SURVEY MANUAL

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

2010




































SURVEY MANUAL








STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JANUARY - 2010


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FORWARD


The purpose of this manual is to outline policies and procedures
adopted by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation that will serve as a
guide for those performing duties related to survey work for the Department.
Hopefully, this should result in a standardization of survey methods.

It is not intended that the publication of this manual will in any way
preclude departures from the suggested methods on occasions where individual
initiative could provide other acceptable methods that would be more practical and
economical.

This manual is subject to continual change and updating. Such changes
will be distributed as they are made. The Crew Chief will be responsible for keeping
the manual updated.




-CONTENTS-


SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION II PRELIMINARY SURVEYS

SECTION III CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS

SECTION IV PLATES










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GENERAL I NFORMATI ON
SECTI ON I
I NDEX

110 ORGANI ZATI ON OF SURVEY TEAM

111 DUTI ES OF THE SURVEY CREW PERSONNEL

125 PUBLI C RELATI ONS

130 RI GHT OF ENTRY FOR SURVEY PURPOSES

133 AUTHORI TY FOR PROJ ECT SURVEY

135 SAFETY PROCEDURES

135.1 USE OF SURVEY RODS UNDER HI GH VOLTAGE LI NES

135.2 MI NI MUM REQUI REMENTS FOR SI GN PROTECTI ON

135.3 LOCATI ON AND USE OF SI GNS

135.4 GENERAL SAFETY I NFORMATI ON

135.5 LI FE PRESERVERS

135.6 CARE I N USE OF CUTTI NG I MPLEMENTS

135.7 SAFETY HATS

135.8 SAFETY GLASSES

135.9 SAFETY VESTS

139 CARE OF EQUI PMENT

140 USE AND CARE OF I NSTRUMENTS I N THE FI ELD

140.1 TESTI NG OF THE I NSTRUMENT

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140.2 ADJ USTMENT OF THE DUMPY LEVEL

140.3 THE SELF-LEVELI NG LEVEL

141 CARE AND USE OF STATE OWNED BOATS

142 CARE AND USE OF STATE OWNED VEHI CLES

142.1 GOVERNI NG POLI CY

145 FI ELD NOTEBOOKS

150 ADMI NI STRATI VE REPORTS

150.2 BI -WEEKLY EQUI PMENT REPORT

150.3 STATE MOTOR VEHI CLE ACCI DENT REPORTS

150.4 PERSONNEL ACCI DENTAL I NJ URY OR OCCUPATI ONAL DI SEASE

150.5 BI -WEEKLY TI ME AND EXPENSE REPORTS

150.6 I NVENTORY OF SURVEY EQUI PMENT

150.7 LETTER OF TERMI NATI ON

155 REPORT OF STOLEN EQUI PMENT

160 NEW HAMPSHI RE PLANE COORDI NATE SYSTEM

160.1 SPECI FI CATI ONS: HORI ZONTAL

160.2 SPECI FI CATI ONS: VERTI CAL











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110 ORGANI ZATI ON OF SURVEY TEAM

The conventional survey team consists of up to four (4) people: a Crew Chief, classification
of Survey Team Technician IV (STT4); an Instrument Operator, classification of Survey Team
Technician III (STT3); a Head Rodperson, classification of Survey Team Technician II (STT2); and
a Rodperson, classification of Survey Team Technician I (STT1). On occasion a (STT1) will be
down graded to a Survey Team Aide (STA1) or (STA2).

A Geodetic Survey Team consists of up to three (3) person crews to establish all the
horizontal and vertical control to be used on all state projects. To perform this work the crews use
Global Positioning Systems (GPS), geodetic quality and mapping grade quality receivers, 1
theodolites and total stations, automatic levels with micrometers, and digital levels. In addition, the
geodetic crews establish photogrammetry control.

With the advent of GPS, many more uses have been found to be valuable to the
Department, which the crews are responsible for. Some of these would include mapping of
wetlands, mapping of river channels with GPS receivers tied in with a depthfinder, and other special
projects, which come up.

111 DUTI ES OF THE SURVEY CREW PERSONNEL

The Crew Chief (STT4) shall be held responsible for the activities, actions and remarks of
the entire crew at all times and in all conditions. The Chief shall instruct them in the proper
performance of their duties and insist that they cultivate the habit of doing the field work
expeditiously as well as accurately. The Chief shall direct the attention of their superiors to
individuals who have extraordinary ability and diligence as well as to those who are not responsive
or show little aptitude for survey work. Any individual who is guilty of negligence, disobedience or
gross misconduct shall be immediately reported to the Survey Supervisor who will take the
appropriate action. The Crew Chief's first allegiance can only be toward the best interest of the
Department, which in the final analysis will be most beneficial to everyone involved. It is vital that
the Chief be prompt in submitting the various administrative reports covered elsewhere in this
manual.

The Instrument Operator (STT3) must be able to use, adjust and care for any precision
instrument. The individual should be taught to keep notes and take charge of the crew during the
absence of the Crew Chief. Duties will include checking the Chiefs computations and instructing
other members of the crew the proper survey methods employed by the Department. The
Instrument Operator will be considered a Crew Chief-In-Training.

The basic duties of a Head Rodperson (STT2) are similar to the Rodperson (STT1). In the
absence of the Instrument Operator, or on other occasions, the Head Rodperson will assume the
duties of the Instrument Operator. The Head Rodperson is considered an Instrument operator-in-
training. The Head Rodperson must be responsible for all work done with the ''Prism pole". The
Head Rodperson must also be familiar with 'MOSS' String label conventions and the "Data
Recorder" operations.

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The Rodperson (STT1) performs all duties assigned to him/her by the Crew Chief which are
laborious in nature; i.e., cutting brush and small trees, carrying supplies to and from the project and
vehicle, handling level rod, assisting in "Prism pole" operations, etc.

As indicated above, each member of the crew should learn the duties of the position above
theirs, in the interest of the Department as well as their own.

In order to have a survey team perform its work efficiently, every member must willingly
avail himself or herself to accomplish the many menial tasks involved in preliminary surveys.

125 PUBLI C RELATI ONS

Surveyors working for this Department represent the State of New Hampshire and in reality
are employees of every taxpayer of the State. The general public observes the conduct of all
representatives of the State. The Department will contact all property owners within the project area
prior to entering their property. The property owners will be contacted and given 10 days to respond
to this letter. The letter will contain a brief description of the project, the name of the area Survey
Supervisor and Project Manager, and the length of time that the crew is expected to be in the area.
The appropriate telephone numbers of the projects lead person will also be included. Citizens like
to know what is occurring, and in the course of a field survey many questions are asked. The
Department insists these questions shall be answered courteously.
Team members should politely refer all questions to the Crew Chief who will explain, within
reason, the objectives of the work. Courteous treatment of the abutting property owners is the first
step toward securing their cooperation.

130 RI GHT OF ENTRY FOR SURVEY PURPOSES

Existing laws within this State authorize the Commissioner or representatives to make
surveys on private properties for highway purposes. The specific law is hereby quoted:

"RSA 498-A:10 Right to Enter Property Prior to Condemnation. Prior to the time of filing the
declaration of taking, the condemnor or its employees or agents shall have the right to enter upon any
land or improvement which it has the power to condemn, in order to make studies, surveys, tests,
soundings, and appraisals; provided, however, that the condemnee has been notified 10 days prior to entry
on the property. Such entry and related activities shall not constitute a trespass, but the condemnor shall
be liable for any actual damages caused thereby. This liability may be enforced in a civil action against the
condemnor brought in the superior court in the county in which the property is located, with damages to
be assessed by the board in the manner provided in RSA 498-A:24.
RSA 228:33 Right to Enter. The commissioner and his agents may enter private lands to
make surveys and establish boundaries of highways.

This right of entry must be respected to the fullest extent as it involves property damage. It
is also the policy of the Department that only brush will be cut in wooded areas. Ornamental shrubs
and trees will not be damaged in any way. Offset lines or other procedures must be utilized to
accomplish the above. Trees larger than 3 inches (0.08 m) in diameter may be cut only after special
permission from the landowner is received. The Crew Chief shall make crew members aware of the
fact that damage must be minimized. Care must be exercised to maintain the appearance of areas
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through which a survey is being made. Cut brush and trees, survey stakes, risers, flagging, and debris
of any kind, must be reduced to a minimum or made as inconspicuous as humanly possible in a
manner that is consistent with an expedient operation. Special care must be utilized when work is
being accomplished near lawns, gardens, ornamental trees, shrubs, waterways etc.

The assumption that "the State is going to buy it anyway" should not influence respect
toward private property. Line changes are not uncommon.

The State is liable for any damages to private property by Department personnel, and the
Crew Chief should be able to justify the actions of the crew at all times.

When cherry, crab apple, or locust trees of any type are cut in any area where livestock are
pastured, all brush must be removed from pastured area. This brush can cause death or serious
illness to the livestock.

Theft of fruit, vegetables or other crops will be cause for disciplinary action. There will be no
scavenging on private property. Scavenging on private property is prohibited and will be cause for
disciplinary action up to & including termination.

Avoid littering at all times. Refrain from careless markings with crayon, ink or paint on road
surfaces, trees, walks, etc. Poor conduct of this nature reflects immediately upon the Department.
The use of Glo-Orange paint should be kept to a minimum due to the nature of its brilliance!

When a survey project is complete, unnecessary flagging, stakes, and any obtrusive survey
materials should be removed from the project area.

133 AUTHORI TY FOR PROJ ECT SURVEY

The Chief of Design Services is directly responsible to the Administrator, Bureau of Highway
Design for the conduct and the work of all survey crews including Consultant Survey Crews. The Chief
of Design Services, through the Survey Supervisor, delegates the various projects to be surveyed to one or
more survey crews selected to accomplish such work. The various types of communications commonly
used to guide the survey crew in accomplishing the assigned work are as follows:

1. Survey request slip outlining project descriptions with pertinent information: (Survey
Request Slips available in Survey Section)

A. Name of person requesting survey with Bureau name.

B. Map with dimensions outlining survey area with units of measurement.

C. Original plans of certain highways on which proposed changes are indicated,
where possible.

D. U.S. Geological Survey Topographical maps, usually enlarged showing
approximate alignment to be accomplished.

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135 SAFETY PROCEDURES

The NHDOT Safety Manual and amendments will govern safety procedures and NHDOT
Policies & Procedures will be followed as a minimum, additional safety precautions noted in this
Manual and in the Job Hazard Analysis may have to be utilized in other situations.

135.1 USE OF SURVEY RODS UNDER HI GH VOLTAGE LI NES

The use of survey rods under high-tension lines is extremely dangerous.

Electricity can arc from high voltage lines to a metallic conductor at the ratio of one inch to
every one thousand volts. The 25 ft and the 7 m fiberglass rod that are in current use by the
Department could conceivably prove dangerous if the rod and ground are damp. All precautions will
be taken while working directly under high voltage lines.

Direct measurements with rods will not be used in obtaining elevations of high voltage lines. The
only acceptable methods are by triangulation or by using a Total Station. (Remote Elevation Method)
135.2 MI NI MUM REQUI REMENTS FOR SI GN PROTECTI ON

The following equipment and requirements will be used by all Survey Crews when working
within the limits of the traveled way (TW) upon any highway and is intended to be considered
minimum requirements by the Department:

2 Roll-up signs "SURVEY CREW AHEAD" with stands for use on secondary roads.
For Interstate/Turnpikes sign packages from the local Maintenance Shed must be
used.

10 Florescent orange cones

4 Flags with staff for signs and traffic control

Orange Fluorescent vests (one for every crew member): In addition, there will be one green
fluorescent vest per crew to be used by the flagger when performing flagging operations.

Note: The information stated above is minimum protection, if your survey task requires
more equipment see your Area Supervisor or the survey office for additional equipment.

