SURVEYING I and II

CORRECTIONS

A rectangular building 250.00m by 130.00m is to be laid out with a 30 m long steel tape. If during standardization the tape is
found to be 30.03m, the correct length and width to be laid out should be

a. 249.75m by 129.87m d. 250.00m by 130.00m

b. 250.25m by 130.13m e. 249.97m by 129.97m
c. 249.87m by 129.75m

A rectangular lot was being measured using a 30m metallic tape which was 6mm long. The recorded dimensions where
70.50m long by 37.10m wide. What is the error introduced due to the erroneous length of tape?

A building 38m by 45m is to be laid out with a 50m long metallic tape. If during standardization the tape is found to be only
49.950m, determine the following:
a) Dimensions to be laid out, using this tape, in order that the building shall have the desired
dimensions
b) Using the same tape what should be the diagonals read

A 50m steel tape was standardized and supported throughout its whole length & found to be 0.00205m longer at an
observed temperature of 31.8OC and a pull of 10 kilograms. This tape was used to measure a line which was found
662.702m at an average temperature of 24.6 OC using the same pull. Use K=0.0000116m/ OC. Compute the correct length of
line.

A line is recorded as 472.9m long. It is measured with a 0.65kg tape which is 30.005m long at 20 0C under a 50N pull
supported at both ends. During measurement, the temperature is 5 0C and the tape is suspended under 75N pull. The line is
measured on 3% grade. E = 200GPa, cross sectional area of tape is 3mm 2 and the coefficient of linear expansion is
0.0000116m/0C.
a) Compute the actual length of tape during measurement.
b) Compute the total error to be corrected for the inclined distance.
c) What is the true horizontal distance?

A surveyor counted 50, 52, 53, 51, 53 and 51 paces in walking along a 45m course laid out on a concrete pavement.
Determine his pace factor. Ans: 0.871

A surveyor took 768, 771, 772, 770, 769, and 770 paces in walking an unknown distance xy. If his pace factor is 0.789
determine the length xy.

A line measured with a 30m steel tape was recorded as 325.70m. If the tape is found to be 30.05m long during standardization.
Compute the correct length of line. Ans. 326.24

STADIA

In order to determine the stadia interval factor of a transit on the field, the transit was set up at a certain point on the
ground. Observations were made on the rod placed at a distance of 100m from the instrument and the rod readings were 3.125 and
2.123 for upper and lower stadia hairs respectively. If instrument interval used has an interior focusing telescope, what would be the
stadia interval factor of the instrument? Ans: 99.80

The transit with f/I = 100 and f + c = 1.0 was set up at point P with elevation 91m. Point A is observed with stadia intercept
of 1.26m. The recorded vertical angle is -4⁰ on 1.65m. What is the elevation of point A? The height of instrument is 1.5m.

Two leveling rods placed at a distance 50m and 100m respectively from the instrument gives an intercept of 0.488m and
0.980. Determine the stadia interval factor. Ans. 101.63

SIMPLE CURVE

A simple curve has a central angle of 400. The stationing at the point of curvature is equal to 10+060. The offset distance
from the PT to the tangent line passing through the PC is 80m long.
a. Compute the degree of the curve.
b. The deflection angle from the tangent at the PC to point B on the curve is equal to 8 0, what would be the stationing
of point B?

A simple curve connects two tangents AB & BC with bearings N850 30’E and S680 30’E respectively. Point D along line AB
has a coordinate of 20100N & 20100E while point E along line BC has coordinates of 20086.55N & 20184.27E.
a. Find the distance of line BD.
 b. If point D is a sta 1 + 052.87, determine the stationing of PT.

A circular road having a curve of 80 curvature is to be 6m wide on the tangents and 6.75m wide along the main part of the
curve. The PC is at staion 5 + 100 and widening is to be completed at sta 5 + 115.
a. Compute the stationing of the PC of the approach curve at the inner edge.
b. Compute the radius of the approach curve at the inner edge.
c. Compute the degree of curve of the approach curve at the inner edge.

The tangent distance of a 30 simple curve is ½ of its radius. Compute (a) the angle of intersection of the curve (b) Length of
curve.

