1.22.2 - Principle of triangulation
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Define triangulation in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how triangles are used in measurements.
What is a triangulation station?
💡 Hint: Consider where measurements are taken from in a triangle.
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What is triangulation primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about areas where exact measurements are crucial.
True or False: The shape of triangles does not affect surveying accuracy.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between triangle shapes and measurement precision.
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Design a triangulation scheme for a proposed large civil engineering project. Discuss what factors you would consider for site selection.
💡 Hint: List environmental and logistical considerations for accessibility and accuracy.
If triangulation is performed but the angles calculated are consistently off by 2 degrees, analyze how this would affect the overall accuracy of the survey.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the mathematical relationships within triangle geometry.
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