135.3 LOCATI ON AND USE OF SI GNS

The signs warning the oncoming traffic shall be a minimum distance of 1500 ft (460 m)
from any person working in the highway with a posted speed of 65 mi (100 km/hr) per hour, and
decreasing proportionately according to design speed and safety requirements, and a maximum
distance of 4500 ft (1370 m) apart: Under no condition shall any member of the crew attempt to do
any work within the traveled portion of the road until the signs are in place.

When working on New Hampshire highways these guidelines should be followed:
(remember these are guidelines, if actual speeds are higher, adjust sign package to better protect
yourselves and the public.)
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55 mph (90 kmh) speed limit = 500 ft (150 m) between signs and 500' from last sign to first cone.

35 mph (55 kmh) speed limit = 350 ft (100 m) between signs and 350' from last sign to first cone.

Cone spacing should be 80 ft (25 m) apart. (Every other white line)

Signs shall be moved as the work progresses so as to keep within suggested distances. The
maximum distance for a work zone will be 3 mi (5 km). When workers leave the highway, such as
lunch break, etc., all signs shall be removed and placed so that the traveling public cannot see or read
them.

135.4 GENERAL SAFETY I NFORMATI ON

If in the opinion of the Crew Chief, the signs are not adequate for the conditions, or the
traveling public does not heed to caution, it may be necessary to employ flag-persons or even solicit
State Police or Local Police for the necessary protection. The Crew Chief will be responsible w/
coordinating this need with the Survey Supervisor.

It should be kept in mind at all times that when the motorist is blinded by direct sunlight; it
is not safe to be working on the highway. Usually the progress of the work can be planned to avoid
this situation.

Survey crews will not work on the highway during severe road conditions or low visibility.
The Crew Chief will make this determination. Crews should report to their designated inclement
weather assigned locations.

In order to further insure the safety of our personnel, and the traveling public, flashing
warning lights on vehicles will be used as follows:

1. Whenever any of the survey crew is working within the right of way limits of the
highway. The vehicle shall be parked within the signed area.

2. Flashing warning lights need not be used whenever the vehicle is parked off the traveled
way or shoulders and the crew is working entirely outside of the highway right of way
limits.

135.5 LI FE PRESERVERS

Survey personnel, while working in an area that in any way could be considered a potential
drowning hazard, must wear life preservers, which will be readily available from the Department. All
current NH Department of Safety boating rules and regulations must be followed while operating the
Department's boats.

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135.6 CARE I N USE OF CUTTI NG I MPLEMENTS

Extreme care should be exercised in the use of cutting implements, such as axes, machetes, etc.
New and inexperienced survey personnel should be given special instructions and training in the use of
these implements before allowing them to operate under normal conditions with other experienced
survey personnel during clearing operations. Under no condition should crew members using the above
implements simultaneously be within 15 ft (5 m) of each other. This is intended to avoid accidental
laceration.
The use of powered chain saws by survey personnel is absolutely prohibited!

135.7 SAFETY HATS

The Department upon request furnishes florescent baseball caps. These can be worn at all times,
and are recommended in traffic situations. Hard hats are required in accordance with the latest NHDOT
policies and procedures.
135.8 SAFETY GLASSES

Safety glasses shall be worn in accordance with the latest N.H.D.O.T. policies and procedures.
135.9 SAFETY VESTS

All New Hampshire DOT personnel are required to wear the blaze orange safety vest while
conducting their activities on or along any traveled highway. During the deer-hunting season all personnel
are required to wear the safety vests while conducting their field activities in any area that is or could be
inhabited by hunters. In addition, 1 fluorescent green vest will be provided to be worn by the flagger at all
times during flagging operations.
The vests can be acquired as needed through the Survey Supervisors.

139 CARE OF EQUI PMENT

The proper care and use of survey equipment cannot be over-emphasized. It is the
responsibility of all employees using the equipment to treat it with the utmost care and to maintain it
in first class condition. The efficiency, pride, and satisfaction of a job well done are generally
reflected in the manner in which the equipment is maintained. Carelessness with State owned
instruments and equipment will not be tolerated. The private use of State owned equipment for
personal projects, or the continual misuse of State owned equipment will be cause for disciplinary
action up to and including termination.

In addition to observing common sense rules about the care of equipment, the following
suggestions should receive particular attention:

A. Wet tapes should be wiped dry before they are put away. Rub the dry tapes with an oily
cloth to prevent rusting.

B. If possible, level rods should be wrapped or carried in a case to preserve paint and
graduation marks when transported.

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C. Never leave any equipment unattended where it might be stolen. Vehicles shall be locked
at all times when left unattended.

D. Ice chisels must not be used to pry with or cut frozen earth. They must be used only for
cutting ice.

E. Prism Poles are very expensive and must be used for their intended purpose only. They
must not be used to pry with. The prism poles should be calibrated periodically to insure
accuracy.

F. Total Station/Data Recorder instruments can be adversely affected by rain. The use of these
instruments in adverse weather may incur costly repairs. Please avoid use in extreme
inclement weather. The Instrument must be cleaned on the exterior only by wiping with a
soft cloth. Do not lubricate any moving parts.
140 USE AND CARE OF I NSTRUMENTS I N THE FI ELD

Careful attention to suggestions given herein will save needless wear on instruments and
reduce the dangers of accidents to a minimum, besides increasing the quality and quantity of the
work.

A. Equipment should be stowed in the survey vehicle in a manner that will eliminate
unnecessary wear. Instruments should not be subjected to severe jolts. The self-leveling
level must be transported on a cushion of shock absorbent material, never on the floor
of the vehicle. Sharp jolts can easily affect the accuracy and adjustment of this
instrument. When the self-leveling level work is completed on any given project it will be
turned back into the area Survey Supervisor. The area Survey Supervisor will assign these
high accuracy levels where needed, they are not to be kept in the survey vehicles.

B. Tripod: Inspect the tripod legs and shoes. The leg of the wide leg tripod is of proper
tightness if, when lifted to an elevated position, it sinks gradually of its own weight.

C. Instrument/Instrument case: Handle the instrument gently in removing it from and
returning it to the case. It is best to place the hand beneath the tribrach base in handling the
detached instrument. Considerable patience is sometimes required to close the lid after
returning the instrument. If properly placed, the lid closes freely. Never force the lid; look
for the obstruction and correct it.
D. Mounting Level: See that the instrument is securely attached to the tripod. Undue haste
may sometimes result in costly accidents. When screwing the instrument on tripod head,
it should first be turned in a counterclockwise direction until a slight click is heard,
indicating that the threads are properly engaged.

E. Sunshade: Always attach the sunshade regardless of the kind of weather. It is part of
the telescope tube. In attaching or removing the sunshade, hold the telescope tube
firmly with one hand and with the other hand twist the shade to the right.

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F. Eyepiece: Before beginning the observations, focus the eyepiece perfectly on the cross
hairs. This is best done by sighting the sky.

G. Special care must be exercised so as not to sight the sun directly. Doing so can damage
the Total Station. This repair is very expensive.

H. Setting up in field: When setting up in the field, bring the tripod legs to a firm bearing
with the plates approximately level. Give the tripod legs additional spread in windy
weather or in places where the instrument may be subjected to vibration or other
disturbances. On side-hill work, place one leg uphill. With the level, place two leveling
screws in the general direction of the line of levels. On pavement in sunny weather, or
under most winter conditions, use "shoes" (flat wooden slats) under each leg to prevent
settlement.

I. Use instrument cover provided when conditions warrant. If the instrument should get
wet, thoroughly wipe it dry before returning it to the case. Take the instrument indoors
at night for further drying if necessary.

J. Proper care of instrument: Cultivate from the very beginning the habit of delicate
manipulation of the instrument. Rough and careless treatment of field instruments is
characteristic of an unskilled operator.

K. Plate leveling screws: In leveling the instrument, the leveling screws should be brought
just to a snug bearing. If screws are too loose, the instrument rocks and accurate work
cannot be done. If too tight, the instrument is damaged and the delicacy and accuracy of
the observations are reduced. Much needless wear of leveling screws may be avoided if
the tripod head is brought about level when the instrument is set up. Upon completion
of setup, leveling screws must be returned to a neutral position. Leveling screws in a
tribrach must not be over extended.

L. Lenses: Do not remove or rub the lenses of the telescope. If necessary to clean lens,
dust first with a soft, clean camels hair brush and use a very soft cloth with caution to
avoid scratching or marring the polished and coated surfaces.

M. The apparent cause for the major portion of survey equipment repair costs is the direct
result of carelessness or the lack of adequate consideration in surmounting obstacles
such as stone walls, all types of fences, rocky precipitous areas, shallow stream beds with
unstable footing, snow covered as well as icy areas, etc. It is the sole responsibility of the
instrument person to anticipate the seriousness of these obstacles when carrying a
precision instrument and to utilize assistance of other members of the crew to assure
absolute security of the instrument. It is also the responsibility of the Crew Chief to
insist constantly the above precautionary measures be fulfilled.

140.1 TESTI NG OF THE I NSTRUMENT

The Total Stations should be tested frequently. The surveyor who is thoroughly familiar with the
condition of the instrument can get excellent results even with an instrument, which is not in perfect
adjustment. Adjusting one part usually affects other parts. When testing the Total Station follow, the
instructions in the manual provided with your instrument.
In testing an instrument, these precautions should be observed:

1. Set up in the shade, but in good light.

2. Set up on firm, dry ground.
3. See that the tripod legs are well spread and firmly planted and that the metal tips are
secure.

4. See that the tripod plate is nearly level, tripod screws well tightened, and the instrument
firmly screwed on.

5. Carefully level the instrument.

140.2 ADJ USTMENT OF A DUMPY LEVEL

A level in adjustment establishes a horizontal plane of sight when the telescope is revolved about
a vertical axis. The principal lines of the dumpy level, as illustrated in Figure A-1, are (1) axis of sight, (2)
axis of the level bubble, (3) axis of the level bar, and (4) vertical axis.
For perfect adjustment it is necessary that the axis of sight, the axis of the level bubble, and the
axis of the level bar be parallel to each other, and perpendicular to the vertical axis. There are two
adjustable parts: the cross hairs and the level vial. The adjustments should be made in the order given.
A. Adjustment of Level Vial
Purpose. To make the axis of the level bubble perpendicular to the vertical axis.




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Test. Set up the level, center the bubble, and revolve the telescope 180 about the vertical
axis. The distance the bubble moves off the central position is double the error.
Correction. Turn the capstan nuts at one end of the level vial to move the bubble halfway
back to the centered position. Level the instrument using the leveling screws. Repeat the test
until the bubble remains centered during a complete revolution of the telescope.
B. Preliminary Adjustment of Horizontal Cross Hair
Purpose. To make the horizontal cross hair truly horizontal when the instrument is leveled.
Test. Sight a sharply defined point with one end of the horizontal cross hair. Turn the
telescope slowly on its vertical axis so that the cross hair moves across the point. If the cross
hair does not remain on the point for its full length, it is out adjustment.
Correction. Loosen the four capstan screws holding the reticle. Rotate the reticle in the
telescope tube until the horizontal hair remains on the point as the telescope is turned. The
screws should then be carefully tightened in their final position.
C. Line of Sight Adjustment
Purpose. To make the axis of sight perpendicular to the vertical axis and thus parallel to the
axis of the level bubble. This adjustment is also called the two-peg method and the direct
adjustment.
Test. Level the instrument over a point C halfway between two stakes A and B that are
about 200 ft (60 m) apart (see figure A-2). Determine the difference in rod readings a
1
and b
1

on A and B, respectively. Since the distance to the two points is equal, the true difference in
elevation is obtained even though the axis of sight is not exactly horizontal.



