How to Find Distance by Leveling Machine For Non Survey Engineer-DIY

Preparing to measure
Setting up the total station over a ground point

1.Place the tripod approximately over the ground point. 

2.Inspect the tripod from various sides and correct its position so that the tripod plate is roughly horizontal and above the ground point (illustration, top left). 

3.Push the tripod legs firmly into the ground and use the central fixing screw to secure the instrument on the tripod. 

4.Switch on the laser plummet (or, for older instruments, look through the optical plummet) and turn the foot screws so that the laser dot or the optical plummet is centered on the ground point (illustration, top right). 

5. Center the bull’s-eye bubble by adjusting the lengths of the tripod legs (illustration below). 

6.After accurately leveling up the instrument, release the central fixing screw so that you can displace it on the tripod plate until the laser dot is centered precisely over the ground point. 

7.Tighten the central fixing screw again.

Measuring with the level

Measuring distances optically with the level

The reticle carries two stadia lines arranged symmetrically to the cross hair. Their spacing is such that the distance can be derived by multiplying the corresponding staff section by 100.

Line levelling

If the points A and B are widely separated, the height difference between them is determined by line levelling with target distances generally between 30 and 50 metres. Pace out the distances between the instrument and the two staffs; they need to be about the same. 

1. Set up the instrument at S1. 
2. Set up the staff precisely vertically at point B; read off and record the height (backsight R). 
3. Set up the staff at the turning point 1 (ground plate or prominent ground point); read off and record the height (foresight V). 
4. Set up the instrument at S2 (the staff remains at the turning point 1). 
5. Carefully rotate the staff at the turning point 1 so that it faces the instrument. 
6. Read off the backsight and continue.

Staking out point heights

In an excavation, a point B is to be set out at a height 
∆H = 1.00 metre below street level (Point A). 

1.Set up the level so that the sighting distances to A and B are about the same. 2.Set up the staff at A and read off the backsight R = 1.305. 
3.Set up the staff at B and read off the foresight V = 2.520. The difference h from the required height at B is calculated as: h = V – R - ∆H = 2.520 – 1.305 – 1.00 = +0.215m 
4.Drive in a post at B and mark the required height (0.215m above ground level).

It is a simple but useful way to calculate the distance by using machines. By viewing this vlog one can easily learn the technique and calculation. Hope this can help you in your DIY to find the distance in your project.

Lucky Colors for the year 2020 Affects House Decoration

Year 2020 is past approaching! One of the topics that concerns a lot of people is...What is the Lucky Color for next year 2020, the year of the Metal Rat?
As per Chinesezodiac.org. The lucky Color would be White and Blue.

White

White is associated with the business domain, but also health, and social relationships. It is the color that brings peace, induces calmness, and relaxation. It is recommended to wear white every time you feel overwhelmed, irascible, or anxious.

Blue

Blue is the color of trust, honesty, and loyalty. The blue color increases the capacity of immune protection, and it greatly facilitates cellular regeneration. Blue allows us to open up with enthusiasm towards everything that is elevated and wonderful around us. At the same time, it helps us live in full harmony in our entourage.

House Design in 2020

Colors such as White and blue are a challenge especially for interior when decorating the house of the office. They offer interesting contrasts and they are certainly contemporary colors. In 2019, these colors can be easily matched, if you know how to play with the tones, and also with the lights and shadows.

White on white for home decor

It could be one of the best solutions for interior design if we take into consideration a few details and rules, which transform a white on white room in an extremely versatile and elegant design.

A white on white room will tolerate and it will even require few accent colors. You can use any color or even more colors. It matches wonderfully with all the black and gray shades, it goes perfectly with shinny tones and it’s perfect for warm and vivid shades of red, green, orange, and blue. Everything must be used with measure because in a white on white room, any other color will become strong, intense and dominating.

Blue, ideal for a sophisticated decor

Pale blue is ideal for decorating the bedroom. For a “country house” air, use a dull paint, instead of a satin color, to gain an “antique” effect. You can also add a wallpaper with floral motifs.

Used in the living room and in the kitchen, Blue can be superbly matched with yellow, white or cream. For a more sophisticated decor, it can be mixed with purple or gray.

Blue has been an important color in art and decoration since ancient times. In ancient cultures, blue was associated with the sky and with divinity.

Before the 12th century, blue wasn’t used many times in paintings because it was the most expensive pigment. Its popularity began in the Middle Ages when painters started to paint blue clothing for the Virgin Mary and king, so blue became a holy and royal color.

Construction of Two Unit Manager's Villa

This is an update of the proposed two unit manager's villa. It is a twin unit one storey manager's villa. It has two bedroom each unit with toilet and bath on a master's bedroom unit and one common toilet and bath. It has also a Kitchen, Dining and a Living area. 

It is designed and built for the manager's accommodation villa. It has modern design and concept. Simple but comfortable to lived in. 

This two bedroom modern house design has a total floor area of 144 square meters.

Most of the color scheme used in this house are clean and light colors. For the window surroundings are white color has been used. For the walls a combination of white and light green around outside walls. White being the most dominant color here thereby making it more clean in aesthetic look.

The dining and Living Area

The Living Area

The Common Toilet and Bath

The Masters Bathroom

The Kitchen Area

Color Trends for the Year 2020

Color makes us feel good and attractive. Perhaps it’s no surprise this year, we are looking to counterbalance the cacophony of stresses that are an increasing factor of contemporary life. What is more, Expect 2020 to be an empowering year of change that will focus on people getting ready for the new decade. Below are the five color trends that We believe we’ll be seeing more of in 2020.

Main color for interior color for 2020 will be the shade of Coral Color.

Coral is a warm, vibrant yet mellow color between orange and pink. This hue is associated with optimism, conviviality and joy. A reaction against digital world, towards authenticity and experiences that enable connection and intimacy.  It also represents {of course} corals and more generally talking oceans. Consequently, it is a way to make us reflect about the “devastating” effect the society on the environment.

The color is linked to tactility and human connection so it’s perfect in shag rugs, cozy blankets and lush upholsteries to create a warm feeling in the home. Used as an accent on walls or furniture, living coral also adds a dramatic pop of color to any room setting.

Here are the samples for this color in combination with other color.

     1. Coral + Mint Green

         2. Coral + Blue

     

                3. Coral + Peach Cantalope

              

              4. Coral + Lilac & Ultra Violet

                            

         5. Coral + Mustard & Gold

Exploring how to match the Coral Color and which are its complimentary colors. I am quite sure that, among these colors, there are many other interesting hues we are going to see a lot in 2020.