Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering

The combined correction for curvature and refraction in levelling for a distance D (km) is:

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Choose the correct answer

A

C = 0.0785 D²

B

C = 0.0673 D² metres (D in km)

C

C = 0.0112 D²

D

C = 0.1 D²

Correct Answer

B. C = 0.0673 D² metres (D in km)

Why is this the answer?

Curvature correction = 0.0785 D² (m). Refraction correction = 0.0112 D² (m, reduces error). Combined correction C = 0.0673 D² metres where D in km. Curvature makes RL appear higher; refraction reduces this error (ray bends toward earth). Always SUBTRACTED from staff reading.

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