Then set the instrument at D on line with the stakes and close to one of them A in
this case and level. With the eyepiece only a few inches from the rod, a reading a
2
on A is
taken by sighting through the objective lens end of the telescope. Usually a pencil is centered
in the small field of view to make the reading. A rod reading b
2
is also taken on B.
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If the axis of sight is parallel to the axis of the level bubble (that is, horizontal), the rod
reading b
2
should equal the rod reading at A plus the difference in elevation between A and B,
or a
2
+ (b
1
a
1
). The difference, if any, between the computed and actual readings is the error
to be corrected by adjustment.
Correction. Loosen the top (or bottom) capstan screw holding the reticle, and tighten the
bottom (or top) screw to move the horizontal hair up or down and give the required reading
on the rod at B. Several trials may be necessary to get an exact setting. (Caution: One screw
should be loosened before the other is tightened on older instruments to avoid breaking the
cross hair!)
140.3 THE SELF-LEVELI NG LEVEL

Before it is assumed that adjustments are necessary, it is essential to make sure that any
apparent need for adjustment is actually due to the conditions of the instrument and is not caused by
deficiencies in the test. To test an instrument properly, observe the following precautions:

1. Choose a firm support for the instrument. Usually this can be found only outdoors.
The floor of a building, even when made of concrete, will deflect when the observer
moves around the instrument.

2. If possible, choose a cloudy day. If the sun is shining, the work must be carried out in
the shade, but in good light.

3. The instrument must have time to acclimate itself to the temperature. This requires 10 to 15
minutes, depending on how great a temperature difference exists between the place of storage
and the outdoor temperature. The operation of many automatic levels is very erratic during
periods when the temperature ranges from near zero to sub-zero.
4. Be on the look out for creep when adjusting the circular level. Creep is caused by tripod
settlement, or by the temperature of the instrument changing. This is particularly apt to
happen if the instrument has just been brought out-of-doors or is exposed to body or
other radiant heat. After setting a bubble or the line of sight, let it stand a few seconds
to see that no movement occurs.

5. For adjustment of self-leveling levels, see instructions included with each instrument.

6. It is recommended that the three leveling screws be constantly checked for looseness. These
screws, located on the lower side of the base plate, must be adjusted only with the proper pins
furnished with the instrument.

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141 CARE AND USE OF STATE OWNED BOATS

The boats that are to be used for survey purposes only and are stored at various locations
throughout the State. Oars, ropes and life preservers shall be requisitioned from the Survey
Supervisor. The above equipment must be returned promptly to these areas when the current work
has been completed.

After each day of use, the boat and related equipment must remain in a secure location. The
boat and equipment may be stored with the survey vehicle or at the closest maintenance shed.

142 CARE AND USE OF STATE OWNED VEHI CLES
(See Policy & Procedure # 404 STATE VEHICLES)

Smoking is prohibited in all State Vehicles. (See Policy # 401.07 as amended)

Each Crew Chief is assigned a State owned vehicle to transport survey personnel and
equipment for the execution of the work assignment. This vehicle should always be cared for and
treated in a superior manner. It should always be kept in a good state of repair and properly
lubricated and maintained as prescribed within the owner's manual.

The following precautions and preventative maintenance measures are required:

1. Use another member of survey crew, stationed to the rear of vehicle to guide operator of
vehicle in backing into hazardous or questionable areas.

2. Use extreme care in driving over woods roads and construction sites, to prevent damage
to underside of vehicle.

3. Maintain recommended tire pressure.

4. Apply a few drops of oil on door hinges, door locks, etc.

5. Coordination with the Highway Garage for proper maintenance is required.

The Crew Chief is solely responsible for the proper care of the assigned vehicle. All
members of the survey crew shall cooperate.

Use of any State vehicle to tow or push other vehicles is prohibited.

Always be helpful in warning traffic of hazards. When driving conform to all rules of the
road; more than that, give way to the other motorist. Try to be of assistance during accidents and
helpful to other motorists who may need assistance.

Survey vehicles shall be parked in such a manner as not to create a hazard to the public or an
obstacle to property owners. Many property owners will provide a safe area if consulted.

It is imperative after taking all the necessary survey equipment from the vehicle, whether
working near or away from vehicle, that survey personnel habitually close all vehicle doors,
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windows, and tail gate. During hot summer days, the windows could be down a short distance to
allow for some circulation. When the work to be performed is out of sight or not immediately
adjacent to the vehicle, the vehicle shall be locked to discourage pilferage.

During cooler weather, the vehicle should only be idled, in the morning long enough to clear
the frost from the windows. Once this is done the vehicle needs to be shut off.

142.1 GOVERNI NG POLI CY

(See Policy & Procedures, 404 - State Vehicle)

State owned or leased motor vehicles shall be used only for official purposes. It is State
policy to interpret the term "official purposes" strictly. The use of official vehicles for such
purposes as attending to personal business affairs, attendance at luncheons or other social
engagements, pleasure trips and the like, is obviously not for "official purposes" and hence not
permitted. Employees and officials using, or authorizing the use of, official vehicles have the primary
responsibility of assuring LEGAL use of such vehicles. Official and non-official business must not
be intermingled.

Employees' families or other individuals not on official business shall not be permitted to
travel in State owned vehicles except when so authorized by their respective Director. Any such
authorizations shall be for individual trips involving special circumstances that justify an exception
to the general policy of not permitting travel in State vehicles by other than State employees on
official business.

A State owned vehicle shall be operated in a manner consistent with applicable NH Motor
Vehicle Laws and Regulations.

145 FI ELD NOTEBOOKS

The field notebooks become a matter of record and therefore should receive considerable
attention, forethought, and planning as to their organization and completeness.

They should be stored in a safe and orderly manner, along with an accurate record of all
books handled by the Crew Chief, and not left on the seat of the vehicle.

The first lined page, and page number 1, if it is anticipated that the space will be needed, will
be set up as the index page or pages. The index shall be complete and as informative as possible.
(See plate 145)

Within any section of the field notebook, when revisions or corrections are necessary, they
may be made by lightly crossing out, in pencil, the original information and entering the new
information adjacent to it. It may become necessary to cross out an entire page and relocate the
information in another section of the book. Erasures are not acceptable in field notebooks.

At the start of each day's work, the date, weather, and the names and duties of each member
of the survey party shall be entered in all books used that day. This is a very simple procedure and
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yet it is vitally important that it be followed to the letter. No other methods or deviations are
acceptable. (See various plates within this manual.)

Notes should never be crowded. They should be neat and legible. A soft leaded pencil,
about a 3-H must be used for note keeping. The notes for each separate operation of a survey on a
given project must be identified properly by the entries at the top of the left-hand page. It should
include the name and State number of the project and its character of work, such as "Alignment
Continued" or "Topo Continued," etc. If it is necessary, at some later date for various reasons, to
continue the alignment in another section of the book, the above procedure should be maintained,
in addition to complete cross referencing in both sections.

All superseded notes of record must be marked superseded initialed and cross referenced
fully.

Alignment and detail notes should be recorded in books separate from bench lines and
leveling notes. All pit topo or cross-sections should also be in separate books.

Green pencils will be used in the field when editing notes in the notebooks. Red pencils will be
used by the office staff only.
A log documenting the transmittal of survey books shall be maintained by the Crew Chief.

150 ADMI NI STRATI VE REPORTS

All equipment and timesheet reports will be done in MATS. See MATS User Guide for
instructions.
150.2 BI -WEEKLY EQUI PMENT REPORT

All equipment use will be entered into MATS. No report is necessary.
150.3 STATE MOTOR VEHI CLE ACCI DENT REPORTS

(See Policy & Procedure # 404.05 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTING)

1. All accidents will be reported on Report of Motor Vehicle Accident forms. These forms
will be filled out as completely as possible.

2. NHDOT Vehicle Accident Cause and Prevention Report. This form is to be completed
by the immediate supervisor and will describe the accident cause. (See plate 150.3)

3. Witness statements will be obtained, if possible, and forwarded with the accident report.

4. Four copies of every accident report are required by this office.

5. All accident reports will be forwarded within 48 hours, to State of New Hampshire,
Department of Transportation, Survey Section, Attention: Chief of Design Services.

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6. Blank forms of Motor Vehicle Accident forms will be carried in all survey vehicles.
Extra forms can be procured from the Survey Supervisors.

(See plate 150.31 (DSMV 400 Revised 1/91))

150.4 PERSONAL ACCI DENTAL I NJ URY OR OCCUPATI ONAL DI SEASE

General Information: If injured call the appropriate Workers Comp. carrier and Inform your
Supervisor.

A. FORMS

1. 8a WCA - To be made out and signed by injured employee. If the employee is unable to
do so, the Crew Chief or Survey Supervisor can make it out, with a note of explanation
attached. Supervisor or Crew Chief will sign on employer's line. This form is internal to
be used by the Department. (See plate 150.41 (Revised 8/93))

2. Information for Workers Comp. Sheet - This form will provide the Clerical section
information in order to make out additional forms. To be filled out by Workers Comp.
Agent.
3. NHDOT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT. This form is to be completed by
the immediate supervisor and will describe the accident cause. (See plate 150.42)

4. Witness Statements - Should be filled out and submitted along with the other forms by
anyone actually witnessing the injury or viewing the area where the occupational disease
was contacted. (See plate 150.43)

B. INSTRUCTIONS

1. The Crew Chief will forward all accident forms and statements through the Supervisor
or US Mail Service to reach the Bureau of Highway Design, Workers Compensation
Agent, Concord, NH 03301, within 24 hours or less, after an accident. Blank accident
forms will be issued, as needed, to Crew Chiefs by their Supervisors. This must be done
as soon as possible. Delays may be cause for non-acceptance by the workers
compensation carrier.

2. Survey Supervisors will personally investigate and submit a full written report to the
Bureaus Worker's Compensation Agent, concerning all accidents to employees under
their jurisdiction.

3. The Survey Supervisor must notify the Worker's Compensation Agent of the date and time
when the injured employee returns to work.
C. GENERAL INFORMATION

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1. Injured employees disabled over 7 consecutive days will be placed on Workers
Compensation and paid in accordance with Workers Compensation Laws.

2. All reporting forms are available from the Survey Supervisor, or from your temporary
assigned headquarters.

3. To determine the date of injury of an occupational disease, such as poison ivy, etc., the
first date of treatment by a licensed physician shall be taken as the date of injury.

4. If additional information is desired, contact the DOT Highway Design Bureau, Workers
Compensation Agent, Concord.

150.5 BI -WEEKLY TI ME AND EXPENSE REPORTS

All Time and Expense Reports will be done in MATS. These forms must be in the DOT
Bureau of Highway Design Office by Wednesday, at the closing of the pay period. They must be
signed by the individual and checked and initialed by the Crew Chief.

All Weekly Report Sheets, Annual Leave and Sick Leave Slips must be in the Survey Office
in order to substantiate the Time and Expense Reports. This schedule could vary due to holidays.
(See plate 150.5 & 150.51 (PD8 Revised 8/96))

Book work, computations, cross referencing of field books, etc., that is pertinent to the project
survey should be charged to the project under a Work Class Code, (See Plate 150.52)
150.6 I NVENTORY OF SURVEY EQUI PMENT

All survey equipment and special equipment in possession of each State Survey Crew must be
inventoried the first week in January of each year. Inventory forms will be issued, and the completed
forms collected by the Survey Supervisors. Any item not assigned to a specific crew will be recorded by
the Survey Supervisor. (i.e. Self Leveling Level)
150.7 LETTER OF TERMI NATI ON

An employee who is terminating his/her services is expected to submit a letter to the Chief of
Design Services at least two weeks prior to termination. The letter will state the date and hour of
termination.
155 REPORT OF LOST/STOLEN NON-EXPENDABLE EQUI PMENT

The following procedure will govern the action of survey crews, including those private
crews contracted to do work for the State of New Hampshire, in reporting violations such as
stealing, willful destruction, etc., of State owned property.

1. Immediately record and document all pertinent information related to the incident. If stolen
be specific as to the number and type by description of the items involved, and every detail
concerning the violator, or violators, including name if available. Include the full names of all
witnesses and the name of the Area Survey Supervisor who has jurisdiction over the work
being performed. In most cases concerning safety signs and accessories, individuals commit
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these violations with or from a vehicle, thus time is of utmost importance. Ascertain the data
on the registration plates, plus any other features of the vehicle itself.

