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DISTANCE

MEASUREMENT
CESURV30
INTRODUCTION

» Distance measurement is regarded as the most


fundamental of all surveying observations.
» Distances are not necessarily linear, especially
if they occur in the spherical earth
» For relatively small distances, we can consider
straight line as one existing in the Euclidean
(geometric) space.

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METHODS OF
MEASURING
DISTANCES

1. Pacing
2. Odometer Readings
3. Optical Rangefinders
4. Tacheometry (Stadia)
5. Subtense Bars
6. Taping
7. Electronic Distance Measurement
8. Satellite Systems

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PACING

» Pacing is a practical measure of distance.


» Pacing consists of counting the number of steps, or paces, in a
required distance.
» No equipment is needed for pacing.
» Pacing offers relatively low accuracy.

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PACING

Pace Pace Factor

» Length of a step in » Ratio of the measured


walking distance to the number of
paces made by an individual
» May be measured from to cover the measured
heel to heel or toe to toe distance.

𝑀𝐸𝐴𝑆𝑈𝑅𝐸𝐷 𝐷𝐼𝑆𝑇𝐴𝑁𝐶𝐸
𝑃𝐹 =
𝑁𝑈𝑀𝐵𝐸𝑅 𝑂𝐹 𝑃𝐴𝐶𝐸𝑆
ODOMETER READINGS

» Converts the number of revolution of a wheel of known circumference


to a distance

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OPTICAL RANGEFINDERS

» Operated by looking through the lens, adjusting the focus until a


distant object viewed is focused, whereupon the distance to that
object is obtained

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TACHEOMETRY (STADIA)

» Sometimes called Tachymetry which


means swift measurements
» This is a surveying method used to
quickly determine the horizontal
distance to, and elevation of, a point.
» Stadia observations are obtained by
sighting through a telescope with two or
more horizontal cross wires at a known
spacing.
» Stadia was introduced in 1771 by James
Watt.

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TACHEOMETRY (STADIA)

» Its precision depends upon the


following factors:
o Refinement of the instruments
o Skill of the observer
o Length of the measurement
o Effect of refraction

» This method employs the use of


the following instruments:
o Stadia rod / Leveling rod
o Telescope / Theodolite

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TACHEOMETRY (STADIA)

» Distance formula: » Additional Notes:


o K = 100 if not given
o S = upper reading – lower reading
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝑐 o C = 0.3 for externally focusing
instrument
where: K = stadia interval factor o C = 0 for internally focusing
s = stadia interval instrument
c = stadia constant o Assume internal focusing if not given

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TACHEOMETRY (STADIA)

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SUBTENSE BARS

» This indirect distance measuring procedure involves using a theodolite


to read the horizontal angle subtended by two targets precisely spaces
at a fixed distance.
» The length between the two targets is commonly 2 meters.
» By using trigonometry, the following formula can be derived:

1m
θ/2
θ/2
1m

HD

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SUBTENSE BARS

» This indirect distance measuring procedure involves using a theodolite


to read the horizontal angle subtended by two targets precisely spaces
at a fixed distance.
» The length between the two targets is commonly 2 meters.
» By using trigonometry, the following formula can be derived:

1
𝐻𝐷 =
𝜃
tan
2

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TAPING (OR CHAINING)

» Taping or chaining is a method of measurement utilizing a steel tape


or synthetic tape.
» It is fairly quick, easy and cheap, and hence is the most common form
of distance measurement.
» Taping accessories:
o Range poles
o Chaining pins
o Plumb bob

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TAPING (OR CHAINING)

Level or even ground Sloping or uneven ground

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TAPING (OR CHAINING)

» Breaking Tape
o On steeper slopes where the length of the tape cannot be held
horizontally , shorter distances are measured and accumulated to
total of a fill tape length.

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


2. If the corrected length of the line is 621.6m, determine the relative precision.

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144
𝑥1 = 4

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 18


SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144
𝑥1 = 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 19


SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144
𝑥1 = 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
100 𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144
𝑥1 = 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
100 𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
𝑃𝐹 = 0.6944444 𝑚/𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144 894.5+892+891.5+895
𝑥1 = 𝑥2 =
4 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
100 𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
𝑃𝐹 = 0.6944444 𝑚/𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144 894.5+892+891.5+895
𝑥1 = 𝑥2 =
4 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑥2 = 893.25 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
100 𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
𝑃𝐹 = 0.6944444 𝑚/𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144 894.5+892+891.5+895
𝑥1 = 𝑥2 =
4 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑥2 = 893.25 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
100 𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝐿 = 𝑃𝐹 𝑥2
𝑃𝐹 = 0.6944444 𝑚/𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144 894.5+892+891.5+895
𝑥1 = 𝑥2 =
4 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑥2 = 893.25 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
100 𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝐿 = 𝑃𝐹 𝑥2
𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 0.6944444 𝑚/𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝐿 = 0.6944444 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 893.25𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