A simple curve is to be laid out by deflection angle method. The PC of the 3 o curve is located at station 1 + 120. Stations 1 +
140, 1 + 160, and 1 + 180 can be located with the transit set up at the PC. Due to obstruction beyond 1 + 180, the transit
must be transferred to station 1 + 180 in order to layout the other stations of the curve. With the telescope in inverted
position a back sight is taken on the PC with reading 00 o00’ and then the telescope is plunged back to normal position.
What deflection angle should be turned to locate the position of the PT which is at station 1 + 260? Assume the line of sight
to be in perfect adjustment. Determine also the tangent distance of the simple curve. Ans: 10 o30’ , 70.8m

The length of curve of a simple curve from PC to PT is 13.5m longer than the length of long chord. Compute the length of
curve if the central angle is 60o. Lc=300m

The deflection angle of two intermediate points A & B of a highway curve are 4 o 15’ and 9o 15’ respectively. The chord
distance between points A & B is 20m, while the long chord is 120m, and the stationing of P.I. is 80 + 060. Find the
stationing of P.T.

VERTICAL CUVES

A parabolic sag curve has a length of 260m. The vertical distance from the point of intersection of the grade lines to the
curve is 2.34m. If the grade of the back tangent is 4.2%, determine the grade of the forward tangent. Ans: +3%

The slope of the back tangent of a parabolic curve is +4.2%, while the slope of the forward tangent is -3.6%. The length of
curve is 120m long with elevation of the PC equal to 82.77. Determine the elevation of the curve directly below the PI. Ans:
84.12

The vertical offset to the curve from the point of intersection of grades is 3.2m. If the length of the vertical summit
parabolic curve is 160m, what is the vertical offset from the back tangent to a point on the curve at a distance of 60m from the PC?
Ans: 1.8

An unsymmetrical parabolic summit curve has the following data: H=1.25m, g₁=+4%, g₂=-6%. If the length of the left side of
the curve is 80m, determine the total length of curve. Ans:116.36

A symmetrical parabolic curve has an ascending grade of 3.2% and a descending grade of 2.8%. If the PC is at elevation
68.72m, what is the elevation at the PI, length of curve is 50m. ans69.02

The distance of the highest point of a vertical curve is 70.59m from the PC. If the length of curve is 120m and the slope of
the forward tangent is -1.4%, determine the slope of the back tangent. Ans: 2%

The location of the highest point of the parabolic sag curve is 60m from PT. The length of curve is 180m and the grade of
the first tangent is 6%. Determine the grade of the second tangent. Ans 3%

The highest point of the parabolic curve is located at 60m from the PT. The grades of the tangents are respectively +6% and
-3%. Find the length of curve. ans. 180

A 200m symmetrical parabolic curve has grades of -4% and +6%. Stationing PI is at 5+600 and elevation is 110.25m. Find
elevation at the top culvert place at the lowest point if the backfill depth is 0.6m. ans. 112.05

The vertical distance from the vertex to the parabolic curve is 3m. The first grade is ascending at the rate of 8% and the
second grade is descending at the rate of 3%. What is the length of the parabolic curve? Ans. 200

The vertical offset at the PI is 1.45m. The summit curve has a length of 160m with its PC at station 2+135.00. At what station
will offset of 0.82m from tangent through the PC occur? Ans. 2+195.16

SIGHT DISTANCE
A symmetrical parabolic curve has tangent grades of +2.8% and -1.6%. An object 105 mm high at the opposite side was sighted by a
motorist when his eyesight 1.5 m above the roadway. What is the length of curve if the object is 130 m from the motorist?
Ans:155

The clearance to an obstruction of a simple curve having a radius of 420m is 6.5m. Determine the sight distance of the horizontal
curve. Ans 147.78

What is the minimum equal height of the object and the observer for a sight distance of 100m. Length of curve is 140m, g₁=+4%, g₂=-
6%? Ans: 89cm

A vertical parabolic curve has designed to have a passing sight distance of 120m for a sight distance of 120m for a height of object
and the observer of 1m. If the object will have a height of 0.65m, what will be the non passing sight distance? Ans: 108.37

A car moving at a speed of 70 kph is moving up on a parabolic curve having a slope of +4%. Compute the stopping sight distance if
the height of the driver’s eye is 1.2m above the road pavement and the height of the object ahead over the pavement is 0.12m.
Perception reaction time is ¾ sec. and the coefficient of friction between the road and the tires is 0.16. ans:110.94m