2. Immediately relay this information by telephone to the Chief of Design Service's office.
(See plate 155(Form P-18))

160 NEW HAMPSHI RE STATE PLANE COORDI NATE SYSTEM

The N.H. State Plane Coordinate System of 1983 will be used. The use of assumed horizontal and
vertical datums is no longer acceptable, but on rare occasions, it may be necessary to use assumed values
on a temporary basis.

Use of the New Hampshire Coordinate System provides the following benefits:

1. All control surveys are on a single datum, and thus the relationship of one survey to others is
established.
2. All subsequent surveys can originate and close at stations of known position and reliability.
Hence the reliability of the new survey can be easily determined and appropriate adjustment
applied.
3. Points are permanently located, and can be readily reestablished if monuments are
destroyed.

4. Route surveys for highways, or other projects, can be started at various points along the
route with assurance that the survey sections will "fit", when tied together.

5. A convenient method for indexing property descriptions, route surveys, etc., is
automatically provided.

For a more detailed description of the State Plane Coordinate system and further
computations see NOAA Manual NOS NGS 5, State Plane Coordinate System of 1983, January
1983. This can be obtained from the Geodetic Section Area Supervisor.

160.1 SPECI FI CATI ONS: HORI ZONTAL 1:15,000

Methods, procedures and equipment used for primary horizontal control surveys shall be
sufficiently precise to insure the Departments accuracy standards. See Section 222.

If a survey fails to conform to these standards prior to adjustment, a re-survey shall be made
after discussion with the NHDOT Survey Supervisor.

Bearings, or azimuths, of all lines and coordinates of all points shall be based on the State
Plane Coordinate System without exception.

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Horizontal distances shall be reduced to the State Plane Coordinate System datum prior to
adjusting the survey by applying:

a. The appropriate elevation factor.

b. The appropriate scale factor.

The survey shall be adjusted by an approved method prior to computing coordinates,
bearings, or distances.

Only coordinates, bearings and distances computed from and consistent with the adjusted
survey shall be used for design or other purposes.

All subsequent preliminary surveys shall be adjusted to the primary horizontal control
survey.

160.2 SPECI FI CATI ONS: VERTI CAL

Methods, procedures and equipment used for primary vertical control surveys shall be
sufficiently precise to insure third order accuracy.

1. Differential - Square Root # of Mi X .05 (Km X 0.015 m) = Allowable error.
2. Trigonometric Levelling - Standards will be determined on a project-by-project basis.

If a survey, or any part thereof, fails to conform to third order standards prior to adjustment,
a re-survey shall be made after discussion with the NHDOT Survey Supervisor.

All level lines, loops, or nets shall be adjusted prior to computing elevations of points on the
survey.

Elevations of all points shall be based on the NGVD29 or NAVD88.

All subsequent level surveys shall be adjusted to the primary vertical control survey.

Locate points where convenient for subsequent surveys where least likely to be disturbed.
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PRELI MI NARY SURVEYS
SECTI ON I I
I NDEX

210 DEFI NI TI ON - PRELI MI NARY SURVEY

214 GENERAL PROCEDURE

216 MEASUREMENTS

217 ERRORS

217.1 ERRORS I N I NSTRUMENT WORK

220 TOPOGRAPHY

220.2 METHODS USED TO TI E PROPERTY LI NES, TREE LI NES, ETC.

220.3 UTI LI TI ES

222 TRAVERSES

224 BRI DGE SURVEYS

225 RAI LROAD CROSSI NGS

226 CHANNEL CHANGES

227 LAND SURVEYS

228 SURVEYS FOR SPECI AL PURPOSES

228.1 HYDROGRAPHI C SURVEYS

228.2 HYDRAULI C SURVEYS

229 BORI NG LAYOUTS
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210 DEFI NI TI ON - PRELI MI NARY SURVEY

The definition of a preliminary survey insofar as this Department is concerned is any survey that
is made at any time prior to the advertising date of any project.
214 GENERAL PROCEDURE

The notes of the preliminary survey must show the actual physical conditions as they are at
the time the survey is made. Particular attention must be given to all details underground, on the
surface, or overhead, which may in anyway affect the location of the proposed highway. The notes
must be complete and neatly entered in the notebooks.

Before starting the survey, the Area Supervisor shall coordinate with the Geodetic
Supervisor to obtain the most current Vertical and Horizontal Control for the area to be surveyed.
The Supervisor shall also compile any old plans that exist, any previously closed traverses, all
NHDOT field books that would be pertinent to the project, project number, charge code, and most
current string label conventions and any other necessary data. If the project is large and more than
one crew will be assigned to the project, the Area Supervisor may want to assign blocks of numbers
for control points and also assign file naming conventions so as to minimize duplicate point
numbers and duplicate file names.

Prior to entry onto any private property, Right-to-Enter letters will be sent to all property
owners that are in the project area. These property owners will be given ten working days to respond
to said letters in accordance with RSA 498-A:10

Once the ten-day waiting period has elapsed the preliminary survey generally proceeds in
the following manner:

1. On projects with temporary points set by Geodetics, a benchmark will be set.

2. A traverse is performed to establish control in the project area. This traverse will be
three-dimensional and the traverse points will be placed advantageously so as to
adequately cover the area to be surveyed accurately and maximize the crews safety. The
minimum standards for accuracy will be 1:15,000 Horizontal and 0.05 ft times the sq.
root the distance in miles (0.015 m times the sq. root of the distance in Km).

3. Take full topographic coverage of the area outlined in the Survey Request including river
topography. This coverage will include enough points to provide accurate contours to 1
ft (0.250 m).

4. All survey procedures will include adequate checks to a degree commensurate with the
character of the work to insure the required accuracy.

5. Review entire project with Survey Supervisor as a check on the completeness of the
survey.

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6. Complete check on books for indexing, cross-referencing, proper page headings, dates,
lined-out superseded information, recording book numbers and nature of work in Crew
Chief's record book, etc.

Note: Special care must be exercised when encountering suspected safety problems.
Hazardous materials, heavy traffic, ticks, poisonous plants, etc. may require special attention! When
exposed to these special conditions consult Area Supervisor or Bureau Safety Representative for
guidance.

216 MEASUREMENTS

All traverse measurements will be done with Total Station EDMs. These EDMs must be
calibrated yearly at one of the NHDOTs Survey Section's approved Baselines. All Baseline data sheets will
be filled out in entirety and kept on record at NHDOT Headquarters. Prior to calibration, coordinate with
the Geodetic Section. A schedule of calibration times per crew is posted in the NHDOT Survey Office.
Significant digits and accuracy standards for different topographic features will be
determined by NHDOT Survey office.

Smallest unit required, example:

1. Building Dimensions with cloth tape = 0.10 ft (.030m)

2. Swing Ties to Traverse P.I.s = 0.01 ft (0.003 m)

217 ERRORS

In the measurements of surveying, instrumental errors arise from imperfections or faulty
adjustment of the devices with which measurements are taken: personal errors occur through the
observer's inability to read the instruments exactly: and natural errors occur from variations in the
phenomena of nature such as temperature, humidity, wind, gravity, refraction, and magnetic declination.
217.1 ERRORS I N I NSTRUMENT WORK

1. Instrumental errors. The adjustments, even though carefully made, are never exact.
Likewise, the graduations are not perfect, and the centers are not absolutely true.

Errors in horizontal angles due to non-adjustment of plate levels or of horizontal axis become
large as the angle of inclination of sight increases.
Non-adjustment of the line of sight becomes of consequence only when the telescope is not
plunged.
Errors due to instrumental imperfections or non-adjustments are all systematic. By proper
methods of procedure, usually by double-sighting, they may be eliminated or reduced to a
negligible quantity. The systematic part of the error due to inclination of the vertical axis is
eliminated by double centering.
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In order to minimize instrument error, the instrument or level will be checked for
adjustment prior to the start of each new job, traverse or immediately after the
instrument has been subjected to abnormally hard usage.

A few minutes spent with the "peg" test or the collimation test will tell whether or not
the instrument is badly out of adjustment. (See Section 140.2)

You should consult the manual provided with your instrument and go through
adjustments.

After going through all of your adjustments, if the instrument or level is grossly out of
adjustment, the instrument should be sent to the Survey Office through the Area
Supervisor for repair, accompanied by documentation stating the user's version of the
instruments faulty conditions.

2. Personal errors. Personal errors arise from the limitations of the human eye in setting up
and leveling the instrument and in making observations. The instrument may not be set
up exactly over the point: the plate bubbles may not be centered exactly: the verniers
may not be set or read accurately: parallax may exist in focusing: and the line of sight
may not be directed exactly at the point. Also failing to observe balanced back-sights or
fore-sights. When traversing, limit traverse legs to 600 ft (180 m).

3. Natural errors. Sources of natural errors are (a) settlement of the tripod: (b) unequal
atmospheric refraction: (c) unequal expansion of parts of the telescope due to
temperature changes: and (d) wind, producing vibration of the instrument or making it
difficult to plumb accurately.

220 TOPOGRAPHY

Topography, commonly referred to as detail, is generally taken after the completion of the
traverse including balancing the traverse at NHDOT Survey Office. Detail includes all physical
features that will influence the proper design of the project. Current NHDOT string label
conventions will be utilized for all projects. (See Plate 220)

The following are the various methods of recording topography notes in the order of preference
adopted by this Department:
1. Total station and Data collector.

2. Station and offset.

3. Swing ties (two ties to each reference point shown) Traverse Points

4. Angle and taped distance.

5. Two angles and base line distance off centerline.

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Dimensions must be shown in their entirety. Descriptive notes should be applied to all
buildings, such as 1 1/2-story house, wooden; commercial, garage, brick, include steps in
foundations etc.

Wells and springs (water) will show diameter, type of lining, and date.
Information on isolated trees, 28 inches (0.700 m) in circumference and over, with type of
tree and show circumference of trunk at 4 ft (1.2 m) above ground level. Stumps will show
circumference. Ornamental trees, regardless of size, will show circumference and type.

Locate private septic systems within normal survey area to include approximate size of fields.
Geodetic Monuments should be shown accurately on plans.

All historical markers will be located and recorded along with an exact wording of any
inscription(s).

Whenever a proposed location is adjacent to an airport the following data must be secured in
order to determine the glide angle:

1. The distance from the end of the runway to the proposed center line.

2. The elevation of the end of the runway.

3. Width of the landing area and runway.

4. The airport boundary adjacent to the project.

The Area Supervisor or the Crew Chief must coordinate with the airport authorities prior to
entering any flight areas. When surveys are made under winter conditions, notations should be
appropriately entered in the book indicating what survey datum, including topography, should be
retaken or checked under bare ground conditions.

220.2 METHODS USED TO TI E I N PROPERTY LI NES, TREE LI NES, ETC.

Usually the survey crew working on a preliminary survey does not know where the existing
right of way lines or property lines are in relation to the proposed highway centerline. Therefore,
every tree line, stonewall or iron pin found adjacent to the highway is treated as though it is or might
be a property line.

Stonewalls, iron pins, stone monuments, fences or a row of bushes could be a property line.
When picking up these features provide enough information so as to be able to develop lines for
abstracting. Full definition of any wall and bushes should be taken.

220.3 UTI LI TI ES

When appropriate the crew shall check with the Supervisor to contact Dig Safe @ 1-800-
DIG SAFE.
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Utilities located above ground - power, telephone and telegraph poles, hydrants, etc., should
be located by Total Station/Data Recorder and prism. Always record the utility Company
identification and numbers (if any) that are on the pole. When poles are in joint usage, the owning
utility is listed first, for example - a pole used by New England Telephone, but owned by Public
Service Company:

PSCO 27

NET 34

Utility lines crossing the proposed location should be located for at least 200 ft (60 m) from
center line in each direction, to include at least two poles each side that will not normally be affected
by construction. If an angle point in the utility line occurs within two poles beyond this distance, the
angle point and direction and degree of angle should be located. Running a spur traverse along the
pole line is a convenient method. Poles with guys should be noted "guy". Heavy guying, such as on
transmission poles, should be located at the point of entry into the ground.

