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Today someone came to my home because of a drainage problem I have. He said, "shoot it to get a grade". It means use a surveyors transit tool to get an accurate level of the ground so that the water can follow better. Ok, everybody that slept through geometry class. A transit is a very sensitive instrument which can be leveled very accurately and can measure angles very precisely, both horizontally and vertically. The surveyor will mark two points on the ground, in the case of a drainage problem probably near the highest and lowest parts of the property. He will then set his transit up directly over one of the points, and will use the levels in the instrument to make sure that the instrument is precisely level. He will then aim the telescope at the second point on the ground and will use the internal scale to read off the "vertical angle" which is the angle above or below horizontal. In an old-fashioned instrument, he will next use a tape measure to measure the distance between the telescope and the point at which he is aiming. In a modern device, a reflector will be placed at the second point, and the transit will measure the distance using a laser device. The surveyor will also measure the distance the center of the transit is above the first point. Using trigonometry, he can then calculate the exact difference in elevation between the two points, and consequently the likelihood that water will drain from the higher to the lower point. If there are further points to be measured, the transit is rotated from one point to another, recording the exact angle turned in each case. Further trigonometry can then be used to calculate the precise location of the remaining points and their relationship in three dimensional space. If the idea is to lay out a pre-determined grade, trigonometry is used to establish the vertical distance necessary to attain the desired grade at the measured distance, and the correct elevation can be marked on a vertical surface. Everyone should take first year engineering.
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How do you use transit sentence?
It was difficult for her to transit the strange surroundings.
What grade did ralphie get on his report?
C+ and a note that says "You will shoot your eye out."
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I Was a Sixth Grade Alien - 1999 They Shoot They Splorked 1-5 was released on: USA: 13 August 1999
How would you use the word transit in a sentence?
He had a minor disorder while in transit in Los Angeles.
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Doesn't the transit use a tdci with hydraulic tappets?
How do you use the word 'transit'?
"The tour bus is in transit to the concert." It just means that the bus is 'in route' or 'on the way.'
Can you use a NJ transit bus ticket on a NJ transit train?
No, you cannot use a NJ Transit bus ticket on a NJ Transit train. Each mode of transport requires its own specific ticket, and tickets are not interchangeable between buses and trains. If you plan to use both services, you will need to purchase separate tickets for each.
What is the use for a transit check?
A transit check is also referred as a transaction item. A Transit check is a check claimed from an alternative bank, which then deposited into another bank. This simply means that a transit check is a method of transferring money.
What is a DIY method to calibrate a tripod mounted transit level or check it for accuracy?
To check for accuracy, set up water level, then shoot the ends.
How do you use transition?
It was difficult for her to transit the strange surroundings.
What kind of fuel does the 2014 Ford Transit-Connect use?
The 2014 Ford Transit-Connect runs on regular unleaded.
What kind of fuel does the 2011 Ford Transit-Connect use?
The 2011 Ford Transit-Connect runs on regular unleaded.
