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Describe why the total station is the instrument of choice on the construction site. Versatile, rapid, greater productivity in the measurement and layout of angles and distances.

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The best method is to set the control off of the building site so it will not be disturbed by the construction activities. If it is not possible to set it off of the site, look for a location on the site …

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are calcu-lations are correct will the HI’s When are the same, setting grade can proceed with great confidence that the HI is correct. Now, avoid mistakes on the foresights so the stakes will be …

The height of instrument is the elevation of the line of sight of the This is determined by backsight the known elevation.

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