A transit with a stadia interval factor of 100.12 was set at C on the line between points A and B, the following stadia readings were observed. (draw the Instrument set up)   *INserted Photo*

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A transit with a stadia interval factor of 100.12 was set at C on the line between points A and B, the following stadia readings were observed. (draw the Instrument set up)  

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Stadia Hair Readings (m)
Rod Position
Vertical Angle
Upper (a)
Middle (c)
Lower (b)
Rod Held at A
- 50 17'
1.318
1.148
0.978
Rod Held at B
+ 20 21'
2.048
1.882
1.355
If the stadia constant is 0.29 m determine the following:
A. Length of line AB (horizontal). ANSWER:
B. If the elevation at B is 76.751m what is the elevation at A. ANSWER:
Transcribed Image Text:Stadia Hair Readings (m) Rod Position Vertical Angle Upper (a) Middle (c) Lower (b) Rod Held at A - 50 17' 1.318 1.148 0.978 Rod Held at B + 20 21' 2.048 1.882 1.355 If the stadia constant is 0.29 m determine the following: A. Length of line AB (horizontal). ANSWER: B. If the elevation at B is 76.751m what is the elevation at A. ANSWER:
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