Any overhead major utility line - other than service lines to individual buildings - which crosses
the proposed location shall be located and the elevation of the wire where it crosses the center line shall be
determined. Employ remote elevation option from the Total Station or the Data Collector.
222 TRAVERSES

A traverse is a series of connected lines of measured length related to one another by
measured angles. In general, traverses are of two classes.

The first class is an open traverse. It originates at a known horizontal position and terminates
at another known horizontal position

It originates at a point of either known horizontal position with respect to a
horizontal datum or at an assumed horizontal position, and terminates at a point
with an unknown horizontal position.

The second class of traverse is a closed traverse, which can be described in any one of the
following three ways:

It originates at a known horizontal position and terminates at another known
horizontal position
It originates at an assumed horizontal position and terminates at the same point.
It originates at a known horizontal position with respect to a horizontal datum
and terminates at the same known point.
.
A traverse that originates at a known position and closes on another known position is by
far the most reliable because a check on the position of the final point checks both the linear and
angular measurements of the traverse.
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Closed traverse is the required method of traverse at the NHDOT. An open traverse is
unacceptable.

All control surveys will be tied to the New Hampshire State Plane Coordinate System.

Geodetic control (data to be furnished by supervisor) The quantity of control to be
established will be determined by the Supervisor dependent on traverse length.

In most cases, traverses 0.6 mile (1 km) or longer will have control at both ends with a
maximum of 1.0 mile (1.6 km) spacing between control points.

Data for projects 1000 feet (300 meters) or smaller in length may be collected directly from
geodetic control points.

All control within the area of a projects limits shall be occupied or side shot.

All traverses will be done using tripods at the instrument setup, backsight, and foresight
stations. Traverses should be laid out to balance distances and angles and minimize the use of
intermediate points.

Under most circumstances, distances between traverse points shall not exceed 600 ft (180
m).

Horizontal tolerances set in electronic equipment should never exceed 20 seconds Vertical
tolerances set in electronic equipment should never exceed 20 seconds. All observations taken with
more than these set tolerances will not be accepted.

A record of current and successful calibration tests on all EDM equipment, including total
stations, used on NHDOT projects must be on file at the NHDOT Survey Office. The test must
certify that the equipment meets or exceeds manufacturers specifications. Consultant Crews must
submit a complete baseline certification done within 3 months of the start of State projects. All
crews must do a complete baseline certification every twelve months. (See plate 222.1)

Adjustments of the total station (per equipment manual)

These items should be checked weekly or anytime the integrity of the instrument is in question.
Generally, the process should take less than 1/2 hr.

Plate level
Collimation
Tribrachs, checked regularly including circular level
Do not perform cross hair adjustments. This adjustment must be done at a
certified repair facility.

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Least-Squares

The least-squares method of adjustment of a traverse applies corrections to survey
observations in such a manner that the weighted sum of the squares of the adjustments to the
measured angles and distances is a minimum. The least-squares method of adjustment is the
accepted method of adjustment at the NHDOT.

Minimum Horizontal Closure - 1:15,000

Minimum Vertical Closure - square root of miles x 0.05 foot (km x 0.15 m) for differential
levels. Trigonometric standards will be determined by the Survey Office on a project by project
basis.

If required, differential leveling shall be used to check vertical accuracy on all
photogrammetry projects and other projects as determined by the Survey Office.

If a traverse fails to conform to the required standards, a rerun of the traverse will be made.

All traverse information collected in electronic data recorders is to be delivered to the
NHDOT Survey Office in MOSS format for adjustment. Remote survey crews must download data
onto the global drive at designated District Office locations. Consultant Crews may submit data to
the Survey Office by e-mail or diskette. Copies of field notes are to be faxed to the Survey Office.
All downloads must be accompanied by an SDR processing log. (See plate 222.2)

SEE DATA COLLECTOR PARAMETER SETTINGS documentation for required data collector
information.

224 BRI DGE SURVEYS

Where stream, road, railroad, etc., crossings necessitate a structure, information must be accurately
obtained to enable designers to adequately design a structure to fit the conditions.
The following information will be taken from the center line or traverse:

1. Complete Topography of the river to include at least 200 ft (60 m) upstream & 100 ft
(30 m) downstream

2. Locate all ledge outcrops, abandoned piers and abutments, and large boulders.

3. Record approximate location, type and size of nearest structure upstream and
downstream.

4. Note any other information, which may be beneficial to the designers.

Special in-depth surveys may be requested to determine any lateral or vertical movement of
an existing structure. This survey will usually involve complete detail of the structure, horizontally
and vertically. Detailed instructions will be furnished to the Crew Chief on each project.
(See plate 224.1 224.4)
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225 RAI LROAD CROSSI NGS

The following information will be collected for railroad crossing surveys:

1. Alignment with bearing and detail along both roadway and track for three hundred feet
(90 m) on ninety-degree crossings, more if the crossing is on a skew. Alignment shall be
in the centerline of the existing roadway at the crossing if possible.

2. Profiles of the road and both rails.

3. Existing drainage and conditions of it.

4. Check AAR-DOT number of crossing (Should be on signal post, crossbuck or nearest
pole.)

5. General comments on crossing and protection, if any, description and condition of
crossing.

6. General detail wanted: width of road, shoulders, paved or gravel, switches, frogs,
telephone poles, tree lines, building, utilities (sewer, water, drainage, power, fiber optics,
etc.).

7. Establish a bench mark on the project. Do not use railroad equipment for a bench mark
as it will probably be removed during construction.

226 CHANNEL CHANGES

Extensive channel change surveys are sometimes required to conform to highway relocation
proposals. Information regarding high and low water conditions, existing retaining walls, area drainage
patterns, adjacent facilities using water from a stream and its purpose, and any other existing conditions or
items that in some way have a direct bearing on the proposal, ecologically or otherwise, must be obtained.
Generally a full topographic survey will be taken utilizing state plane coordinates with an
accuracy of 1 ft (0.250 m).

227 LAND SURVEYS

At times a complete property survey, plus a plan, is required to be made by the Survey Section.
These are to conform to current regulations as established by law, and the Code of Ethics and Standards
as adopted by the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association.
228 SURVEYS FOR SPECI AL PURPOSES

In addition to surveys for highway projects, the Department, from time to time, will perform
surveys for other agencies within the State. (i.e.: Fish and Game, Dept. of Safety, etc)
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228.1 HYDROGRAPHI C SURVEYS

1. In waters not affected by tides, the usual objective of the survey is to ascertain water
volume or the underwater contour features.

2. In tidal streams, adjacent to existing structures where erosion exists, periodic evaluations
are made to determine any subsequent changes caused by erosion.

228.2 HYDRAULI C SURVEYS

This section provides procedures for the most direct means of acquiring survey
measurements for the hydraulic analysis of culverts and stream crossings. Many times the survey
information is needed as part of an emergency response, therefore the request for survey should
have the required cross section measurements without a complete topographic survey of the area
which is not required nor is it cost effective. The extra details involve additional survey time, as well
as plan preparation and consequently delay the hydraulic analysis.

Planning and orientation of traverse points:
GPS control is needed for hydraulic surveys because most of the watersheds are
delineated using USGS Quads and other information on State plane coordinates.

Vertical control:
At least two TBMs will be set.

Spacing and naming of cross sections:
At least four cross sections will be measured upstream of the crossing and three
sections will be measured downstream of the crossing.
Two of the cross sections will be within two (2) ft of the inlet and the outlet of the
culvert or bridge. This is to determine convergence and divergence of flow entering
and leaving the culvert.
There will be a cross section taken approximately 20 ft upstream of the inlet in order
to further detail the convergence at the headwater pool.
There will be two additional cross sections required on each side of the road. These
sections will be selected based on the best representation of the natural stream
channel known as a reach. Generally, it is useful to space the additional cross
sections to provide a representation of the change in the gradually varied flow. The
exact location of these cross sections will be determined and flagged by the engineer.
Occasionally it may be required to monument a cross section with iron rods in order
to monitor long-term sediment transport and migration of the stream channel.

Points acquired at the cross section:
Measurements should be taken with a total station unless the conditions are
favorable for reliable survey grade GPS.
Points acquired within a cross section must start from left to right, looking
downstream. This is how the data is entered into the hydraulic engineering software.
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Cross sections must be numbered starting from the downstream end. The labeling
scheme is 10, 20,30,40,50,60, 70 with 30 & 40 typically being immediately upstream
and downstream of the culvert or bridge. This labeling scheme allows room for
additional cross sections that can be interpolated or measured (see plate 228.2).
There are 4 locations required to accurately determine capacity of a given reach.
Survey points are needed at the thalweg, bottom of bank, top of bankfull, and twice
bankfull depth for each cross section. The hydraulics section will flag the cross
section locations and individual shots.
o Thalweg- The deepest part of the channel at the given cross section (not the
center of the reach).
o Bottom of Bank- this point is delineated by a transverse break in stream
channel slope
o Top of Bank (bankfull elevation)- This stage is delineated by the elevation
point of incipient flooding, marked by deposits of sand or silt at the active
scour mark, break in stream bank slope, perennial vegetation limit, rock
discoloration, and root hair exposure
o Twice Bankfull- this is the flood prone area of a given reach. These survey
points should delineate the width of the stream provided it were running at 2
times the depth at bankfull.
Sketch:
The survey sketch should show the road and the stream as well as all cross sections
and control points and any other relevant features.
Inverts, several centerline stream elevations, and the elevation of the road at the
culvert should be shown on the sketch.
The culvert material and the length must be shown on the sketch.
The sketch should include a description of the channel bed material (boulders,
gravel, pebbles, sand, silt, clay)
Any known buildings that have flooded need to be shown on the field sketch and the
address must be recorded. The building and sill should be located.

Field Notes:
Shots on a sections will be coded PELV, with a note for the description. Shots not
located on a section will be coded with the appropriate code. (see plate 228.2)
Figure names of X10, X20, X30, etc need to be used for the cross section strings
when collected from left to right as seen looking downstream.
Changes in rod height should be kept to a minimum.


Looking down stream the sequence of these shots is left to right. These shots are mirrored on the
opposite bank.
1. Twice Bankfull
2. Bankfull
3. Bottom of Bank
4. Thalweg

229 BORI NG LAYOUTS

The responsibility of locating boring points, with elevations, on many structure sites may be
delegated to the Survey Section.

The location of these points must be accurately laid out as described on bridge boring plans,
which accompany each request. Ground elevations should be noted at each point. In some cases, it may
be impractical to place stakes at the exact location of the boring, therefore it may be necessary to place
other stakes that give direction and offset information to these points. The points should be flagged with
pink flagging.
The loose-leaf field notes or the excel spreadsheet, is to be returned with boring layout
plans after completion of layout, will be complete as to descriptions, computations, project number,
date, weather, names of crew members, etc. (See Plate 229)
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CONSTRUCTI ON SURVEYS
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300 CONSTRUCTI ON PLANS FOR LAYOUT WORK

301 CONSTRUCTI ON SURVEY REQUEST PROCEDURES

302 CARE AND USE OF FI ELD NOTEBOOKS

303 I NI TI AL LAYOUT

303.1 ALI GNMENT

303.12 CONSTRUCTI ON LI NE OFFSET

303.13 ESTABLI SHMENT OF REHABI LI TATI ON OF CONSTRUCTI ON LI NES

303.14 BOOKS OF TABLES

303.15 SPI RAL CURVES

303.2 LI NE TI ES

303.25 CONSTRUCTI ON TI ES

303.3 STAKI NG FOR RI GHT-OF-WAY BOUNDS

303.32 STAKI NG FOR UTI LI TY POLES

303.35 CONSTRUCTI ON BENCHLI NE

303.36 RELOCATI ON OF BENCH MARKS

303.4 SI DE-STAKI NG CENTERLI NE

303.5 SI DE-STAKE LEVELI NG

303.7 ROADWAY TOPOGRAPHY

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304 STRUCTURE LAYOUTS

305 TOPOGRAPHY FOR STRUCTURE EXCAVATI ON

306 TOPOGRAPHY FOR LEDGE EXCAVATI ON

307 TOPOGRAPHY FOR MUCK EXCAVATI ON

309 WASTE AREAS

310 STAKES AND GRADES DURI NG CONSTRUCTI ON

312 LAYOUT FOR CURBI NG AND SI DEWALKS

315 LAYOUT FOR FENCI NG ALONG RI GHT-OF-WAY

317 ESTABLI SHI NG GRADES FOR PAVEMENT

320 FI NAL CENTERLI NE ALI GNMENT

322 DEVI ATI ONS FROM ESTABLI SHED PROCEDURES OR POLI CI ES

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300 CONSTRUCTI ON PLANS FOR LAYOUT WORK

