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Objective: To Determine The Elevation of BM12 Using Double Rodded Leveling. Discussion

1) Double rodding is a type of differential leveling that involves two people working together to continuously check the accuracy of leveling measurements. 2) The procedure involves taking backsight and foresight measurements at two turning points near each benchmark to calculate two elevation values for each point, which should be close if done correctly. 3) The average of the two elevation values is used to determine the final elevation of each benchmark point along the leveling route.

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Objective: To Determine The Elevation of BM12 Using Double Rodded Leveling. Discussion

1) Double rodding is a type of differential leveling that involves two people working together to continuously check the accuracy of leveling measurements. 2) The procedure involves taking backsight and foresight measurements at two turning points near each benchmark to calculate two elevation values for each point, which should be close if done correctly. 3) The average of the two elevation values is used to determine the final elevation of each benchmark point along the leveling route.

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Laboratory #11

Objective: To determine the elevation of BM12 using double rodded leveling.


Discussion:
Double Rodding is a term that refers to two people working together. Double
rodding is a type of differential leveling in which the accuracy of the leveling technique is
continuously checked. Double rodding is so named because it is the most convenient
method of accomplishing the task with two rodmen. It is, nevertheless, possible to
complete the procedure with only one rodman if the situation requires it. The HI at each
setup position in double rodding is determined by taking backlights on two different TPs
at the same time. If there has been no mistake or significant inaccuracy, the result will
be two HIs that are only slightly different from one another in terms of appearance.
Elevations calculated in this manner will likewise differ slightly from one another. Every
time, the average is used to determine the elevation of the object. A route from one BM
to another via three BMs, which exhibits double-rodded level notes.
Instrument/equipment/ tools: 1 set of leveling instrument, 1 leveling rod
Procedure:
1. The professor designates two benchmarks BM-1 and BM-2, which are around
300m-500m apart and differ in elevation.
BS of BM-1 (point of known elevation) taken by the rod guy while maintaining the
level exactly at BM1.
3. The rod guy now moves to a new location, preferably within the same distance
as the BM-1 and the initial turning points (TP1L and TP1H).
4. The rod guy shall mark TP1L and TP1H with chalk or marking pins. These two
places should be very different in elevation but very close together.
In this fieldwork, the instrument must do two field surveys (FS), one on each of
the two TP1L and TP1H.
6. Calculate TP1L and TP1H altitudes. Make a note of it on the computation
sheet
7. The instrument man must now transfer the two TP1 level passes to BM-2.
8. After carefully leveling the instrument, take two BSs on TP1L and TP2H. Note
the readings.
9. Based on the two turning points, compute the instrument's new height.
10. The rod man should now transfer to another position along the same route,
preferably the same distance from TP1's.
FS on TP2L and TP2H. Record these rod readings on the computation sheet.
12. Use the same procedures to compute the TP2L and TP2H elevations.
13. Follow these steps meticulously until the leveling work reaches BM-2. BM-2
will have two foresights and two elevations computed. But these BM-2 heights
must be close together. The mean of the two heights is the most likely BM-2
elevation.
Generalization:
This leveling method is best used for long lines of levels on routes where there are no
established benchmarks to check. Because taking BS's and FS's at different points of
observation requires a longer process, extra care should be taken when setting up the
level to avoid settlement. Before sighting leveling rod, the instrument's legs must be
firmly anchored on the ground, especially on soft soil during rainy days. The term
"double rodded" does not necessarily imply that the party will use two rods; rather, only
one rod must follow two distinct routes.

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