The length of curve of a parabolic summit is 131.82m with a sight distance of 83.29m. If the height of eyes above the pavement is
1.37m and that of the object over the pavement ahead is 0.10m, compute the slope of the back tangent if the forward tangent has a
slope of -3%. Ans: +5%

A car is moving down a sag curve having slopes of -3% and +2%. The head lamp is 0.8m above the road surface. If the safe stopping
sight distance is 400m for the length of curve 300m, determine the angle that the beam of the cars head lamp will make above the
longitudinal axis of the car. Ans 0.96⁰

A vertical summit curve has tangent grades of +3% and -2%. If the length of curve is 160m and the height of driver’s eye above the
pavement is 1.5m, determine the height of the object ahead of pavement for a sight distance of 140m. ans:0.27m

A vertical parabolic curve has tangent grades of +2.8% and -1.6%. The driver’s eye 1.5m above the road sighted the visible object
100mm high. Determine the required length of curve for a sight distance of 120m. ans. 133.4

A vertical summit curve has tangent grades of +2.8% and -1.6%. The height of observer’s eye is 1.5m above the roadway and that of
the object ahead is 0.10m high on the right side of the summit curve. What would be the length of curve if the sight distance is 130m
long? Ans.156.57

Find the safe stopping sight distance for a car moving at 60kph when perception time is 3/4sec, assuming coefficient of friction
between road pavement and tires to be 0.15. ans.106.89

The clearance to an obstruction of a horizontal curve is 40m and the desirable sight distance when rounding a horizontal curve if the
length of the curve is 550m. 1177.19

COMPOUND CURVES
The long chord from the PC to the PT of a compound curve is 300m long and the angles it makes with the longer and
shorter tangents are 12º and 15º respectively. If the common tangents is parallel to the long chord. (a) Find the radius of
the 1st and 2nd curve. (b) If stationing of PC is 10 + 204.30, find the stationing of PT.

A compound curve has the following data;

I1 = 280 D1 = 30 I2 = 310 D2 = 40 Sta PI 30 + 120.5
Find the stationing of PCC.

The common tangent AB of a compound curve makes an angle with the tangents of the compound curve of 25030’ and
30000’ respectively. The stationing of A is 10 + 362.42. D1 = 4030’ while D2 = 50. It is required to change this compound
curve with a simple curve that shall end at the same PT while the direction of the tangents remains the same. Find the
radius of the simple curve.

A compound curve is laid out 480m from the PC to the PCC having a radius of 763.94m then from the PCC another curve
was laid out to the PT 250m long with a radius of 208.85m. If the stationing of the point of intersection of the tangents is 10
+ 432.25, determine the length of the long chord from the PC to the PT.

The long chord of a compound curve is 425m and the angles that it makes with tangents of the curve are 20o and 24o
respectively. Find the radius R1 and R2 of the compound curve if the common tangent is parallel to the long chord

The long chord of a compound curve is 425m and the angles that it makes with tangents of the curve are 20o and 24o
respectively. Find the radius R1 and R2 of the compound curve if the common tangent is parallel to the long chord. Ans.:
R1=679.15m , R2=473.78
 The long chord from the PC to the PT of a compound curve is 300m long and the angles it makes with the longer and
shorter tangents are 120 and 150 respectively. If the common tangents is parallel to the long chord. Find the radius of the
first and second curve.

The locating engineer of a railroad curve runs a 6º curve to the PCC, 300m long from the PC of the compound curve, thence
from the PCC a 1º40’ curve was run towards to the PT 600m long. Use arc basis. (a) Determine the length of the long chord
connecting the PC and PT. (2) Find the angle that the long chord makes with the first tangent. (3) Find the angle that the
long chord makes with the second tangent.