1. Determine the length of the line.


Solution:
143+146.5+142.5+144 894.5+892+891.5+895
𝑥1 = 𝑥2 =
4 4
𝑥1 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑥2 = 893.25 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
100 𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 144 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝐿 = 𝑃𝐹 𝑥2
𝑚
𝑃𝐹 = 0.6944444 𝑚/𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝐿 = 0.6944444 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 893.25𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠
𝐿 = 620.3125 𝑚

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

2. If the corrected length of the line is 621.6m, determine the relative precision.
Solution:

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 27


SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

2. If the corrected length of the line is 621.6m, determine the relative precision.
Solution:
𝑇𝐿−𝑀𝐿
𝑅𝑃 = 𝑇𝐿

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

2. If the corrected length of the line is 621.6m, determine the relative precision.
Solution:
𝑇𝐿−𝑀𝐿
𝑅𝑃 = 𝑇𝐿
621.6−620.3125
𝑅𝑃 = 621.6

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

2. If the corrected length of the line is 621.6m, determine the relative precision.
Solution:
𝑇𝐿−𝑀𝐿
𝑅𝑃 = 𝑇𝐿
621.6−620.3125
𝑅𝑃 = 621.6
1
𝑅𝑃 = 482.796

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 30


SAMPLE PROBLEM 1 (PACING)

» CE Board November 1998

» A line 100m long was paced four times by a surveying with the following data: 143, 146.5, 142.5,
and 144. Another line was paced four times by the same surveyor with the following data: 894.5,
892, 891.5, and 895.

2. If the corrected length of the line is 621.6m, determine the relative precision.
Solution:
𝑇𝐿−𝑀𝐿
𝑅𝑃 = 𝑇𝐿
621.6−620.3125
𝑅𝑃 = 621.6
1
𝑅𝑃 = 482.796
1
𝑅𝑃 = 480

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 2 (TACHEOMETRY)

» A stadia rod, held at a distance point B, is sighted by an instrument set-up at A. The upper and
lower stadia hair readings were observed as 1.506m and 0.742m, respectively. If the stadia
interval factor (K) is 100, and the instrument is external focusing, determine the length of the line
AB

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 2 (TACHEOMETRY)

» A stadia rod, held at a distance point B, is sighted by an instrument set-up at A. The upper and
lower stadia hair readings were observed as 1.506m and 0.742m, respectively. If the stadia
interval factor (K) is 100, and the instrument is external focusing, determine the length of the line
AB
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 2 (TACHEOMETRY)

» A stadia rod, held at a distance point B, is sighted by an instrument set-up at A. The upper and
lower stadia hair readings were observed as 1.506m and 0.742m, respectively. If the stadia
interval factor (K) is 100, and the instrument is external focusing, determine the length of the line
AB
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 1.506 − 0.743 cos 0 + 0.3

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 2 (TACHEOMETRY)

» A stadia rod, held at a distance point B, is sighted by an instrument set-up at A. The upper and
lower stadia hair readings were observed as 1.506m and 0.742m, respectively. If the stadia
interval factor (K) is 100, and the instrument is external focusing, determine the length of the line
AB
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 1.506 − 0.743 cos 0 + 0.3
𝐷 = 76.6𝑚

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 35


SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 36


SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶

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SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 3.6 cos 3𝑜 30′ + 0.3

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 38


SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 3.6 cos 3𝑜 30′ + 0.3
𝐷 = 359.6285 𝑚

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 39


SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 3.6 cos 3𝑜 30′ + 0.3
𝐷 = 359.6285 𝑚

𝐻𝐷 = 𝐷 cos 𝜃

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 40


SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 3.6 cos 3𝑜 30′ + 0.3
𝐷 = 359.6285 𝑚

𝐻𝐷 = 𝐷 cos 𝜃
𝐻𝐷 = 359.6285 cos 3𝑜 30′

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 41


SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 3.6 cos 3𝑜 30′ + 0.3
𝐷 = 359.6285 𝑚

𝐻𝐷 = 𝐷 cos 𝜃
𝐻𝐷 = 359.6285 cos 3𝑜 30′
𝐻𝐷 = 358.9577 𝑚

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 42


SAMPLE PROBLEM 3 (TACHEOMETRY)

