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Close Traverse Adjustment Group Activity

This document provides instructions for a group activity on close traverse adjustment. Students will perform a close traverse adjustment by creating a spreadsheet program to compute adjusted bearing, distance, latitude, and departure values. The program will also calculate the linear error of closure, bearing of side error, and relative precision. Students must submit a shared Google Drive link containing at least two worksheets - one applying the compass rule and one applying the transit rule. They will also describe the learning outcomes and lifelong learnings acquired from the activity. Documentation of group meetings is required. The activity will be graded based on defined criteria such as learning outcomes, accuracy, timeliness and documentation.

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Close Traverse Adjustment Group Activity

This document provides instructions for a group activity on close traverse adjustment. Students will perform a close traverse adjustment by creating a spreadsheet program to compute adjusted bearing, distance, latitude, and departure values. The program will also calculate the linear error of closure, bearing of side error, and relative precision. Students must submit a shared Google Drive link containing at least two worksheets - one applying the compass rule and one applying the transit rule. They will also describe the learning outcomes and lifelong learnings acquired from the activity. Documentation of group meetings is required. The activity will be graded based on defined criteria such as learning outcomes, accuracy, timeliness and documentation.

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GEng 111-General Surveying 1

Group Activity #5
Close Traverse Adjustment

Group No. ______


Group Members:

Name1 Contribution (%)2

Total 100%
1
Write all the members of the group
2
Indicate zero (0) for members not joining or contributing the activity.

Objectives:
1. Perform close traverse adjustment
2. Make a program in spreadsheets for computations and adjustment of close traverse by
applying the concept of close traverse adjustment.
Learning Outcomes on Student’s Perception:
(Formulate the learning outcomes that you will acquire from this activity. Learning outcome
should start with SMART verbs)
1. .
2. .
Instructions:
1. Refer to the instructions shown in each item of “Requirements”
2. Submit .pdf file format
Requirements:
1. Make a program in spreadsheets for computations and adjustment of close traverse.
2. This program or file will allow the user to input the bearing and distance of traverse
lines and will provide adjusted values of latitude, departure, bearing, and distance of
traverse line accordingly. Or somewhat like the figure below but with additional
columns for adjusted bearing and distance. This program will also display the linear
error of closure, bearing of side error, and relative precision of the traverse.

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3. Units of bearings must be in Sexagesimal system and must be in DD-MM format (i.e.,
up to nearest arc minute only such as, 23o43’).
4. Units of distance are in metric system.
5. Number of decimal places for linear values (distance, latitude, departure, and
corrections) must be up to two only. Hint: round off values instead of hiding it.
6. Try the following traverse data to check if your program works properly:

7. Use compass rule and transit rule in adjustment.


8. Save the Worksheet in your Google Drive and share to me the link of the drive.
9. Give only one link of the Workbook with at least two worksheets in it (i.e., one for
compass rule and other for transit rule).

Link: (insert here)

Lifelong Learnings:
(Write in one paragraph with 5-7 sentences the information, knowledge, or skills you learned
from this activity that are new and may have lifelong contribution to your personal life and future
endeavors.)

Documentation of your Meeting:


(Insert picture/s of your meeting/s)

Criteria for Grading the Activity:


Learning Outcomes : 15%
Lifelong Learnings : 15%
Accuracy and Completeness : 20%
Applicability/flexibility (user-friendly) : 20%
Timeliness (on-time submission) : 10%
Documentation of Meetings : 10%
Total : 100%

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Common questions

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Error of closure in close traverse adjustment measures the discrepancy between the starting and ending points of a traverse. The activity aims to adjust this error to improve accuracy, allowing the traverse to form a perfect closed figure. The linear error of closure and the relative precision are indicators calculated to assess and minimize this error through adjustments.

Both the compass and transit rules are methods used for adjusting the traverse to correct any errors. The compass rule corrects both the latitude and departure proportionally to their length, while the transit rule considers the bearing and distance measurement accuracy. This helps ensure that the traverse data accurately represents the terrain mapped and that calculated distances and bearings are precise.

Decimal places and rounding are crucial to ensure accuracy and precision without overestimating measurement precision in surveying data. Rounding provides consistency in the data being analyzed, which is essential for producing reliable adjustments to the traverse. Particularly in metric measurements, decimal places offer a clear and manageable level of precision.

The group activity emphasizes lifelong learning by encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, fostering skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. By requiring reflections on lifelong learnings from the activity, students are motivated to consider how the principles and techniques learned will apply in their professional and personal lives, promoting a continuous learning mindset.

SMART verbs contribute to learning outcomes by ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This structure helps in creating precise and clear objectives that align with the educational goals of the surveying activity, making the assessment of outcomes straightforward and ensuring clarity in the expected competencies and skills to be gained from the exercise.

Using the metric system standardizes distance measurements, ensuring consistency and accuracy in calculations necessary for surveying, which is essential for communication and comparison across different projects. The sexagesimal system is used for bearings because it aligns with traditional angular measurements in navigation and surveying, providing a common framework to express directions, thus reducing confusion. This integration helps maintain coherence and precision in the representation of angular data.

Documentation is crucial in collaborative learning as it helps track progress, clarify roles and contributions of different group members, and ensures accountability. It facilitates communication within the group and provides a reference for resolving disagreements, thereby enhancing the quality of learning and outcome of the activity.

User-friendliness in the surveying spreadsheet program is evaluated by its ease of use, how intuitively users can input data and understand outcomes, and how the interface supports these tasks without confusion. Applicability and flexibility are considered, examining how well the program adapts to different scenarios and its effectiveness in providing accurate results swiftly.

The spreadsheet program for close traverse adjustment must allow for the input of bearing and distance of the traverse lines and provide adjusted values for latitude, departure, bearing, and distance. It should also display the linear error of closure, bearing of side error, and relative precision of the traverse. Bearings must be in the Sexagesimal system using the DD-MM format, and distances must be in metric units, rounded to two decimal places. Two worksheets should be included: one implementing the compass rule and another using the transit rule.

The grading criteria aim to ensure comprehensive learning through a balanced evaluation of learning outcomes, lifelong learning reflections, accuracy and completeness of the activity, applicability, timeliness, and documentation quality. This approach encourages a holistic development of skills and knowledge, assessing not just the technical execution but also the ability to reflect and document the learning process.

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