EARTHWORKS

From the given cross section of the proposed barangay road. The base width for cut is 9m and for fill is 8m, and side slope for
cut is 1:1 while for fill is 1.5:1

Sta. 1 + 020 Sta. 1 + 040

? +3.0 +1. 5 0 ? −2.0 −1.0 0
? 4.5 0 0 ? 4 0 0
a. Compute the area of section 0 + 020 and 0 + 040
b. Compute the volume of borrow or waste from sta 0 + 020 and 0 + 040 assuming shrinkage factor of 1.2

A highway fill stretches b/n stations 5 + 040 and 5 + 140 with a uniform ground slope. It has a side slope of 2:1 and with of
roadway is 12m

5 + 040 5 + 140

? −4 −5 −6 ? ? −6 −7 −8 ?
? 6 0 6 ? ? 6 0 6 ?

a. Compute the volume b/n the two stations using prismoidal formula.
b. Compute the prismoidal correction.
c. Compute the curvature correction b/n the two stations if the road is on a 5 0 curve which turns to the right of the cross
sections.

A new road is to be constructed and it was agreed that the cost of borrow be Php4.50 per m 3 and the cost of hauling be Php0.20
per meter station. If the limit of economical haul is 500 m., what is the free haul distance?

The cross-section notes of the ground surface at sta 1 + 200 of a road survey, shows that the ground is sloping at a 10% grade
downward to the right. The elev of the ground along the center line of the proposed road at this sta. is 150mand that of the
finished subgrade is 152m. Width of the subgrade is 7mwith the slopes of 1.5:1

a. Compute the distance of the right and left stake from the center of the road.
b. Compute the difference in elev of the right slope stake and the left slope stake.

Given the cross-section notes of an earthwork b/n sta 10 + 100 to 10 + 200. Assume both stations to have the same side slope
and width of the base.

STA 100 + 100

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

6 .45 0 4 .5
+2 .3 +1.5 +1.0

STA 100 + 200

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

6.0 0 6 .9
+2. 03 X +2. 6

a. Compute the side slope of both sections.

b. Compute the value of x at sta 10 + 200 if it has a cross sectional area of 14.64m2.
c. Compute the volume b/n stations using end area method with prismoidal correction.
LEVELING

Two hills A & C have elevations of 600m and 800m respectively. In between A & C is another hill B which has an elev 705m
and is located at 12km from A and 10km from C.

a. Determine the clearance or obstruction of the line of sight at hill B if the observer is at A so that C will be visible from A.
Ans. 701.05

b. If C is not visible from A, what height of tower must be constructed at C so that it could be visible from A with the line of
sight having a clearance of 2m above hill B. Ans. 10.91

c. What height of equal towers at A & C must be constructed in order that A, B, and C will be intervisible.

Considering curvature & refraction correction of the earth surface.

a. The F.S. reading on the rod at point B is 1.86m. The correction for curvature only is 0.048m. If H.I.=238.17m and the
corrected elev of B is 236.35m, what is the correct for refraction only? Ans .008

b. At point B, the FS reading is 2.23m. The corrected elev of B is 144.86m, considering refraction & curvature, if HI=147.063m
and the correction for refraction is .005. What is the correction for curvature? Ans 0.032

c. Considering refraction & curvature, the corrected elev of point C is 311.85m. The FS reading on the rod at C is 2.16m. The
correction for curvature is .046m while for that refraction is 0.004. Determine HI. Ans 313.968

In the two peg test of a dumpy level using alternate method, the following observation were taken.

Instrument set up near M Instrument set up near P

Rod reading on point A 0.296m 1.563m
Rod reading on point B 0.910 2.140
Point M is equidistant from both A & B, while P is 2.50m away from A along the extension of line AB and 79.27m from B.

a. Determine the true diff in elev b/n A & B. Ans 0.614

b. Determine the error in rod reading at B with the instrument still at P. Ans 0.038
c. Determine the correct reading on rod B for a horizontal line of sight with the instrument still at P. Ans 2.178

The following data were taken from PEG method of adjustment with the instrument at P.
Instrument set up at P Instrument set up at Q
Rod reading on point A 3.0 m 2.75m
Rod reading on point B 2.0 1.50
Point P is midway between A and B. Point Q is 20m to the left of A and 120m from B, determine the reading at B for horizontal
sight. Ans. 1.8m.

Considering curvature & refraction correction of the earth surface.

a. The F.S. reading on the rod at point B is 1.86m. The correction for curvature only is 0.048m. If H.I.=238.17m and the
corrected elev of B is 236.35m, what is the correct for refraction only?
b. At point B, the FS reading is 2.23m. The corrected elev of B is 144.86m, considering refraction & curvature, if HI=147.063m
and the correction for refraction is .005. What is the correction for curvature?
c. Considering refraction & curvature, the corrected elev of point C is 311.85m. The FS reading on the rod at C is 2.16m. The
correction for curvature is .046m while for that refraction is 0.004. Determine H.I.

