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Understanding the Trapezoidal Rule
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Today, we're diving into the Trapezoidal Rule. This method approximates the area under a curve by dividing it into trapezoids. Can anyone tell me the formula for this rule?
Is it A = (b1 + b2) * h / 2?
Great start! The formula approximates area by averaging the bases of the trapezoids. It’s particularly useful in surveying when calculating areas between irregular boundaries. Let's look at an example to see it in action.
Do we have to know the heights and bases for every trapezoid?
Exactly! The more points you use for the bases, the more accurate your area calculation will be. Now remember the acronym AREA to keep in mind the steps: Average, Estimate, Regular, and Assign.
So the better our data, the better our results?
Precisely! Let’s summarize: The Trapezoidal Rule is key for estimating areas. Accurate data ensures precise calculations.
Simpson's Rule for Area Calculation
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Now, let's explore Simpson's Rule. It's similar to the Trapezoidal Rule but provides better accuracy by using parabolic arcs. Can someone share its formula?
Is it A = (b1 + 4b2 + b3) * h / 3?
Almost! For n segments, it would be: A = h/3 (y0 + 4y1 + 2y2 +...+ 4y(n-1) + yn). This gives us a better approximation for more complex curves.
How does it compare to the Trapezoidal Rule?
Simpson's Rule is often more accurate, especially for curves. Use memory aid, 'SAME', to remember: Simpson, Averages More Elements. Let's take an example and apply it.
What if the interval lengths are not equal?
Great question! The intervals should be equal for Simpson’s Rule to be effective. Summarizing, Simpson's Rule refines our area estimates with parabolic averages.
Tacheometry and its Applications
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Let’s discuss tacheometry, a method for distance measurement based on angular observations. What do you think its advantage is over direct measurement?
It’s faster and can be used for inaccessible points?
Exactly! It allows for quick height and distance calculations. The formula D = KS + C relates distance to staff readings. Can someone give a definition for K and C?
K denotes the tacheometric constant, and C is the instrument's constant, right?
Correct! When interpreting data, remember 'FAST': Find Angles, Substitute, Tackle. Let’s dive into an example to consolidate our understanding.
How do elevation readings fit into this?
Elevation readings are essential for determining point heights using tacheometric constants. Summary: Tacheometry streamlines surveying by simplifying distance measurements through angle readings.
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The section showcases multiple intricate surveying problems that utilize techniques such as the Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule, and tacheometry to calculate areas, volumes, and gradients. Solutions to each example are provided to elucidate the step-by-step processes involved.
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This section revolves around practical surveying problems where various formulas and rules are applied to calculate areas and volumes from measurements taken from irregular surfaces and elevations.
1. Area Calculation: Several examples detail how to compute areas between a chain line and an irregular boundary line using methods like the Trapezoidal Rule and Simpson’s Rule. These methods allow surveyors to estimate areas accurately based on offset measurements at known intervals.
- Volume Calculation: The section also provides problems related to calculating the volume of earthworks, using techniques such as the trapezoidal and prismoidal formulas. This is crucial for civil engineering projects that involve grading and excavation to understand the amount of material that needs to be moved.
- Utilization of Tacheometry: The examples also showcase tacheometric equations used to derive heights, slopes, and distances from angles of elevation and depression measured by a tacheometer. Here, two distinct sets of readings help establish the relationships between distances and elevations.
All examples illustrate the significance of accurate calculations in surveying practices, underscoring their role in achieving reliable data for civil engineering projects.
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Trapezoidal Rule Example 1.19
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Example 1.19:
The following offsets were taken from a chain line to an irregular boundary line at an interval of 10 m: 0, 2.50, 3.50, 5.00, 4.60, 3.20, and 0 m. Compute the area between the chain line, the irregular boundary line and the end of offsets by: (a) the Trapezoidal rule.
Solution:
By Trapezoidal rule:
Here d=10 m
Required area=10 / 2{0 + 0 + 2(2.50 + 3.50 + 5.00 + 4.60 + 3.20)}
= 5*37.60 =188 m2
Detailed Explanation
In this example, we calculate the area under a curve defined by a series of offsets (measurements) taken at regular intervals.
1. Dataset Interpretation: The measurements are offsets from a chain line to a boundary. To find the area, we use the Trapezoidal Rule, which approximates the area under the curve with trapezoids.
2. Setting Up the Formula: The formula is based on the sum of the first and last heights and twice the sum of the intermediate heights multiplied by the width of each trapezoid (d).
3. Substituting Values: Here, d is 10 meters, and we have two heights (0 and 0) plus the offsets from the chain as 2.50, 3.50, etc. We solve this by plugging in the values.
4. Calculating: The area is calculated as 188 m², which tells us the total area encompassed by the curve.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're in a park and have a jogging path that bends in and out—analogous to our series of offsets. If you want to know how much ground you cover, you could visualize each segment of your path (where you stop to turn) as a trapezoid. The further apart you measure, the rougher your estimate would be—this is similar to how the Trapezoidal Rule works.
Simpson's Rule Example 1.19
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(b) Simpson’s rule.
