Eastern Visayas State University

Ormoc City Campus

CE 225
Fundamentals of surveying

Name: Apostol, Eldie Junior P. Date Conducted: February 17, 2023

TAPING
Laboratory Exercise No. 2

I. INTRODUCTION

In plane surveying, the distance between two points means the horizontal distance. If the
points are at different elevation, the distance is the horizontal length between vertical lines at the
points. In surveying, that under most circumstances, all distance are presumed to be horizontal
distances. This dictates that every field measurements taken be either measured horizontally, or
if not, reduced to a horizontal distance mathematically. Taping is the linear measurement of the
horizontal distance between two points using a surveyor’s tape. Observation of horizontal
distances by taping consists of applying the known length of a graduated tape directly to line a
number of times. Distances must be measured with extreme precision when conducting surveys.
Because of this, the aim of a survey is to create an exact and accurate observation. Several
observations may be used in measurements with a high degree of accuracy and precision to
reduce procedural errors.
In many instances, it is easiest to simply measure the horizontal distance by keeping both
ends of the chain (steel tape) at the same elevation. This is not difficult if there is not over long
distance or so of elevation change between points. Taping requires a minimum of two people.
Using range poles, the line to be measured should be marked at both ends (in a vertical position),
and at intermediate points where necessary, to ensure the unobstructed sight lines. The forward
tapeperson is lined in by the rear tapeperson. Directions are given by vocal and signals
 II. OBJECTIVES
a) To determine the horizontal distance or length of level, straight path ground with
the help of the measuring tape to the assigned distance.

III. INSTRUMENTS

1. Reel Measuring tape

2. Marker
IV. PROCEDURES, TABLES AND COMPUTATIONS

a) The said activity was conducted at EVSU-OCC located at Brgy. Don Felipe,
Larrazabal, Ormoc City.
b) Upon taping from both ends of the measurement, the reel measuring tape can
measure up to 300 feet or 100 meters. Then we went right ahead and marked a
starting point in a long, straight region, marked it, and gave it the designation
point A.
c) Following that, we went ahead and marked a starting point in a broad, straight
area, marked it, and gave it the designation of point A.
d) The initial point was measured at a distance of 10 meters, and it was marked to
record the progress.
e) The procedure was subsequently repeated 7 times to reach the 75.37 m distance.
f) At the 75.37 m, we marked it and assigned it as point B.
g) To check the measurement's precision and accuracy, we measured the distance
once more from point B to point A.

Table 1: Measurements Collected

TRIAL LINE LENGTH

1 AB 75.37

2 BA 75.37

Most Probable Value:

AB + BA 75.37+75.37
=
2 2

MPV =75.37

Error:

e=MPV −TP

¿ 75.37−75.37

e=0
 Accuracy:
accuracy =100 %−error¿ 100 %−0
¿ 100 %

V. DOCUMENTATIONS

VI. RESULT AND DISCUSSION

On EVSU-OCC ground , the aforementioned action was conducted. Yet, because of some
disturbance in the designated area, quantifying the activity was more difficult than it may have
been. Points A and B for the front of the EVSU stage and the gate are marked. We separated into
three groups: those who would measure the line from point A to point B, those who would stand
on the line at point B, and those who would put a marker on the measured line in an effort to
lower the likelihood of error. It took careful use of the reel measuring tape to accurately and
precisely measure the distance. The marker was used to chart development as data were
gathered. Following the acquisition of the data from position A to point B and from point B to
point A, the overall length was 75.37 meters. Given that we carefully measured it, we are
shocked and in awe that it was the same. After doing the error calculations, we arrive at a result
of zero error and 100% accuracy, indicating that the estimated value and the actual value are
identical.
VII. CONCLUSION
 Given that the field being measured is not too large, this type of measurement can be
performed even with the most basic materials. Because the computer may perform the majority
of the work, this type of surveying technique for determining a field’s area can only be accurate
if the measurements are accurate.

VIII. RECOMMEMDATIONS

As one of the engineering student, I recommend that this laboratory experiment as a

IX. REFERENCES

 La Putt; Elementary Surveying 3rd Edition