Math Problem Statement

Calculate the linear misclosure and the accuracy of the traverse, adjust the traverse and determine the adjusted coordinates for station B,C and D and fill it in the table

Calculate the linear misclosure and the accuracy of the traverse, adjust the traverse and determine the adjusted coordinates for station B, C, and D, and fill it in the table.

Solution

To solve this problem, we will break it down into these steps:

  1. Convert Bearings to Radians: We need the bearings in radians for trigonometric calculations.
  2. Calculate Latitudes and Departures: Use the given distances and bearings to compute the latitude (North/South) and departure (East/West) for each line segment.
  3. Calculate Linear Misclosure: This is determined by finding the discrepancy in North and East coordinates from the starting point back to Station A.
  4. Calculate the Accuracy: Based on the misclosure and the perimeter distance.
  5. Adjust Coordinates: Adjust the coordinates to balance the traverse, making sure the misclosure is zeroed out.

Let's go through each step in detail.

Step 1: Convert Bearings to Radians

The bearings are given in degrees, minutes, and seconds. Convert each to decimal degrees and then to radians.

  1. AB: 3431200343^\circ 12' 00''
  2. BC: 2825700282^\circ 57' 00''
  3. CD: 2120300212^\circ 03' 00''
  4. DA: 77550077^\circ 55' 00''

Step 2: Calculate Latitudes and Departures

Using the formulae:

  • Latitude (North/South) =Distance×cos(Bearing)= \text{Distance} \times \cos(\text{Bearing})
  • Departure (East/West) =Distance×sin(Bearing)= \text{Distance} \times \sin(\text{Bearing})

We will calculate these for each segment and note whether each result is positive or negative, depending on the direction implied by the bearing.

Step 3: Calculate Linear Misclosure

The linear misclosure is calculated by finding the difference between the sum of North-South and East-West components, respectively. The formula is: Linear Misclosure=(ΔNorth)2+(ΔEast)2\text{Linear Misclosure} = \sqrt{(\Delta \text{North})^2 + (\Delta \text{East})^2}

Step 4: Calculate Accuracy

Accuracy ratio is given by: Accuracy Ratio=Perimeter DistanceLinear Misclosure\text{Accuracy Ratio} = \frac{\text{Perimeter Distance}}{\text{Linear Misclosure}} where Perimeter Distance is the sum of all segment distances.

Step 5: Adjust Traverse and Compute Adjusted Coordinates

The adjustments distribute the linear misclosure equally among all segments to ensure the traverse is closed (i.e., returns to the starting point). Use the adjusted latitudes and departures to calculate the coordinates for each station relative to Station A.


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Surveying

Formulas

Latitude (North/South) = horizontal distance x cos(bearing)
Departure (East/West) = horizontal distance x sin(bearing)
Linear Misclosure = sqrt((ΔNorth - ΔSouth)^2 + (ΔEast - ΔWest)^2)
Accuracy Ratio = Total Distance / Linear Misclosure

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level in Surveying or Civil Engineering