The Crew Chief should thoroughly study the construction plans that are delivered during the bid
advertising stage. There will be a set of working plans which have been reduced photographically to
approximately half scale, a set of right-of-way prints (where right-of-way is to be purchased) and a set of
bridge plans, where needed will be furnished. Alignment stakeout report sheets, with coordinates, will also
be provided.
301 CONSTRUCTI ON SURVEY REQUEST PROCEDURES

All construction requests for services of a survey crew will be made by the Contract Administrator
directly to the Survey Office, the Survey Area Supervisor or the Chief of Design Services. The survey
crew will accomplish what was specifically stated in the request, without deviations, unless additional work
is requested by the Contract Administrator. If this occurs, the Survey Office must be notified.
302 CARE AND USE OF FI ELD NOTEBOOKS

The Survey Supervisor will issue the pertinent field books for Construction purposes. As soon as
the State field office is set up, the Crew Chief will store these books each night in the office safe, in a
drawer assigned by the Contract Administrator. It is important to leave the books at the field office,
readily available to the Contract Administrator or to other survey crews that may be assigned to the
project. Any transfer of books to the Concord Office during the construction phase must be made
through the Survey Supervisor. When a project is closed down for the winter, the storage of the field
books shall be coordinated with the Survey Area Supervisor. This rule will also apply at the termination of
a project, prior to the removal of the field office.
All rules pertaining to indexing, referencing and legibility found under PRELIMINARY
SURVEY will apply to the construction phase. Other special rules pertaining to the use of
notebooks will be given under the various items of CONSTRUCTION SURVEY. Consultant
survey crews working on projects with Supplemental Specification 105.08 will be required to make
Xerox copies of information in the field books for their daily operations. (See Plate 302.1 & 302.2)

303 I NI TI AL LAYOUT

The Initial Layout stage includes all survey duties, which will be initiated after the project has been
advertised and will hopefully be completed before the bids are opened. These are listed in the suggested
order of completion.
303.1 ALI GNMENT

The traverse on all surveys should be carefully run, as it is the basic control for all phases of
the survey and construction. The traverse will be balanced at NHDOT Survey Office in Concord to
insure that it meets the Horizontal and Vertical standards. (See section 160.1 & 160.2)

There are certain procedures, which if carefully followed, will increase the accuracy of work
done with the instrument. With the use of controls set by the Geodetic Survey Section, errors,
which previously went unnoticed or were ignored, now become apparent. The procedures
mentioned hereafter should be followed in all alignment work.

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To layout a given alignment, the Area Survey Supervisor will obtain the final adjusted
traverse information, the coordinates of all control points and 50 ft (20 m) stationing, COGO
reports supporting the alignment, and any plans showing the alignment with respect to the physical
features on the ground. This information will be provided by the Design Group requesting the
alignment layout.

Traverse points set from Geodetic Control Monuments are placed at intervals of
approximately 750 ft (230 m) along the existing roadway. These points will be utilized for setting
out the alignment with the Total Station/Data Recorder. The crew chief will either keyboard enter
the alignment information or have the Survey Office personnel Upload the information into the
Data Recorder. The Instrument Operator will verify the information keyboard entered or Uploaded
is correct. When any information is received by the Survey Crew, the first task is to verify that the
information received is correct. All curve information is independently computed and compared to
the plan information. Once this has been determined the deflection angles will be computed and the
alignment information will be entered into NHDOT field books for a permanent record.

Stationing at 50 ft (20 m) intervals will proceed. All points will be on flushed stakes (where
applicable) with a reference stake noting the station. Generally the stationing will run in a south to
north, or west to east direction.

In order to find the flushed centerline stake under adverse conditions, such as deep snow,
the following procedure in respect to reference stakes, [sometimes called witness stakes] and risers
will be utilized on every project. Risers will be placed 1 ft (0 .3 m) from centerline stakes on the
right side of the stake. The reference stakes will be placed on the opposite side of the centerline
stake from the riser and 6 inches (0.15 m) from the centerline stake.

303.12 CONSTRUCTI ON LI NE OFFSETS

Where access to Construction Centerlines are not possible or reasonable, offset lines will be utilized.
303.13 ESTABLI SHMENT OR REHABI LI TATI ON OF CONSTRUCTI ON LI NES

Any construction line change shown on the plans must be established in the field as soon as
possible, and field-closing the layout must be done to insure that no mistakes have been made. All layout
should be coordinated/prioritized with the Contract Administrator. Occasionally a survey crew may be
given a construction line change to stake prior to advertising for bids, in which case charges will be to the
preliminary phase of the project.
303.14 BOOKS OF TABLES

Survey personnel, as well as office personnel, will use data from HIGHWAY CURVES by IVES
and Kissam for TRANSITION CURVES FOR HIGHWAYS by JOSEPH BARNETT.
IVES and KISSAM tables are based on the arc definition. The principal change in procedure lies
in the fact that these tables establish the length of radius for a 1-degree curve at 5729.58 ft (1746.3789 m).
Survey, as well as Design, will use the tabular values as shown in Table 10 plus the
appropriate T and E corrections as shown in IVES and KISSAM. For chord corrections, Table II,
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will be used as shown. However, the policy for work in the field to establish 25 foot stations within
curvatures 10 degrees or greater will be followed.

303.15 SPI RAL CURVES

Spiral curves will be utilized on all Primary and Interstate alignment within curves of 1
degree or more, unless otherwise specified. Simple and compound curves will be used in all other
places. (See plates 303.15CE, 303.15SE, 303.15CM, & 303.15SM )

303.2 LI NE TI ES

Tie points should be established a maximum distance of 500 ft (150 m) apart along the
centerline. The plan profile of finished grade should be studied for the location of vertical curves, in
order to insure level sight distance between tied out control. Sharp curves may require additional
ties, where trees or other obstacles may present a problem in turning off deflections with the
instrument. Be sure that the nearest tie to the centerline is located a minimum of 20 ft (6 m) outside
the clearing edge. Hub ties are preferable, using standard survey stakes or oak hubs driven flush
with the ground, with nails driven through appropriate ribbon. Three hub ties should be used on
one side of the centerline. Where practical, there should be a minimum of 30 ft (10 m) and
preferably not more than 50 ft (15 m) between each hub. It will also be helpful to place one of the
hubs on the right-of-way line. A reference stake, slanted toward the hub, will be driven about 6
inches (0.15 m) into the ground beside each tie point. The reference stake will be marked showing
the station and offset distance from centerline. A tall riser flagged with appropriate ribbon color will
be driven on the opposite side of each tie point. (See plate 303.2)

Hub ties will be set at 90 degrees to the centerline, and so shown in the alignment book on
the sketch pages with the alignment. Occasionally it may be necessary to tie out a point on a skew
angle, to avoid some object such as a large tree. Be sure to show the skew angle on your alignment
sketch. (See plate 303.21)

In urban areas it is sometimes necessary or more practical to use swing ties. Three objects
should be located outside of the work areas, where tie points can be conveniently established for the
control station. The angle from the control point to any pair of swing ties should be approximately
60 to 90 degrees. Common swing tie locations are corners of foundations or other similar objects.
Care should be taken that the points picked can be used during all stages of construction. When
using corners of foundations or corner boards of buildings, it is also important to indicate the point
from which the measurement was taken, such as the height above the ground or the number of
concrete blocks above the ground. In urban areas it is a must that the Crew Chief ask for permission
from the property owners before putting stakes of any kind outside of the State right-of-way.

Any stakes placed on lawns must be driven flush. It is suggested that the top of the flushed stake
be dabbed with a spot of yellow or white paint for easy identification. Existing line ties should be
checked, and replaced or added to as needed.
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303.25 COORDI NATE TI ES

Coordinate tie points can be used instead of line ties when your supervisor has made
arrangements with the Contract Administrator for the Project. Coordinate tie points can either be line ties
coordinated or a construction traverse. A construction traverse will be set and adjusted before any layout
is started. Trigonometric levels should be run with any construction traverse; sometimes you will need to
locate detail, needing elevations, on a project. The points should be set outside of all working areas for the
project to avoid being destroyed.

303.3 STAKI NG FOR RI GHT-OF-WAY BOUNDS

The survey crew will be expected to set all bound points during the construction stage. A
complete list of bound point locations should be recorded in the alignment book at the time of the
original stakeout (for the Contract Administrator's use) and as bound points are set during the
construction stages, each location should be checked off, dated and initialed in the book.
(See plate 303.3)

A record should be kept by the Crew Chief of any bound points, which must be reset because the
Contractor has knocked out the original bound ties. This record should be forwarded to the Contract
Administrator after the bound points have all been set.
The accepted method of setting bound points is to set a hub stake at the bound location with
straddle stakes. A reference stake at the bound location should show the station and offset. The straddle
stakes should be set by instrument a minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) either side of the bound location. The line
nails on the straddles should protrude above the stakes. The stakes should be firm, but high enough to
allow stringing above the bound location with enough vertical clearance for a plumb bob. Distances from
the straddle nails to the bound points should be measured either a steel tape or prism and recorded to 0.01
ft (0.004 m) on the inside face of each straddle stake. It is advisable, where bound points are located at a
considerable distance from the centerline, to leave additional tie stakes, in case the bound straddles are
lost.
All bound points should have a riser and be flagged, using a combination of green and white
plastic ribbon.
303.32 STAKI NG FOR UTI LI TY POLES

The responsibility of utility pole staking on many projects may be delegated to the Survey
Section.
The location of these points must be accurately laid out as described on the Pole Relocation
Summary Sheets, which accompany each request. The stakes should be marked with UTL POLE,
the station and offset, and painted orange. The stakes should also have a witness riser flagged with
red and white. In some cases, it may be impractical to place stakes at the exact location of the utility
pole. In those cases contact the survey request originator to discuss an appropriate plan of action.
(See plate 303.2)
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The loose-leaf notes, to be returned with the Pole Relocation Summary Sheets after
completion of layout, will be complete as to description, computations, project number, date,
weather, names of crew member, etc. (See plate 303.321)
303.35 CONSTRUCTI ON BENCH LI NE

Level work is extremely important and the Crew Chief shall thoroughly train members of his crew
in the proper methods to obtain the accuracy required for this work.
It is the policy of the Department of Transportation to use National Geodetic Vertical Datum of
1929 and mean low water along the coast where tidal waters are involved to correspond with Government
charts and maps. A conversion to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 is available on request. A
near complete record of all known bench marks is maintained at the Concord office. A tie-in shall be
made to the datum of any previous survey at either end, or crossing, of the survey.
Bench marks provide a series of semi-permanent marks of reference of known accurate elevation
at frequent points along the construction line.
Bench marks shall be established at:

[a] Approximately 500 ft (150m) intervals in level country.

[b] At 50 ft (15 m) difference in elevation in hilly country.

[c] One per city block on urban surveys.

[d] Any others that may be considered useful during construction, such as structure
locations, grade crossings, etc. On structures, two bench marks must be established, one
high and one low.

