ELEMENTARY SURVEYING FIELD

MANUAL

FIELD WORK NO. 7

PROFILE LEVELING
CE120-0F / A1

SUBMITTED BY:
NAME:

STUDENT NO.:

GROUP NO. 4
DATE OF FIELD WORK: AUGUST 12, 2014
DATE OF SUBMITTION: AUGUST 19, 2014

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PROFESSOR: ENGR. CERVANTES

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FINAL DATE SHEET

FIELD WORK 7

PROFILE LEVELING

DATE: AUGUST 12, 2014

TIME: 8:30AM 10:30AM
WEATHER: SUNNY

A.

GROUP NO.: 4
LOCATION: INTRAMUROS GROUND
PROFESSOR: ENGR. CERVANTES

PROFILE LEVELING

STATION
BM-1
0+010
0+020
0+030
0+040
0+050
0+060
0+070
0+080
0+090
0+100
0+110
0+120
0+130
0+140
0+150
0+160
0+170
0+180
0+190
0+200
0+210
0+220
0+230
0+240
0+250

BS
1.305

HI
101.305

FS

IFS
1.28
1.285
1.35
1.345

1.35

101.255

1.4
1.385
1.49
1.54
1.58

1.45

101.125

1.58
1.5
1.55
1.575
1.575

1.48

101.035

1.57
1.5
1.495
1.52
1.535

1.43

100.905

1.56
1.4
1.37
1.265
1.2

1.51

101.235

1.18

ELEVATION REMARKS
100
100.025
100.02
99.955
99.96
TP 1
99.905
99.87
99.765
99.715
99.675
TP 2
99.675
99.625
99.575
99.55
99.55
TP 3
99.555
99.535
99.54
99.515
99.5
lowest (TP 4)
99.475
99.505
99.535
99.64
99.705
TP 5
99.725

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STATION
0+260
0+270
0+280
0+290
0+300
0+310
0+320
0+330
0+340
0+350
0+360
0+370
0+380
0+390
0+400
0+410
0+420
0+430
0+440
0+450
0+460
0+470
0+480
0+490
BM-2

BS

HI

FS

1.57

101.455

1.35

IFS
1.505
1.455
1.38
1.37
1.545
1.535
1.5
1.47

1.49

101.485

1.46
1.48
1.46
1.41
1.385

1.525

101.665

1.345
1.53
1.55
1.51
1.455

1.53

101.74

1.455
1.54
1.54
1.485
1.445
1.42

ELEVATION REMARKS
99.73
99.78
99.855
99.865
TP 6
99.885
99.91
99.92
99.955
99.985
TP 7
99.995
100.005
100.025
100.075
100.1
TP 8
100.14
100.135
100.115
100.155
100.21
TP 9
100.21
100.2
100.2
100.255
100.295
highest elev.
100.32

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B. COMPUTATIONS:
HIBM-1 = Elev. of the Point + BS
HIBM-1 = 100 m + 1.305 m
HIBM-1 = 101.305 m

Elev.0+010 = HIBM-1 IFS0+010

Elev.0+010 = 101.305 m 1.28 m
Elev.0+010 = 100.025 m

Elev. of TP1 = HIBM-1 FSTP1

Elev. of TP1 = 101.305 m 1.4 m
Elev. of TP1 = 99.905 m

HITP1 = Elev. of the PointTP1 + BSTP1

HITP1 = 99.905 m + 1.35 m
HITP1 = 101.255 m

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C. SKETCH

This picture was

taken when the
instrument man
together with the
recorder took the
measurement of
the elevation of
ground points from
the rod man.

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This photo
was taken when the
tape man measured a
total distance of 500m
using pace factor.