» CE Board November 1998


» A stadia intercept of 3.60m was measured on a stadia rod by a transit with stadia constant and
stadia interval factor of 0.3m and 100, respectively. If the line of sight was inclined at an angle of
3𝑜 30′ with the horizontal, determine the horizontal distance from the transit to the rod.
» Solution:
𝐷 = 𝐾𝑠 cos 𝜃 + 𝐶
𝐷 = 100 3.6 cos 3𝑜 30′ + 0.3
𝐷 = 359.6285 𝑚

𝐻𝐷 = 𝐷 cos 𝜃
𝐻𝐷 = 359.6285 cos 3𝑜 30′
𝐻𝐷 = 358.9577 𝑚

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 43


SAMPLE PROBLEM 4 (SUBTENSE BARS)

» The following subtended angles were read on a 2m long subtense bar using a theodolite:
0𝑜 24′ 17“ 0𝑜 53′ 26“ 0𝑜 18′ 25“ 0𝑜 10; 49“
Compute the horizontal distance from the theodolite to each position of the bar

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 44


SAMPLE PROBLEM 4 (SUBTENSE BARS)

» The following subtended angles were read on a 2m long subtense bar using a theodolite:
0𝑜 24′ 17“ 0𝑜 53′ 26“ 0𝑜 18′ 25“ 0𝑜 10; 49“
Compute the horizontal distance from the theodolite to each position of the bar
Solution:
1
𝐻𝐷 = 𝜃
tan2

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 45


SAMPLE PROBLEM 4 (SUBTENSE BARS)

» The following subtended angles were read on a 2m long subtense bar using a theodolite:
0𝑜 24′ 17“ 0𝑜 53′ 26“ 0𝑜 18′ 25“ 0𝑜 10; 49“
Compute the horizontal distance from the theodolite to each position of the bar
Solution:
1
𝐻𝐷 = 𝜃
tan2
1 1
𝐻𝐷1 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 24′ 17“
tan2 tan
2

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 46


SAMPLE PROBLEM 4 (SUBTENSE BARS)

» The following subtended angles were read on a 2m long subtense bar using a theodolite:
0𝑜 24′ 17“ 0𝑜 53′ 26“ 0𝑜 18′ 25“ 0𝑜 10; 49“
Compute the horizontal distance from the theodolite to each position of the bar
Solution:
1
𝐻𝐷 = 𝜃
tan2
1 1
𝐻𝐷1 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 24′ 17“
= 283.1351 𝑚
tan2 tan
2

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 47


SAMPLE PROBLEM 4 (SUBTENSE BARS)

» The following subtended angles were read on a 2m long subtense bar using a theodolite:
0𝑜 24′ 17“ 0𝑜 53′ 26“ 0𝑜 18′ 25“ 0𝑜 10; 49“
Compute the horizontal distance from the theodolite to each position of the bar
Solution:
1
𝐻𝐷 = 𝜃
tan2
1 1
𝐻𝐷1 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 24′ 17“
= 283.1351 𝑚
tan2 tan
2
1 1
𝐻𝐷2 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 53′ 26“
= 128.6716 𝑚
tan2 tan
2

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 48


SAMPLE PROBLEM 4 (SUBTENSE BARS)

» The following subtended angles were read on a 2m long subtense bar using a theodolite:
0𝑜 24′ 17“ 0𝑜 53′ 26“ 0𝑜 18′ 25“ 0𝑜 10; 49“
Compute the horizontal distance from the theodolite to each position of the bar
Solution:
1
𝐻𝐷 = 𝜃
tan2
1 1
𝐻𝐷1 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 24′ 17“
= 283.1351 𝑚
tan2 tan
2
1 1
𝐻𝐷2 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 53′ 26“
= 128.6716 𝑚
tan2 tan
2
1 1
𝐻𝐷3 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 18′ 25“
= 373.3291 𝑚
tan2 tan
2

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 49


SAMPLE PROBLEM 4 (SUBTENSE BARS)

» The following subtended angles were read on a 2m long subtense bar using a theodolite:
0𝑜 24′ 17“ 0𝑜 53′ 26“ 0𝑜 18′ 25“ 0𝑜 10; 49“
Compute the horizontal distance from the theodolite to each position of the bar
Solution:
1
𝐻𝐷 = 𝜃
tan2
1 1
𝐻𝐷1 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 24′ 17“
= 283.1351 𝑚
tan2 tan
2
1 1
𝐻𝐷2 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 53′ 26“
= 128.6716 𝑚
tan2 tan
2
1 1
𝐻𝐷3 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 18′ 25“
= 373.3291 𝑚
tan2 tan
2
1 1
𝐻𝐷4 = 𝜃 = 0𝑜 18′ 25“
= 635.6383 𝑚
tan2 tan 2

2023 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 50

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