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Differential Leveling Worksheet Name: _______________________

25 Points

A. Importance of Leveling
1. The determination of elevations is called ________________
2. Measuring relative elevations changes is a comparatively simply process
3. ___________and_____________ control of relative elevations are critical
to most construction projects

B. The Level
1. A ________________ consist of a high-powered
telescope
2. The level is attached to a spirit or
bubble level that keeps the line of
sight of the telescope
horizontal
3. Level Instruments
4. Reading the Rod

C. Definitions
1. Bench mark (BM) - __________________________________________
2. Backsight (BS) - _____________________________________________
3. Height of instrument (HI) - the elevation of the line of sight of the
telescope
4. Foresight (FS) - ______________________________________________

Distance
Station Backsight HI Foresight Elevation
Paced
D. Computation of Elevations
1. BS + Elevation = HI
2. HI – FS= Elevation
3. Change in elevation- summation of the backsight and the foresight then
subtract
4. The initial ________________ is taken to a point of known elevation
5. The backsight reading is added to the elevation of the known point to
compute the ________________
6. The level may be moved to a temporary point called a ________________
7. The elevation of a point is the height of the instrument (HI) minus the
foresight (FS)

E. Common Mistakes
1. Misreading the rod - reading 3.54 instead of 3.45
2. Moving the turning point - use a well–defined TP
3. Field note mistakes - ________________________________
4. Mistakes with extended rod - make sure the leveling rod is fully extended
5. ________________
6. Settling of leveling rod
7. Leveling rod not fully extended or incorrect length
8. Level instrument not level
9. ________________
10. Environment - wind and heat

Practice 1 – Using the notes, on the board, work through the problem below

Distance
Station Backsight HI Foresight Elevation
Paced

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