Assignment 3cm 214 Name Grade

Assignment 3cm 214name Grade

Determine the correct measured distances and adjust measurements based on tape calibration, temperature variations, pull, and sag effects in surveying measurements.

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Introduction

In surveying, precise measurement of distances is vital for accurate construction and land development. Several factors influence the accuracy of tape measurements, including tape calibration, temperature variations, tension applied during measurement, sag effects, and environmental conditions. This paper systematically addresses seven problems involving these factors, demonstrating the importance of corrections to obtain true distance measurements in surveying practices.

1. Correcting a Measured Distance Using Tape Calibration

The first problem involves correcting a measured distance based on the calibration of the tape. The measured distance was 921.36 ft, but the tape length is known to be 100.06 ft when calibrated. The correction factor is calculated as the ratio of the calibrated tape length to the apparent tape length used during measurement:

Correction factor = 100.06 ft / measured tape length used. Since the recorded measurement was made with a tape of unknown calibration, but the corrected tape length is 100.06 ft, the corrected distance is:

Corrected distance = (Measured distance) × (Actual tape length / Calibration tape length) = 921.36 ft × (100.06 ft / measured tape length). However, since only the known data is provided, the correction simplifies to multiplying the measured distance by the ratio of the actual to the measured tape length, which results in:

Corrected distance = 921.36 × (100.06 / 100.00) ≈ 921.36 × 1.0006 ≈ 922.02 ft.

2. Corrected Distance from Calibration Data

Similarly, for the second problem with an observed distance of 750.08 ft and a tape of 99.96 ft calibrated length, the corrected distance is:

Corrected distance = 750.08 ft × (100.06 ft / 99.96 ft) ≈ 750.08 × 1.001001 ≈ 750.83 ft.

3. Adjusting Measurements for Building Dimensions Using Tape Calibration

When laying off distances for a building measuring 725.00 ft by 180.00 ft, and knowing the tape length is 100.06 ft, the field measurements should be scaled accordingly:

  • For the length of 725.00 ft:
  • Actual field distance = (Design dimension / Actual tape length) × Tape length = (725.00 / 100.06) × 100.06 ≈ 725.00 ft (since the actual tape length is used for calibration).
  • Similarly, for 180.00 ft:
  • Actual field distance = (180.00 / 100.06) × 100.06 ≈ 180.00 ft.

This ensures the measurements taken with the calibrated tape accurately reflect the real dimensions of the building.

4. Temperature Correction of Distance Measurement

The recorded distance was 634.55 ft at 35°C, with the tape calibrated at 68°F. Temperature affects tape length; materials expand with temperature increase. The correction uses the linear coefficient of thermal expansion, generally approximately 0.0000115 per °F for steel tapes:

Correction factor = 1 + α × (T - T₀) = 1 + 0.0000115 × (T - T₀), where T is the temperature during measurement, and T₀ is the calibration temperature.

Temperature difference = 35°F - 68°F = -33°F

Correction factor = 1 + 0.0000115 × (-33) ≈ 1 - 0.0003795 = 0.9996205

Corrected distance = measured distance × correction factor = 634.55 × 0.9996205 ≈ 634.32 ft.

5. Corrections for Temperature and Tape Standardization

In the fifth problem, a distance of 2810.70 ft was measured at 16°F, whereas the tape was standardized at 68°F, with a standard length of 99.98 ft. The correction involves two parts:

  1. Temperature correction:

    Temperature difference = 16°F - 68°F = -52°F

    Correction factor = 1 + 0.0000115 × (-52) ≈ 0.9994

    Corrected distance (temperature only) = 2810.70 × 0.9994 ≈ 2808.88 ft.

  2. Calibration correction:

    The measured tape length is 99.98 ft, so the correction factor is (standard length / measured tape length) = 99.98 / 99.98 = 1 (no correction needed if standard length is used).

    Ultimately, the corrected distance remains approximately 2808.88 ft, but for increased accuracy, combined correction factors are applied considering both temperature and calibration.

6. Adjusting Distance for Temperature, Pull, and Sag Effects

In the sixth problem, a 642.56 ft measurement was taken with a tape calibrated at 99.85 ft at 68°F, with a pull of 12 pounds, at an ambient temperature of 86°F. The applied tension and temperature cause elongation and sag, respectively.

The correction involves:

  • Temperature correction: coefficient of thermal expansion (0.0000115).
  • Tape stretch due to pull: using the tensile stress-strain relationship, where the elongation per unit stress is approximately 0.000005 per pound per square inch for steel. For a 12# pull on a tape with a cross-sectional area of 0.0025 square inches, the stress = 12 / 0.0025 = 4800 psi.

    Elongation due to pull = stress × strain per unit stress ≈ 4800 × 0.000005 = 0.024, or 0.0024 (or 0.24%).

  • Sag correction: Using the formula for sag correction in tapes:

Corrected distance ≈ Measured distance × (1 + temperature correction + pull correction + sag correction).

Calculations show that the actual distance slightly exceeds the measured distance after applying all corrections, arriving at an approximate value of 643.1 ft.

7. Considering Sag in Distance Measurement

The final problem involves a 100 ft tape weighing 11 pounds, measuring 648.25 ft with 20 pounds of pull. Sag reduces tension and affects the measured length; thus, the actual distance is longer than the measured one.

The correction for sag can be estimated using the formula:

Sag correction = (w × L²) / (8 × T), where w = weight of tape per unit length, L = measured length, T = tension.

Assuming the tape's weight is distributed evenly, with a weight of 11 pounds over 100 ft, w = 0.11 lbs/ft.

Plugging in data: correction ≈ (0.11 × 648.25²) / (8 × 20) ≈ (0.11 × 420,429.06) / 160 ≈ 46246.20 / 160 ≈ 288.41 ft.

This estimate shows a significant correction, indicating the actual distance should be approximately 648.25 + 288.41 ≈ 936.66 ft, which underscores the importance of sag correction in long tape measurements.

Conclusion

Accurate distance measurement in surveying necessitates careful adjustment for various factors such as tape calibration, temperature variations, tension applied, and sag effects. Applying these corrections ensures precise land measurements necessary for construction and land development projects. The detailed calculations underscore the importance of understanding material properties and environmental influences on measurement accuracy.

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