4 : Profile Leveling

Question 1

curved line which graphically portrays the
intersection of a vertical plane with the surface of the
earth

Answer 1

Profile

Question 2

a numerical designation given in terms of horizontal
distance any point along a profile line is away from
the starting point

Answer 2

Stationing

Question 3

• also known as ground rod readings which are taken
  along the centerline of the proposed project to
  provide an accurate representation of the ground
  surface
• sights observed at regular intervals (10 to 30 meters
  along the centerline) and at points where sudden
  changes in elevation occur

Answer 3

Intermediate Foresights

Question 4

points which are established along the profile level
route at uniformly measured distances

Answer 4

Full Station

Question 5

any other intermediate point established along a
profile level which is not designated as a full station

Answer 5

Plus Stations

Question 6

process of drawing the vertical scale for a profile
much larger than the horizontal scale in order to
accentuate the differences in elevation

Answer 6

Vertical Exaggeration

Question 7

a special heavy grade graphing paper used for plotting
profiles

Answer 7

Profile Paper