Solution:
By Simpson’s rule:
d=10 m
Required area=10/ 3{0 + 0 + 4(2.50 + 5.00 + 3.20) + 2(3.50 + 4.60)}
= 10/3{42.80 +16.20}=10/3*59.00
= 196.66 m2
Detailed Explanation
Similar to the Trapezoidal Rule, Simpson's Rule is a method used to calculate the area under a curve, but it often provides a more accurate estimate by fitting parabolas instead of straight lines between points.
1. Understanding Simpson's Rule: The area is calculated considering weights to each point based on its position. Points that are closer to the middle (like the middle two points) are given more weight (4x) compared to end points (1x).
2. Identify Measurements: Here, the offsets are still the same, taken at consistent intervals.
3. Applying the Formula: We apply the measurement values into Simpson's formula and calculate.
4. Final Area Calculation: The calculated area using Simpson's Rule gives us a more refined total area of 196.66 m² compared to the trapezoidal method.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this process as trying to calculate the area of an irregular field. Instead of just measuring straight lines (which misses dips and rises), you're trying to take a more detailed approach by sampling more frequently. In a way, you're creating gentle curves through the data points, akin to driving around a winding road rather than taking a straight shortcut.
Embankment Volume Calculation Example 1.20
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Example 1.20:
An embankment of width 10 m and side slopes 1½:1 is required to be made on ground which is level in a direction transverse to the centre line. The central heights at 40 m intervals are as:
0.90,1.25,2.15,2.50,1.85,1.35, and 0.85 m, calculate the volume of earth work according to (i) Trapezoidal formula, and (ii) Prismoidal formula.
Detailed Explanation
In this example, we are tasked with calculating the volume of earth that needs to be moved to create an embankment. The key points are:
1. Understanding Measurements: The width of the embankment is uniform (10m), and the heights at intervals give the necessary depth of the material needed.
2. Calculating Cross-Section Areas: As we move along the embankment, we calculate the area of each cross-section using the formula for the area of a trapezoid or triangle (taking into account the side slopes).
3. Applying Formulas: Both the Trapezoidal and Prismoidal formulas are used to compute total volume using the area of those cross-sectional areas along the length (40 m in this case).
4. Volume Results: The total volume calculated will differ depending on the formula—this reflects how each method approximates the actual volume of earth.
Examples & Analogies
If you've ever dug a trench in your garden to install a small fence, you have experienced a similar calculation. You can think of each segment of the trench as a cross-section of varying width, making sure you understand how deep to dig based on the existing soil height.
Contour Volume Calculation Example 1.21
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Example 1.21:
The areas enclosed by the contours in the lake are as follows:
Contour (m) Area (m2)
270 2050
275 8400
280 16300
285 24600
290 31500
Calculate the volume of water between the contours 270 m and 290 m by Trapezoidal formula.
Solution:
Volume according to trapezoidal formula:
= 5 / 2{2050 + 31500 + 2(8400 + 16300 + 24600)}
= 330,250 m3
Detailed Explanation
In this scenario, we’re trying to find out how much water could fit between certain contour lines around a lake. Each contour represents the water level, so the areas associated with each contour help us establish the volume:
1. Defining Contours: Each number represents a different water level, and the areas show how much of the lake’s surface is at that level.
2. Using the Formula: The Trapezoidal formula is applied similarly to previous examples, treating the contour areas as trapezoidal slices of the lake.
3. Calculation Method: Calculate using the areas for the contour heights to get the total volume of water contained between the specified contour levels.
4. Resulting Volume: The final result is 330,250 m³, giving us the capacity of the lake section between those two heights.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine layering liquid in a series of bowls where each contour level is the top of a bowl. If you pour different amounts of water (regions) into the bowls, the total amount of water can be calculated by measuring how much is in between the bowls—noticing that the more areas you account—for each level, the more accurate your total will be.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Trapezoidal Rule: Used to estimate areas under curves by averaging bases of trapezoids formed.
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Simpson's Rule: A more accurate method for area estimation using parabolic segments.
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Tacheometry: A swift survey technique for obtaining distances through angles.
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Tacheometric Constants: Essential parameters that relate measurements to actual distances.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Example of calculating area using the Trapezoidal Rule with given offsets.
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Example of area calculation using Simpson's Rule applied to the same offsets.
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Usage of tacheometry for finding distances and heights in elevation readings.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Trapezoidal means trapeze, area under curves, if you please!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a surveyor who must calculate areas beneath strange shapes. Using trapezoids, he fits them together like puzzle pieces. Then he gets an even more accurate answer using friendly curves with Simpson's Rule!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember 'FAST': Find Angles, Substitute, Tackle for tacheometry.
🎯 Super Acronyms
AREA
- Average
- Estimate
- Regular
- Assign for area calculations.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Trapezoidal Rule
Definition:
A numerical method for estimating the area under a curve by summing the areas of trapezoids formed by sampling points.
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Term: Simpson's Rule
Definition:
A numerical method for approximating the integral of a function, providing improved accuracy by using parabolic arcs for segments.
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Term: Tacheometry
Definition:
A method of surveying that uses the relationship between angles and distance to determine the height and distance of objects.
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Term: Tacheometric Constant (K)
Definition:
The constant that provides the scale factor in tacheometric measurements.
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Term: Instrument Constant (C)
Definition:
The constant related to the height difference of the instrument in tacheometric calculations.