A turning point has an elevation of 65.15m and the foresight taken on that point is 0.30m. If the backsight reading taken at
BM10 is 0.42m, determine the elevation of BM10. Ans 65.03m

A man is standing at the top of the building. The height of the building is 30m from the ground. The mans eye is 1.5m from
his foot. Considering curvature and refraction, how far can he see? Ans 21.68km

Four hills A, B, C, and D are in straight line. The elevations are A = 247m, B = 236m, C = 314m, and D = 396m respectively.
The distances of B, C and D from A are 12km, 45km, and 60km respectively. Considering the effect of curvature and
refraction of the earth.
a) Compute the height of equal towers on A and D to sight over B and C with 3m clearance.
b) Compute the elevation of the line of sight at B with the installation of the equal heights of tower at A and D
c) Compute the height of tower at A with a clearance of 3m at C so that D will be visible from A, if the height of tower
at D is 2m.
 A back sight reading of 2.73m is taken on point A an subsequently FS reading of 1.35m is taken on point B from a level
station established midway between the two points. Compute the difference in elevation between points A and B.
Ans. 1.38m

A back sight reading of 2.73m is taken on point A an subsequently FS reading of 1.35m is taken on point B from a level
station established midway between the two points. If the elevation of A is 386.70m above mean sea level. Compute the
elevation of B. Ans. 388.08m

Compute the combined effect of the earth’s curvature and refraction on a level sight of 1200m. Ans. 0.097

A portion of a differential leveling notes was provided wherein the data on the column for back sight and H.I. were missing.
Determine the H.I. when a back sight was taken at TP 1. ans.; 101.00

STA. B.S. H.I. F.S Elev.

TP1 -- -- 0.8 100.4
TP2 -- -- 2.2 98.8

REVERSE CURVE

A reverse curve connects two converging tangents intersecting at an angle of 30⁰. The distance of this intersection from the
P.I. of the curve is 150m. The deflection angle of the common tangent from the back tangent is 20⁰ R, and the azimuth of
the common tangent is 320o. The degree of the curve of the second simple curve is 6o and the stationing of the point of
intersection of the first curve is 4 + 450. Determine;
a. The radius of the first curve.
b. The stationing of P.R.C.
c. The stationing of P.T.

In a reverse curve, the first radius of the curvature is 200m and the central angle is 10⁰. If the perpendicular distance
between the parallel tangents is 10m, compute the radius of the second curve.

Given the lines and direction as follows: AB = 57.6m due east, BC = 91.5m, N68⁰E, CD = 102.6m, azimuth of 312⁰. A reverse
curve is to connect these three lines thus forming the center line of a new road. Compute the length of the common radius.

A reverse curve connects two parallel tangents 8m apart. If the central angle is 10⁰ determine the common radius

Two tangents intersects at an angle of 46⁰40’ are to be connected by a reverse curved. The tangent distance from the point
of intersection of the tangents to the PT of the reverse curve is 48.6m. The bearing of the back tangent is S43⁰20’W. If the
radius of the curve through the PC is 240m, determine the radius of the other branch of the curve. The distance from the
point of intersection of tangents to the PC is 360.43m

A reverse curve has a radius of the curve passing through the PC is 200m and that of the second curve passing through the
PT is 460m long. If the central angle of curve is 120. Find the perpendicular distance between the two parallel tangents.

SPIRAL CURVE

A spiral having a length of 80m., has a central curve having a radius of 280m. Determine the offset distance from the
tangent to the first quarter point of the spiral. Ans: 0.06m

A curvature was super elevated at a maximum of 1.2 m/m for a road width of 10m. Determine the maximum velocity that a
car could pass the curve having a desire degree of curve 50. Ans:59kph

What is the appropriate radius of the central curve if an 80m spiral easement curve has a distance along the tangent of
59.46 at its third-quarter point? Ans:75m

What is the length of the long tangent of a spiral easement curve if the spiral angle at S.C. is 12 0 and the offset distance at
S.C. is 8.4m? Distance along the tangent up to S.C. is 79.62. ans:40.10