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DISCUSSION
Leveling is the process of determining the elevation of points on, above or below
the surface of the earth. Many different types of surveys can be used depending on the
desired results. Differential and profile leveling are two surveying methods that are very
useful for agricultural and horticultural projects. They are both useful for planning and
layout of projects. For planning purposes they are used to provide the information
needed to develop the maps, charts, and drawings necessary to lay out buildings,
roads, drains, etc. They can also be used for layout. Layout is used to establish the
boundaries, lines, and elevation for the construction of those structures. Differential and
profile leveling rank next to the measurement of distance in importance as a surveying
technique.
Profile leveling is a method of surveying that has been carried out along the
central line of a track of land on which a linear engineering work is to be constructed/
laid. The operations involved in determining the elevation of ground surface at small
spatial interval along a line is called profile leveling. The route along which a profile is
run may be single straight line, as in case of a short sidewalk; a broken line, as in the
case of a transmission line or sewer; or a series of straight lines connected by curves,
as in case of a railroad, highway or canal.
Profile leveling is the operation in which the object is to determine the elevation
of points at known distance apart along a given line, and thus to obtain the accurate
outline of the surface of the ground. It is called the longitudinal leveling or sectioning.
The purpose of profile leveling is to determine the changes in the elevation of the
ground surface along a definite line.
In profile leveling, you find the elevations of points placed at short measured
intervals along a known line, such as the centre-line of a water supply canal or the
lengthwise axis of a valley. You find elevations for cross-sections with a similar kind of
survey.
In carrying out profile leveling, a level is placed at a convenient location (say I1)
not necessarily along the line of observation (Figure 14.1). The instrument is to be
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positioned in such a way that first back sight can be taken clearly on a B.M. Then,
observations are taken at regular intervals (say at 1, 2, 3, 4) along the central line and
foresight to a properly selected turning point (say TP1). The instrument is then repositioned to some other convenient location (say I2). After proper adjustment of the
instrument, observations are started from TP1 and then at regular intervals (say at 5, 6
etc) terminating at another turning point, say TP2. Staff readings are also taken at
salient points where marked changes in slope occur, such as that at X. The distances
as well as direction of lines are also measured.

Profile leveling

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CONCLUSION
On this field work, we tried to determine the elevation of ground points on the
center of the roadway at equal intervals, and also we tried plotting the profile along the
center line of the road using precise level and leveling rod. Based on the data gathered,
the elevation of ground points measurement taken were not far from assumed elevation
of BM-1 from sea level horizontal which was 100m. The elevation of ground points were
then graphed or plotted to a millimeter graph for illustrative purposes.
According from the lecture being discussed, if a roadway is totally elevated
evenly, the elevation measurements should all be equal from each other. The common
sources of error on this field work are the inaccurate reading of measurements, human
errors and instrumental errors. Human errors include the reading of measurements of
the leveling rod even if it was not completely perpendicular from the ground and
measuring the distance inaccurately by using our own pace factor to measure. While
instrumental errors include if the instrument/s used for getting the data in the field work,
which is precise level for this field work, is/are defective.
It is recommended to have patience in doing the field work because this field
work has so much part and a lot to be done. Also check first if the precise level is
completely perpendicular to the ground before recording the measurement to lessen the
error that might be acquired. Using a plumb bob is also recommended to see if the
leveling rod is perpendicular to the ground. Team work is also required for this
experiment because everyone has their assigned task to do to finish the field work on
time. Follow the instructions on the manual carefully to avoid errors.

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QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS:

1. Enumerate the different use of the profile roadway.

Uses of profile leveling are; first for the targeted roads to acquire non sloping
roads and as much as possible to the horizon. Second, you can use profile leveling also
in bridges for balancing and centering and lastly you can use it in railroads to obtain a
balanced surface.

2. How can you show the data gathered from a profile survey is correct and
accurate?

Show it in tabulated or graphed manner because you will see the elevation
properly. And give some points that this area has a higher elevation. And also when
measuring the ground use break the tape method and be sure that the poles are in
horizontal position. Always use the plumb bobs and level the bubble in the precise level.

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