how of using the precise level.
4. To work harmoniously and effectively with one’s group while performing each
assigned task.

Instruments:

1. Precise level
2. 1 leveling rod
3. chalk and/or 1 set of marking pins
4. plumb bob

PROCEDURE:

A. Determination of the difference in elevation of multiple points, which are accessible

from a single point of observation.

1. Locations of 2-6 points have been designated, which can be observed from single
instrument set-up and of considerable difference in elevation. (3 sets = 36 points)
2. Set-up the level on the suitable point, preferably equidistant from the assigned
points A and B by driving the tripod firmly on the ground. Adjust the height of the
level to be convenient for the instrument man by using the leg screw of the tripod.
3. Make sure that the base plate of the level is nearly parallel to the horizon. Center the
bubble such that even if the instrument is rotated clockwise or counter clockwise in
its base, the bubbles remain at the center.
4. Take the backsight (BS) of point A where the leveling rod is being held vertical
with the aid of a plumb bob. The reading must be done up to an accuracy of a
millimeter or thousandths of a meter.
5. Rotate the telescope until points are in sight. The rod man must transfer the leveling
rod and must hold it in a vertical position with the aid of a plumb bob.
6. Take the intermediate foresight (IFS) reading of the leveling rod and, again the
reading must be done up to an accuracy of a millimeter or thousandths of a meter.
7. Take the foresight (FS) reading of the leveling rod for the last point then move the
precise level and repeat procedures 4-7 for succeeding sets. Preferably, another
member of the group sets the level at a different point, balances the bubble and
reads the BS, IFS, and FS to get the difference in elevation.

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FORMULAS USED

A. Computation of the height of the instrument

The height of the instrument is always equal to the elevation of the point where the back
sight is being observed plus the elevation of the point itself.

HI = Elev .of .the.point.+BS

B. Computation of the height of the instrument

The elevation of the turning point is always equal to the height of the instrument minus the
foresight of the TP being observed

Elev . TP −1=HI −FS

C. Trapezoidal Rule
d
𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 = (𝑦𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 + 𝑦𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 + (2) (∑𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒)
2

D. Formula for volume

𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 = (𝑑𝑤) ( ℎ1 + ℎ2 + ℎ3 + ℎ4)/4

FIELD DATA SHEET

A.

Row 1
STATION BS HI IFS FS ELEVATION Remarks
(m) (m) (m) (m)
BM 1 1.2 101.2 1 100 Front of Admissions office
05 1.23 99.97
10 1.3 99.9
15 1.3 99.9
20 1.30 99.898
2
25 1.28 99.912
8
30 1.26 101.18 1.28 99.92
35 1.25 99.925
5
40 1.25 99.922
8
45 1.26 99.912
8
50 1.28 99.892
8
55 1.28 99.895
5
60 1.299 99.881 Side of Yuchengco
Innovation Center
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Row 2
STATION BS HI (m) IFS FS ELEVATION Remarks
(m) (m) (m)
BM 1 1.42 101.43 100 Front of Admissions
office
05 1.5 99.93
10 1.495 99.935
15 1.485 99.945
20 1.455 99.975
25 1.455 99.975
30 1.41 101.409 1.435 99.995
4
35 1.414 99.995
40 1.413 99.996
45 1.43 99.979
50 1.45 99.959
55 1.45 99.959
60 1.47 99.939 Side of Yuchengco
Innovation Center

Row 3
STATION BS HI IFS FS ELEVATION Remarks
(m) (m) (m) (m)
BM 1 1.17 101.17 100 Front of Admissions office
05 1.18 99.99
10 1.24 99.93
15 1.27 99.9
20 1.26 99.91
25 1.25 99.92
30 1.18 101.12 1.23 99.94
35 1.23 99.89
40 1.24 99.88
45 1.25 99.87
50 1.25 99.87
55 1.25 99.87
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 60 99.86 Side of Yuchengco
Innovation Center

B. COMPUTATIONS

Area:
Row 1
5
(100+99.939 + (2)( Σ 99.97 +99.9 + 99.9 + 99.898 + 99.912 +99.92 +99.925 + 99.922 +
2
99.912+ 99.892 +99.895)) = 5994.9325 m2
Row 2
5 ( 100 + 99.939 + (2) (
Σ intermediate )) = 5998.0625 m2
2
Row 3
5
( 100 + 99.86+ (2) ( Σ intermediate )) = 5994.5 m2
2
Total area = 5994.9325 + 5998.0625 + 5994.5 = 17987.4 m2

Volume:

Row 3 999.8 999.46 999. 999. 999. 999.5 999.55 999.40 999.31 999.1 999.14 999.0
25 45 35 75 25 25 95 5 7
5
Row 2
999.0 999.33 999. 999. 999. 999.5 999.58 999.59 999.52 999.3 999.52 999.1
75 2 4 4 05 75 5 25 55 25
75 85
Row 1

100 m 99.93 m 99.959 m 99.939 m

100m 99.97 m 99.895 m 99.881 m

100+100+99.93+ 99.7
V = (5*2)( ¿ V= (5*2)(
4

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99.895+99.959+ 99.881+ 99.939
¿
4
= 999.075 m3 = 999.185 m3

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, differential leveling is a fundamental technique used in surveying to
determine the difference in elevation between different points on the Earth's surface.
Differential leveling without turning points is simpler and faster than with turning points as
the need to establish and read the points along the survey line is not needed. Comparing from
having turning points and without, the detection of error in without turning points is limited
making it challenging to find, identify, and correct the error points. It can be said that turning
points are checkpoints in the leveling process and it allows for much efficient process of
leveling. When surveying longer distances or irregular terrains, the accuracy of reading is
reduced and could lead to multiple uncertainties.

RECOMMENDATION
Inaccurate readings, instrument errors, and unbalanced tripod are possible errors for
the surveyors while conducting this fieldwork. Ensure that the leveling instrument is properly
calibrated and leveled. Refrain from touching the tripod to avoid it getting shifted. Ensuring
that bubble is centered during rod reading and that the rod is perpendicular to the ground
avoids errors. Remember that the first reading is the backsight, last reading is foresight, and
the rest is intermediate foresight. Consider retake the measurement, do cross-checks, and
other quality control measures to enhance accuracy.

ACTUAL PHOTOS

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 FIELDWORK PEER ASSESMENT
COURSE AND SECTION: CE120-02F/E01 DATE:
FIELD WORK TITLE: GROUP NO: #1
LEADER: SCORE:

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