The radius of the interior curve of a spiral easement curve is 190m. If the length of the spiral is 80m and the length of throw
equal to 2.3m, compute the external distance if the angle of intersection of the tangent is 42 0. Ans: 15.98m

A spiral 80m long connects a tangent with a 6030’ circular curve. Compute the spiral angle at the first quarter point.
Ans:0049’
 The tangents of a spiral curve have azimuths of 226 0 and 2210 respectively. The minimum length of spiral is 40m with a
minimum super-elevation of 0.10m/m width of roadway. The maximum velocity to pass over the curve is 70kph. Assume
width of roadway to be 9m. Determine the degree of simple curve and the length of spiral at each end of simple curve. Use

0 .004 K 2
e=
R . Ans:0.765m

Two tangents having azimuths of 2400 and 2820 are connected by an 80m spiral curve with a 60 circular curve. The width of
the roadway is 10m. If the design velocity is 60kph, determine the super-elevation at quarter points.

A spiral curve was laid out in a certain portion of the Manila-Cavite Coastal Road. It has a length of spiral of 80m and an
angle of intersection of the two tangents of 400. If the degree of curve is 60, determine the length of long and short tangent.
Ans: 53.4; 26.84

TRAVERSE

From the given tabulation are the observed data for a traverse. Balance/adjust these quantities by employing the compass
rule. Determine the linear error of closure, bearing of the side of error, relative error of closure (RP), and compute the area
by using DMD method.

Lin
Distance Azimuth from South
e
A-B 185.46m 2100 11’ 32’’

B-C 234.14m 2990 48’ 24’’

C-D 184.62m 300 48’ 28’’

D-A 233.87m 1190 33’ 02’’

A closed traverse proceeds in a counterclockwise direction and the angle to the right at each station were measured and
recorded as follows: A, 1600 19’; B, 490 26’; C, 1150 18; D, 1270 32’; and E, 880 15’. The error of closure is
a. 50 min d. 40 min
b. 10 min e. 30 min
c. 20 min

In a closed traverse the measured length of line AB is 245.08m. If the bearing of the line is S40 0 35’ E, the latitude of the line should be
a. – 186.13m d. – 159.44m
b. + 159.44m e. + 186.13m
c. – 175.64m

The length of a traverse line CD is 316.48m and the azimuth from south of the line is 153 0 54’. The departure of CD is
a. + 284.21m d. – 284.21m
b. + 144.05m e. + 139.23m
c. – 139.23m

In a given closed traverse the sum of the north latitudes exceeds the sum of the south latitudes by 2.49m and the sum of the west
departures exceeds the sum of the east departures by 5.66m. The linear error of closure is
a. 3.30m d. 6.18m
b. 2.85m e. 5.57m
c. 5.08m

In previous question, the bearing of the side of error is

a. N230 44’ 56” E d. N660 15’ 14” W
0
b. S66 15’ 14” E e. S230 44’ 56” E
0
c. N23 44’ 56” W

Given the following data for closed traverse

 LATITUDE DEPARTURE
LINE
+N -S +E -W
AB 18.01 318.76 If the total length of the traverse is 1885.00m, the relative error
BC 551.14 15.23 of closure or precision of the survey is
CD 80.81 409.36 a. 1:275 d. 1/290
DE 190.47 111.82 b. 0.004 e. 1:500
EA 302.58 222.13 c. 1/2900
Sums + 569.15m - 573.86m + 540.89m - 536.41m

Given the following data for a transit tape survey:

LATITUDE DEPARTURE
COURSE LENGTH (m)
+N -S +E -W
AB 197.20 119.09 157.16
BC 372.31 372.28 4.54
CD 165.03 1.16 164.63
DA 242.50 242.16 12.99
Sums 977.04 + 372.28 - 362.41 + 169.17 - 170.15

By applying the compass rule, the corrections, to be applied respectively to the latitude and departure of course AB are
a. 1.60m and 0.45m d. 1.99m and 0.20m
b. 0.45m and 1.60m e. 0.56m and 1.39m
c. 1.76m and 1.50m

Using the given data in Question 11 and employing the transit rule, the adjusted latitude and adjusted departure of course AB,
respectively, are
a. – 120.69m and – 157.36m d. – 117.10m and – 157.36m
b. – 117.49m and – 157.61m e. – 121.08m and –156.96m
c. – 120.69m and – 156.71m

