Theodolite vs. Total Station.
Theodolite vs. Total Station.
(OP)
Good day.
I need to layout exact point locations for the foundations of a house that is to be built on a rock island. Each piling/footing requires 4 holes to be drilled in the rock for the re-inforcing steel.
I am not a surveyor, but have experience surveying with various total stations. To cut to the chase...
I don't have a total station and I was wondering whether a theodilite will do the job. (i.e. does it measure distance, or only angle and asimuth). The theodolite is cheaper to rent.
Alternatively, if someone has a suggestion as to how to accomplish this with other equipment, I am open to all suggestions.
All help is appreciated.
DJ
I need to layout exact point locations for the foundations of a house that is to be built on a rock island. Each piling/footing requires 4 holes to be drilled in the rock for the re-inforcing steel.
I am not a surveyor, but have experience surveying with various total stations. To cut to the chase...
I don't have a total station and I was wondering whether a theodilite will do the job. (i.e. does it measure distance, or only angle and asimuth). The theodolite is cheaper to rent.
Alternatively, if someone has a suggestion as to how to accomplish this with other equipment, I am open to all suggestions.
All help is appreciated.
DJ





RE: Theodolite vs. Total Station.
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RE: Theodolite vs. Total Station.
To properly lay out your foundation, you reference from the property pins and establish/square one line. From there you lay out and square (measuring the diagonals) each corner. It should take no more than an hour or two, and you will not have to calculate any angles, bearings or azimuths.
Besides, once you lay out your foundation, even with an instrument, you should always check that it is square by verifying the diagonals - it is square when the diagonals are equal).
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RE: Theodolite vs. Total Station.
The old ways are still the best.
RE: Theodolite vs. Total Station.
Don't get excited by claims that you need to be super accurate.
Regards
sc
RE: Theodolite vs. Total Station.
Since I get a trickle of replies (all appreciated) I thought I would update.
The particular site posed a great challenge to me because the pilings ranged in height from 1.5' at the back to 17+' in the front , over a length of 50'. the terrain was so varied, that I found using a tape or other distance device was difficult, even with a larger tolerance for error. I ended up renting a low end total station and sited all the footing. It added price was small compared to the level of comfort.
Thanks again.