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    This document outlines a laboratory exercise to determine an individual's pace length and use it to measure unknown distances. The procedure involves walking a known distance multiple times to calculate a pace factor, then using that factor to measure an unknown distance by pacing it out several times. Key steps include determining the average pace length over a 20m distance, calculating the pace factor, then using that factor to convert paced distances into measured distances. Pacing can be used for reconnaissance surveys and estimating distances needed for construction planning when approximate measurements are sufficient.

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    This document outlines a laboratory exercise to determine an individual's pace length and use it to measure unknown distances. The procedure involves walking a known distance multiple times to calculate a pace factor, then using that factor to measure an unknown distance by pacing it out several times. Key steps include determining the average pace length over a 20m distance, calculating the pace factor, then using that factor to convert paced distances into measured distances. Pacing can be used for reconnaissance surveys and estimating distances needed for construction planning when approximate measurements are sufficient.

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    Activity 1 Pacing

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    This document outlines a laboratory exercise to determine an individual's pace length and use it to measure unknown distances. The procedure involves walking a known distance multiple times to calculate a pace factor, then using that factor to measure an unknown distance by pacing it out several times. Key steps include determining the average pace length over a 20m distance, calculating the pace factor, then using that factor to convert paced distances into measured distances. Pacing can be used for reconnaissance surveys and estimating distances needed for construction planning when approximate measurements are sufficient.

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    Name: ________________ Date Performed: __________

    Group No. _____ Instructor’s Sig.: __________

    Laboratory Exercise # 1
    P A C I N G

    I. OBJECTIVE:

    To determine the length of normal pace and to determine the length of an unknown
    distance by using the length of pace.

    II. INSTRUMENTS & ACCESSORIES:

    1 pc – 50 m Steel Tape
    2 pcs – Range Pole
    2 pcs - Marking Pins

    III. PROCEDURE:

    A. PACE FACTOR DETERMINATION

    Walk over an assigned course of known length 7 times at an ordinary pace, counting the
    paces each time. Record the observed number in the field notebook. Compute the average
    length of natural pace and the average number of paces for 20 meters.

    HINTS:

    1. In attempting to walk in a natural rate, avoid the natural tendency to exceed that rate.
    2. Count the number of paces carefully.
    3. Reject observations that vary from the mean by more than 3%.
    4. Remember that the field notes are a permanent record and should show clearly all the
    work done in the field. If an observation is rejected, draw a line through it but do not
    erase.
    5. Never fail to include in the notes of any survey a complete description or sketch of the
    work accomplished.
    6. Calculate the pace factor by dividing the measured length of 20m by the average number
    of paces.

    B. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT USING THE PACE FACTOR

    Walk over a course of unknown length SEVEN (7) times at a natural pace, counting the paces
    each time. Record the observed number in the field notebook. Compute the length or the
    true distance which will be

    HINTS:

    1. In attempting to walk in a natural rate, avoid the natural tendency to exceed that rate.
    2. Count the number of paces carefully. Reject observations that vary from the mean by more
    than 3%.
    3. Remember that the field notes are a permanent record and should show clearly all the
    work done in the field. If an observation is rejected, draw a line through it but do not
    erase.
    4. Never fail to include in the notes of any survey a complete description or sketch of the
    work accomplished.
    5. Calculate the precision by subtracting the measured distance using the pace factor and the
    measured length using the steel tape over the distance measured using the steel tape.

    V. Data Gathered

    Table 1.1: Determining Pace Factor


    TAPED NUMBER OF MEAN NO. PACE
    TRIAL LINE
    DISTANCE PACES OF PACES FACTOR
    1 AB
    2 BA
    3 AB
    4 BA 20m
    5 AB
    6 BA
    7 AB

    Table 1.2: Measuring Distance by Pacing

    TRIAL LINE NUMBER MEAN PACED TAPED RELATIVE


    OF PACES DISTANCE DISTANCE PRECISION
    1 BC
    2 CB
    3 BC
    4 CB
    5 BC
    6 CB
    7 BC

    IV. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:

    PACING is employed to a considerable extent in reconnaissance surveys, since for this sort
    of work approximate distance is in accord with the other rough methods used. It is also used by
    topographers and map sketchers on small-scale work.

    Estimating a distance is employed in location of lots wherein a proposed construction of


    building and other structures will take place. By indicating the approximate distance and the points
    of references in the location plans, the work of inspecting the job will not be a problem.
    Approximate lengths of wires or pipes to be used in the site as estimated from the source and
    estimating distance between posts that will later on support power lines are done by using the
    length of one’s pace.

    V. OBSERVATION

    VI. CONCLUSION

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