In a closed traverse, the adjusted latitude and adjusted departure of course AB are +266.68m and – 121.54m, respectively.
The length of AB should be equal to
a. 237.97m d. 53.68m
b. 293.07m e. 305.70m
c. 387.04m

(1 point). In previous problem, the adjusted azimuth from south of the course should be
a. 1550 30’ d. 1140 45’
b. 240 30’ e. 2040 16’
c. 3350 30’

Given in the accompanying tabulation are the adjusted latitudes and adjusted departures of a closed traverse. If the X and Y coordinates
of corner A are 205.50 and 725.35 meters, respectively, the X and Y coordinates of corner D are, respectively,
a. 357.11m and 997.16m d. 831.96m and 522.31m
b. 522.31m and 831.96m e. 106.61m and 271.81m
c. 454.76m and 1040.24m

LATITUDE DEPARTURE
LINE
+N -S +E -W
AB 305.70 125.50
BC 101.44 189.39
CD 97.65 43.08
DE 106.61 271.81
Sums + 305.70m - 305.70m + 314.89m - 314.89m

The X and Y coordinates of two corners of a traverse are: A(- 123.45m, + 105.70m) and B(+ 163.08, +230.17m). The length of course AB
should be equal to
a. 130.63m d. 338.20m
b. 256.75m e. 306.14m
c. 312.40m

In previous problem, the bearing of course AB is

a. N660 31’ E d. S230 29’ W
b. S230 29’ E e. S660 31’ W
c. S170 40’ E

Given the following tabulated data for a closed traverse in which the length and bearing of course CD are unknown.
 LATITUDE DEPARTURE
COURSE LENGTH (m) BEARING
+N -S +E -W
AB 225.75 N040 30’ E 254.96 20.07
BC 401.06 N420 15’ E 303.53 275.71
CD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
DE 852.65 N300 19’ W 736.05 430.40
EA 230.28 N460 45’ W 157.78 167.73

The length of course CD is

a. 303.00m d. 301.70m
b. 322.13m e. 16.18m
c. 17.95m

In previous problem, the bearing of course CD, rounded to the nearest minute, is
a. N860 15’ W d. N860 15’ E
b. N030 45’ E e. S030 45’ W
c. S030 45’ E

Given the following sketch and tabulated data for a closed traverse in which the length of DE and the bearing of EF have not been
observed in the field.

LATITUDE DEPARTURE
COURSE LENGTH (m) BEARING
+N -S +E -W
AB 492.98 N050 30’ E 490.71 47.25
BC 845.85 N460 03’ E 587.05 608.97
CD 852.18 S670 24’ E 327.49 786.74
DE Unknown S120 17’ E Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
EF 1210.50 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
FA 661.26 N550 27’ W 375.02 544.63

If line DF is chosen as the closing line, its length is equal to

a. 445.98m d. 2023.62m
b. 1439.89m e. 1592.05m
c. 1677.75m

In previous problem, the bearing of the closing line DF, rounded to the nearest minute, is
a. N510 24’ E d. N380 36’ E
b. N 380 36’ W e. S510 24’ W
c. N510 24’ W

The bearing of course EF is

a. S670 44’ W d. S350 45’ E
b. N530 50’ W e. N790 38’ W
c. N820 05’ W

The length of DE, rounded to the nearest tenth of a meter, is

a. 1275.4m d. 1895.7m
b. 2350.2m e. 1678.3m
c. 1374.6m

The data given in the accompanying tabulation is to be used in determining the area of the adjusted traverse FGHIJ by the double parallel
distance method

ADJUSTED LATITUDE ADJUSTED DEPARTURE

COURSE
+N -S +E -W
FG 187.45 430.15
GH 246.04 210.37
HI 309.53 131.67
IJ 127.00 444.91
JF 241.12 63.94
Sums + 555.57m - 555.57m + 640.52m - 640.52m

The double parallel distance of course IJ is

a. – 609.24m d. – 241.12m
b. – 426.71m e. + 609.24m
c. + 127.00m
The total area of the closed traverse is
a. 450, 398.9826 sq m d. 22.5199 Ha
b. 168, 793.1604 sq m e. 16.8793 Ha
c. 61.9192 Ha