All work involved in setting bench marks shall be done with the self-leveling level. These levels
can be procured through the Area Survey Supervisor. These levels are to be returned to the Area Survey
Supervisor as soon as vertical control is established.
Bench marks shall be established on some permanent object outside of construction limits
and should be accessible for construction purposes. Bench marks should be set on permanent, solid
objects. Trees in inhabited areas must not be scarred in any way. Bench marks shall be numbered to
agree with the number of the full station preceding it. The description of the bench mark, stating
actual station and offset distance, should be complete and accurate and recorded into the notebook.
A descriptive stake may be nailed to bench mark trees in wooded areas. Turning points (T.P.'s),
should be established on a firm and distinct point for accurate work. T.P.'s must be numbered
consecutively from the point of beginning starting with Number 1. A brief description of the T.P.s
shall be noted. (See plate 303.35)

A double-rodded bench line is run throughout the project with accuracy consistent with third
order leveling, which is 0.05 ft (0.015 m) times the square root of the length of the level run in miles
(kilometers). Starting and ending where possible, with a permanent bench mark of known elevation.
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Where there arent any permanent bench marks at the end of the project, a double rodded
run is required for accuracy. An acceptable bench line run should then be adjusted as shown.
(See Plate 303.351)

Precautions necessary to assure accurate bench mark levels include:

1. Peg test instrument.

2. Balanced backsights and foresights not to exceed 200 ft (60 m).

3. The level rod must be of correct length and graduation - check it with a steel chain for
absolute length.

4. Always lightly tap the self-leveling level before reading, observing that the prism is
"floating" properly as shown by a "float" of several hundreds above and below the final
reading as the level stabilizes.

303.36 RELOCATI ON OF BENCH MARKS

All bench marks that fall within the clearing limits must be transferred prior to construction. The
transfer should be made before the bench mark tree is cut; even though the root with the spike and
washers may still be in the ground. The tree roots will occasionally shift position when relieved of the
weight of the tree. All bench mark transfers should have the letter "A" suffixed to the number [e.g., B.M.
102-A]. Use the bench mark book to record all B.M. transfers, and void all those bench marks that have
been destroyed.
If any Geodetic Control disk is found to be in the construction work area, take a disk
rubbing, record a description and notify the Survey Office. The Geodetic Survey Section will
determine if replacement is warranted.

303.4 SI DE-STAKI NG CENTERLI NE

As soon as construction line alignments are final, reference stakes (called side stakes) should be set
at right angles to each 50 ft (20 m) construction centerline station. These stakes should be placed 20 ft (6
m) beyond the clearing edge.
Normally, side stakes should be set left and right of centerline. In certain situations it may
be necessary to double-stake on one side only, but stake on both sides if possible. Double staking
should be used on the right-of-way side of double barrel highways when the median strip is going to
be worked during construction. There should be a minimum of 20 ft (6 m) between double stakes.

A side stake should be driven into the ground two-thirds of its length, leaving a wide face
parallel to the centerline. The face seen from the centerline shall be marked with the station and
offset distance, e.g., 192' over 72+50. A tall riser flagged with red plastic ribbon [blue or white on
ramp side stakes] shall be set within 1 ft (0.3 m) and directly behind each side stake.
(See plate 303.2 & 303.35)

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Occasionally it is necessary to drive the side stakes flush with the ground, where they fall on a
lawn or where there is extensive vandalism. When this is the case the top of the stake should be painted
to aid in finding the stake.
In urban areas, side stakes should not be set outside of the right-of-way, unless the Crew
Chief has obtained permission from the property owner.

All side stake distances must be measured with a steel tape or Total Station EDM. It is
customary to set all side stakes to an even distance. Be certain, after the stake is in the ground that
the offset distance and station are still showing, and the distance on the stake agrees with the actual
distance measured.

303.5 SI DE STAKE LEVELI NG

All side stakes must be leveled at the earliest possible opportunity. In wooded areas no attempt
should be made to do any leveling until the trees and brush are removed. Generally, the most efficient
method of leveling side stakes is to use two Rodpersons and two rods. This gives a minimum of delay
between readings by the Instrument Operator. The Rodperson should carefully set the rod on the high
corner of the side stake. Where possible, he/she should stand directly behind the rod, facing the
instrument. In this way he/she can make the rod plumb and can accurately rock the rod through plumb 6
inches (0.15 m) to the front and 6 inches (0.15 m) to the rear. The Instrument Operator should carefully
check his level bubble before each reading, pick the lowest reading obtained on the rod and clearly call it
out to the notekeeper, calling each digit separately. The notekeeper should repeat the reading, and the
Rodperson should immediately call out the station number and the offset distance left or right. Before
leaving the stake, the Rodperson should make certain the corner of the stake, which was leveled, is clearly
marked with an indelible marker.
The notekeeper should record the level notes on loose-leaf notepaper, being careful to show
the offset distances in the second column from the left. In areas where the stakes are driven flush
the notekeeper will have to refer to the notes showing the distances recorded at the time the side
stakes were set. (See plate 303.5)

All stake elevations must be computed and then checked by another person in the survey
crew. Then the backs of the stakes will be marked with the proper elevations.

The most efficient procedure is to have one person reading the elevations, two people
marking side stakes, and the fourth person checking or figuring other stake notes.
Acceptable alternative methods include: Remote elevation, using Data Recorder/Total Station.
303.7 ROADWAY TOPOGRAPHY

Occasionally there will be areas where excavation or fill has changed the contour of the ground
since the original roadway topography was taken. New topography must be taken in these areas prior to
construction.
304 STRUCTURE LAYOUTS

Prior to any structure layout all adjustments must be made to the Total Station. On a construction
project where one or more structures are to be built, the survey crew will be furnished with a full size set
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of bridge plans. Generally, a survey layout sketch is incorporated on one of the plan sheets for each
bridge. If not, a suitable layout must be developed from the plans. The Survey Crew Chief will obtain the
Contract Administrator's approval for the proposed layout. Occasionally, field conditions may warrant a
change in the normal layout procedure. However, every layout, even if only a partial layout, must have a
triangulation check.
The Crew Chief will make a layout sketch in the field notebook. Use as many pages as
needed to show all of the required information. It is important to show the bridge number and
description and the stations and angles of crossing to the centerline or centerlines of construction.
Use the following steps for bridge layout procedures:
(See plate 304)

It should be noted that the layout must be developed independently by the Crew Chief and
recorded in the field book with his/her signature. The Instrument person will independently check
the layout as developed from the plans and indicate by his/her signature agreement with the Crew
Chief.

It is acceptable for all working points on the original bridge layout to be set from two proven
traverse points in the immediate vicinity of the work area.

The purpose of the checks is to avoid costly mistakes. The accuracy needed in all field
measurements cannot be over emphasized. This is especially true where multiple span structures are
involved. The normal tolerance in diagonal check measurement should not be over 0.01 ft (3 mm).
The diagonal distance checks are very important, but angle checks are also helpful in determining
errors in layout. As many working points as possible should be checked by span and diagonal
inverse field measurements. (See plate 304)

Once the bridge layout has been completed and checked on one side of the centerline of
bridge, intermediate tie points should be set on the same line of sight. After the tie points are all set
on one side of the bridge, new line of sight should be taken on the furthest sight point and each
point carefully checked. Any slight variation must be corrected. It is customary to use cup tacks to
mark the line on the stakes.

To establish the sight points on the same centerline of bearing on the opposite side of the
centerline of bridge, the preferred method is to set the instrument on one of the outermost ties just
established, then take line on the point just occupied on the centerline of bearing at the centerline of
bridge and to project thru this point to set a tie point a maximum distance on the opposite side of
the centerline of bridge. Intermediate tie points can now be set. Where possible, all of the points
now established along the centerline of bearing should be checked from one set-up, by taking line
from one outside point to the opposite outside point and making sure that each intermediate point
is on a perfectly straight line.

All distances must be measured with a calibrated Total Station. If this type of instrument is
not available a calibrated bridge tape must be used.

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Where wing lines are laid out on skew angles, the accuracy of the layouts should be checked
with additional diagonal measurements to the ends of the wings from the nearest centerline of
bearing at the centerline of bridge.

When bridge targets are used, it is important to have a hub tie directly under the target or
within a few feet of the target. This will allow the Contract Administrator to accurately check the
target to see if it has been disturbed.

All bridge tie hubs shall be driven flush with the ground, with reference stakes clearly
marked for each hub. "Bull pens" made with risers and spaced far enough apart to allow the setting
up of an instrument between them, shall be set around each hub. The "bull pens" shall be well
outlined with yellow plastic ribbon. Bridge targets shall be nailed onto rugged frames, well braced
and firmly attached to permanent objects or driven firmly into the ground. With the small bridge
targets, it may not be necessary to make an elaborate frame.

The preliminary bridge layout will include ties and targets as requested by the Contract
Administrator along the centerline of bridge, the centerline of bearings for the abutments and piers
and along the working lines for the wings. The centerline of bearings and the centerline of bridge
should have a minimum of three ties each side of the location of the structure. There should be
three hub ties for each skewed wing.

Following the complete bridge layout, a survey crew may be called back to check spans after
the concrete has been poured. The Contract Administrator will set his own grades on abutments,
piers and footers.

305 TOPOGRAPHY FOR STRUCTURE EXCAVATI ON

Structure excavation is paid for as a separate bridge item; therefore the survey crew, upon
completion of a bridge layout, will be asked to take topography for excavation for the footings of
abutments and piers. The base line used for these sections is the same base line as used for the layout of
the abutments and piers, i.e., the centerline of bearing or the face of abutments. Topography must be well
beyond the limits of construction. A section will be taken to cover every angle point on the footing for
the abutments, wings and piers. In ledge areas it may be first necessary to take topography for earth
structure excavation. Then after the ledge has been exposed, it may be necessary to take additional
topography for ledge structure excavation. A layout sketch or sketches must be in the field book to show
the layouts for structure excavation for each abutment or pier. This book would include the structure
layout, the ties, T.B.M. transfer information and structure excavation sections. Two T.B.M.'s established
for the bridge should be set at a convenient location to be used during construction. The elevation should
be set by running a double-rodded or inverted rod line from an established bench mark through the
T.B.M.'s to another established bench mark beyond the structure. The T.B.M. elevation should then be
adjusted to fit the two bench marks. See minimum standards of Bench Mark Closures. The integrity of the
TBMs for Structure Construction must be maintained. See construction Bench line section 303.35
306 TOPOGRAPHY FOR LEDGE EXCAVATI ON

Please be advised on ledge projects, if the ledge is greater than 10' (3 m) in height, the use of
a reflectorless total station will be used. The survey supervisor will arrange a crew for this work. No
person will be exposed to the hazard of falling.
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Ledge topography requires much more attention for accurate quantities, please exercise more
care. Where ledge is classified, (i.e.; a bid price is set for ledge excavation), the survey crew will be asked to
take topography or original sections on all ledge after it has been exposed. Care should be used, since the
prices for classified ledge excavation run high. The Survey Crew Chief should refuse to detail any ledge
that is not properly stripped. On ledge that lacks uniformity, small pockets of unstripped ledge will
occasionally be found. The Survey Crew Chief will not detail this ledge unless the contractor furnishes a
man with a hand shovel to expose the ledge in the questionable areas. In the interest of accuracy, if drill
rigs are actively working in the area to be detailed, the contractor should be asked to shut down the rigs
briefly until the sections have been completed.
Note: Alternative methods may be employed for ledge work. Coordinate with your Contract
Administrator prior to doing any work.

The topography will be taken with at least one shot shown beyond the exposed ledge.

On jobs where ledge is bid unclassified, (i.e., where ledge is paid for on the same price basis
as earth excavation), the survey crew may be asked to take original topography. The purpose of this
topography is to give a quantity basis for over-breakage or when a sub-contractor is involved.

