FIELD WORK NO.

12
TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY BY SQUARES OR
GRID METHOD
COURSE AND SECTION: CE120-0F / A1

SUBMITTED BY:
SN. 27

NAME: RIVERA, RAYMARK U.

STUDENT NO. : 2012100462

GROUP NO. 7
DATE OF FIELD WORK: SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
DATE OF SUBMISSION: SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

SUBMITTED TO:
PROFESSOR: ENGR. BIENVENIDO A. CERVANTES

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GRADE

FINAL DATA SHEET

FIELD WORK NO. 12 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY BY SQUARES OR GRID METHOD
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

GROUP NO. 7

TIME: 8:30 AM - 12:00 NN

LOCATION: KATIPUNAN SHRINE

WEATHER: SUNNY

PROFESSOR: ENGR. B.A. CERVANTES

A. TABLE
STATION
OCCUPIED

STATION
OBSERVED
BM1
A5

HI

1.375m

301.375m

IFS

FS

ELEVATION

1.4m

300m
299.975m

A10

1.38m

299.995m

A15

0.8375m

300.5375m

A20
B25
B30
B35

BS

B40
B45
B50

B. COMPUTATIONS
BM1:

A5:

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0.795m
0.625m

300.625m
1.385m
1.40m
1.96m
1.895m
1.86m

300.585m
300m
299.24m
299.225m
298.665
298.73m
298.765m

C. SKETCH

Getting the backsight from BM1

Recording the first reading

Getting the Intermediate Foresight of the next ground point

Checking the reading of the theodolite

Holding straight the levelling rod for precise reading

Getting the intermediate foresight for the next turning point

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DISCUSSION

In this field work (Field Work No. 12 Topographic Survey by Squares or Grid Method),
we are to learn how to perform topographic survey of a certain land or lot and how to plot its
different contour lines.

In this field work, our professor divides the lot of Katipunan Shrine into ten and assigns
one point of origin for each group. Each point has a distance of 5 meters away with each other.
Each group must get the elevation from this given origin point until the next points and then
until we reach the 10th point of the lot. Each point must be 5 meters away also just like the
origin points. Once the ten points are already assigned, determine the elevations and locations
of some important features as may deem necessary in the preparation of the topographic map.
After that, set up the instrument at a corner point of the field of known elevation and position.
You must get the backsight the benchmark to determine the height of the instrument. Make
sure that the instrument was able to see and get the reading of each point and remove any
obstruction within the line of sight of the instrument. Assign control numbers or letters for each
point of elevation at constant interval and note the different features on the field. Take the
foresight of the grid intersections to determine their elevations and record them in the data
sheet allotted for this field work. Interpolations of the elevation between grid intersections may
be done to map the contour lines. In plotting contours by the grid method, a widely spaced grid
can be used for gently sloping areas, but it must be made more dense for areas where the relief
is rolling or rugged.

There are some errors that our group might have encountered in this field. These errors
may cause our results to be inaccurate and slightly incorrect. One of these possible errors that
or group might have encountered is the incorrect measurement for each ground point or point
of elevation. These may cause our result to be incorrect since each point must have an equal
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interval or spacing so that we are able to graph properly our topographic map. We can solve
this error by measuring our each point using the breaking the tape method since this method is
more convenient for accuracy and measuring the distance between each point. Another error
that we might have encounter is the improper set up or the unbalanced bubble of the
theodolite. It is important to balance and set up properly our theodolite since this instrument is
the one that will get reading for each elevation. We can solve this problem by just setting up
properly and theodolite and dont forget to check if the bubble is already on the canter of the
mark because if not, this might give us an incorrect reading.

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CONCLUSION

In this field work which is the Topographic Survey by Squares or Grid Method, we are
able to learn how to perform topographic survey of a hilly terrain or a certain lot or land.
Topographic Survey, by definition, is a way of determining the relative locations of points
(places) on the earth's surface by measuring horizontal distances, differences in elevation
and directions. Topographic Survey is very useful for producing topographic maps,
constructing topographic profiles and establishing horizontal and vertical control for
accurately defining locations.

In this field work also, we are able to acquire the knowledge of plotting the different
contour lines. Contour lines are the lines joining points of equal elevation on a surface. This
is usually seen within topographic maps. This knowledge will help us know more our field
especially in Civil Engineering since we are able to know the point with equal elevations
using the contour lines. In this field work also, we are able to develop our skills in identifying
different element in a contour map.

In this field work also, we are able to develop our ability to lead or follow the designated
or desired task of ones party or group and to be fully responsible in the performance of the
assigned tasks. We are also able to know more our group mates and able to strengthen our
friendship and teamwork so that for the next more field works, we are able to finish the given
task easily and quickly.

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