Practice Survey Accuracy Standards (15.7.1) - Construction Surveys - Geo Informatics

Practice: Survey Accuracy Standards

Lesson 15.7.1Construction Surveys

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Question 1.
What is the importance of tolerances in surveying?
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Think about safety and standards.
Question 2.
Define calibration in the context of surveying.
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It's about making sure the tools are correct.
3Question 3.
What does tolerance refer to in construction surveys?
- The optimum measurement
- Acceptable limits of deviation
- Maximum measurement allowed
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Focus on limits and deviations.
4Question 4.
True or False: Calibration is unnecessary if instruments have been previously accurate.
- True
- False
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Consider how accuracy can change over time.
Question 5.
A survey of a building foundation indicates a deviation of 5mm from the design specifications. The tolerance allowed is 10mm. Discuss if this deviation is acceptable and what actions should be taken.
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Compare the deviation with the tolerance limit.
Question 6.
If a surveying instrument is consistently recording angles 2 degrees off due to collimation error, what steps should be undertaken to rectify this situation?
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Focus on how to fix the issue and prevent future occurrences.

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