1. A backsight of 3.055 m is taken on a point 75 m from a level station and a foresight of 1.258 m fromthe same station. Determine the difference in elevation between the two points, taking into accountthe effects of the earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction.2. Complete the differential leveling notes below and perform the customary arithmetic check.STABSHIFSELEVATIONBM 102.085137.450 mTPI2.0150.982TP2!.8641.428TP30.5791.527BMII0.4232.423ТР41.4461.807ТР51.7781.725TP62.05 !2.339TP72.9201.005BM 123.1862.358TP82.8050.995TP90.7741.206BM 130.603

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1. A backsight of 3.055 m is taken on a point 75 m from a level station and a foresight of 1.258 m from the same station. Determine the difference in elevation between the two points, taking into account the effects of the earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction.

1. A backsight of 3.055 m is taken on a point 75 m from a level station and a foresight of 1.258 m from the same station. Determine the difference in elevation between the two points, taking into account the effects of the earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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