307 TOPOGRAPHY FOR MUCK EXCAVATI ON

Where there is a separate item for muck excavation, topography will be taken following the
excavation. Topography will be carried out to old ground, with the shots actually taken in the muck clearly
labeled with an M above the offset distances. Zero-out stations must be shown at the beginning and end
of the muck area.
Note: Alternative methods may be employed for muck work. Coordinate with your Contract
Administrator prior to doing any work.
309 WASTE AREAS

During the construction stage there may be excavated material classified as waste. This material
may be deposited in an area approved by the Contract Administrator. It may be placed within roadway
sections or in a pit. Original topography must be taken to show elevations of the ground prior to the
deposit. When the waste is placed in an area that was detailed prior to construction, the originals for
waste will in effect be semi-finals for the particular roadway area or pit area. Then the finals will give the
quantity of the waste deposit.
310 STAKES AND GRADES DURI NG CONSTRUCTI ON

See Supplemental Specification #105

312 LAYOUT FOR CURBI NG AND SI DEWALKS

See Supplemental Specification #105

315 LAYOUT FOR FENCI NG ALONG RI GHT-OF-WAY

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When right-of-way fencing alignment is required, it is customary to lay out the computed angle
with a transit that will give the computed right-of-way bearing from one bound to the next. In heavily
wooded areas the survey crew will place risers flagged with green and white plastic ribbon along the right-
of-way line for about 200 ft (60 m) in each direction from the bound. When the fence clearing crew has
brushed out the line, the survey crew may return and give good line for the fence. Survey stakes, marked
R.O.W. will be set along the line at approximately 100 ft (40 m) intervals. A riser flagged in green plastic
ribbon will be set beside each survey stake. If, in the opinion of the Survey Area Supervisor, the survey
crew can lay out the line for brushing and then with a minimum of delay follow immediately behind the
brushing crew with stakes for fencing, permission to proceed in this manner may be granted.
317 ESTABLI SHI NG GRADES FOR PAVEMENT

See Supplemental Specification #105

320 FI NAL CENTERLI NE ALI GNMENT

The survey crew may be required to run centerline on the final course, when it is requested. Blank
nails (not flagged) will be used on centerline every 50 ft (20 m). A small spot of paint should be made
directly in front of each nail for a guide to stripe paint the centerline. The station may be painted in the
road in small figures every 500 ft (150 m). There will be no other painting of stations.
322 DEVI ATI ONS FROM ESTABLI SHED PROCEDURES OR POLI CI ES

Whenever there is any deviation in layout work covered by specific instructions previously issued
by this office that is requested by the Contract Administrator or his representative, it is imperative that the
Crew Chief appropriately document the procedure followed, indicating all deviations and under whose
instructions such deviations were made. Also, within twenty-four [24] hours, the Crew Chief shall contact
the Area Survey Supervisor, or the Survey Office to discuss the deviations and to receive further
instructions.























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PLATES
SECTI ON I V
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145 FI ELD BOOK I NDEX

150.30 NHDOT ACCI DENT CAUSE AND PREVENTI ON REPORT

150.31 DSMV 400

150.41 8AWCA

150.42 ACCI DENT I NVESTI GATI ON REPORT

150.43 WI TNESS STATEMENT

150.51 APPLI CATI ON FOR LEAVE FORM PD-8

150.52 WORK CLASS CODES

155 REPORT OF LOST OR DAMAGED PROPERTY FORM P-18

220 MX STRI NG LABEL

222.1 TOTAL STATI ON BASELI NE OBSERVATI ON FORM

222.2 SDR FI LE LOG

224.1 FUNDAMENTAL BRI DGE NOMENCLATURE

224.2 FUNDAMENTAL BRI DGE NOMENCLATURE

224.3 FUNDAMENTAL BRI DGE NOMENCLATURE

224.4 FUNDAMENTAL BRI DGE NOMENCLATURE

228.2 HYDRAULI C SURVEY

229 BORI NG LAYOUT
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302.1 SPECI FI CATI ON 105.08

302.2 MEMO ON SPECI FI CATI ON 105.08

303.15CE CURVE DATA (US FEET)

303.15SE SPI RAL CURVE DATA (US FEET)

303.15CM CURVE DATA (METRI C)

303.15SM SPI RAL CURVE DATA (METRI C)

303.2 PLASTI C FLAGGI NG COLOR CODE

303.21 ALI GNMENT LAYOUT SKEW

303.3 BOUND LAYOUT

303.32 POLE RELOCATI ON SUMMARY SHEET

303.321 POLE RELOCATI ON NOTES

303.35 STAKE MARKI NG CODE

303.351 LEVEL RUN NOTES

303.5 SI DE STAKE LEVELS
304 BRI DGE LAYOUT SKETCH
APPENDI X A MI SCELLANEOUS DETAI LS
APPENDI X B SURVEY CODE DESCRI PTI ONS
APPENDI X C SURVEY CODE DRAWI NGS

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Revised 4/05 Plate 150.3
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
VEHICLE ACCIDENT CAUSE AND PREVENTION REPORT

VEH: REG. # DATE OF ACCIDENT
DISTRICT/BUREAU

1. To be completed by immediate supervisor:
INJ URED HOSPITALIZED
EMPLOYEES NAME VEH. 1:
Was seat belt used? YES NO

OTHERS DRIVERS NAME VEH. 2:

LOCATION OF ACCIDENT

DESCRIPTION




(State Vehicle should be referred to as Vehicle #1)

2. To be completed by District Engineer/Bureau Administrator

ACCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
( ) (Preventable) Our driver failed
to do everything reasonable to
prevent the accident
( ) (Non preventable) Our driver did
everything reasonably possible to
prevent the accident
WHAT DID OUR DRIVER (DO, NOT DO) TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT?



ACTION RECOMMENDED

DATE LAST ATTENDED DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS

DATE: SIGNED:
(DISTRICT ENGINEER/BUREAU ADMINISTRATOR)

3. Drivers acknowledgement: I have read this report and (concur) (non-concur) with the above statements
and comments. (explain non-concurrence on reverse side)

DRIVERS SIGNATURE

4. To be completed by Bureau of Mechanical Services:

Est. damage to state vehicle #1 $ Est. damage to other Veh. $

Est. damage to state vehicle #2 $ Est. damage to property $

5. REVIEWED BY DEPT. ACCIDENT REVIEW BOARD: DATE CHAIRMEN

ACTION RECOMMENDED

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPHSIRE
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SPAULDING BUILDING
95 PLEASANT STREET
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

NOTICE OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE 8aWCA
(Please print or type)

To_____________________________________________________________________ Phone #______________________
(Name of Employer)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Business Name and Address)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH RSA 281-A:20, This is to notify you that an injury occurred.

______________________________________________________________________ SS #__________________________
(Name of Injured Employee)

_____________________________________________________________Daytime Phone #_________________________
(Address of Injured Employee)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Date of Accident or First Treatment)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Place Accident Happened)

Describe your injury or disease, and how it happened. Identify the body part(s) affected._____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

I have been unable to work since my injury. __________ __________
Yes No

I have incurred the following medical bills. ______________________________ ___________________ ______________
Name of Doctor Dates of Service Amount

______________________________ ___________________ ______________
Name of Hospital Dates of Service Amount

______________________________ ___________________ ______________
Other Dates of Service Amount

__________________________________________________ _____________________________________________
(Employers Signature) (Employees Signature)

__________________________________________________ _____________________________________________
(Date) (Date)

This form can be returned to DOL with or without employers signature.

NOTICE TO EMPLOYER
YOU MUST FILE AN EMPLOYERS FIRST REPORT, Form No. 8WC, WITH THE LABOR COMMISSIONER AND
THE NEAREST CLAIMS OFFICE OF YOUR INSURANCE CARRIER, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER
ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE OF THE OCCURRENCE OF AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY OR DISEASE TO
ONE OF YOUR EMPLOYEES OR UPON PRESENTATION OF THIS NOTICE BY HIM, BUT NO LATER
THAN FIVE DAYS THEREAFTER. FAILURE TO COMPLY CARRIES AN AUTOMATIC CIVIL PENALTY
OF UP TO $2500. (RSA 281-A:53)

Form No. 8aWCA (Rev. 08/01) Employers Copy White Employees Copy - Pink
-
-
-
This form must be printed and sent to the NH Department of Labor.
Doc#: HR-SAFE-F-009 REV 2 Revised 6/15/06
NH Department of Transportation
Accident Investigation Report
Reports are to be completed within 24 hours of notice of injury, by the
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
and submitted to Human Resources within 3 working days of notice.
PLEASE PRINT

WHO Employee J ob title
Bureau/District


WHEN Date and Time of Accident/Incident
Date and Time Reported to Supervisor
Witness(s) Name Pictures taken?


INJURY Description of Injuries


Medical attention required: Hospital MD Office visit
First Aid only Crew administered Self-administered Other


FOR DOCUMENTATION PURPOSES ONLY Yes No


WHERE Exact location where accident/incident occurred





WHAT Type of accident/incident (See reverse side)
Description of accident: detail what employee was doing and how



EQUIPMENT
What physical objects, tools, machines, structures or equipment were
involved?



WHY Identify all causes which contributed to the accident/incident (May be more than one)





PPE Type of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn at time of accident/incident
Traffic vest Safety glasses Work gloves Hard hat Ear protection

Safety boots Seatbelt Other (Describe)

PREVENTION What action could be done and by whom to prevent reoccurrence of this type of accident/incident?



What corrective measures have been or will be implemented?




BUREAU ADMINISTRATOR/DISTRICT ENGINEERS RECOMMENDATIONS




Unsafe Act Unsafe Condition(s) Other factors (please explain in detail)

SIGNATURES

Supervisor's Signature Date

Safety Coordinator's Signature (whenever available) Date

Employee Signature (whenever available) Date

Bureau Administrator/District Engineer Signature Date

TYPE OF ACCIDENT

1 Fall from elevation 8 Resulting from motor vehicle accident (report attached)
2 Slip, trip, mis-step 9 Cuts, abrasions, contusions, punctures
3 Struck by 10 Repetitive motion
4 Caught in, under, or between 11 Other (describe)_____________________________
5 Overexertion
a. push, pull
b. lift, lower
c. carry, hold
d. twist, turn
e. bend
12
13
14
15
16
Dermatitis (poison ivy, rashes)
Foreign body in eye or skin
Hearing loss
Insect/animal bite
Environmental (sunburn, heat exhaustion, frost bite)
6 Electrical contact
7 Chemical exposure or contact (oil, fluids, carbon
monoxide, etc)



FOR UNIT SAFETY COMMITTEE ONLY
ACCIDENT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Unsafe Act Unsafe Condition(s) Other factors (please explain in detail)

UNIT SAFETY COMMITTEE COMMENTS
NOTE: From the report, the committee should write a short concise statement regarding the suggested corrective actions to prevent
reoccurrence.


Plate 150.43
WI TNESS STATEMENT

DATE:
To WhomI t May Concer n:

I , , di d wi t ness t he
i nj ur y/ acci dent t o ,
on
Pl ease gi ve descr i pt i on of t he acci dent :















Si gnat ur e of wi t ness

FORM PD-8 Rev. 8/96 & 12/97 RLS EXCEL/L-SLIP
STATE OF N. H.
DEPARTMENT D. O. T. DATE
name request leave as follows:
Employee No:
BEGINNING ENDING
Type of Leave DATE TIME DATE TIME Total Hours
Type of Leave: ANNUAL COMPENSATORY FLMA SICK
OTHER BONUS EDUCATIONAL MILITARY SICK-DEPENDENT
CIVIL FY BONUS FLOATING HOLIDAY WITHOUT PAY SICK-FUNERAL
RESPONSE TO EMPLOYEES REQUESTING LEAVE:
Recommended
Not Recommended
Approved Immediate Supervisor Date
Not Approved
Unauthorized
Use of Leave Officer Authorized to Approve Leave Date
W.P.
W/O.P. Signature for Audit Purposes Only Date
CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR SICK LEAVE
I certify that I was incapacitated or for other reasons specified within the provisions
of sick leave benefits, was unable to attend to my official duties for the time indicated.
State Reason for Leave
Signature Date
SHOULD AN EMPLOYEE BE REQUIRED BY THE EMPLOYER TO FURNISH THE EMPLOYER
WITH A CERTIFICATE FROM AN ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED HEALTH
CARE PRACTITIONER, SUCH CERTIFICATE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
I, , a physician or other licensed health care
practitioner, whose office is located at ,
do certify that above named,
was incapacitated from to inclusive and during such time
due to .
(Signature of Physician or Licensed Health Care Practitioner) (Date)
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE
EMPLOYEE COPY
DETACH
Plate 150.52
WORK CLASS CODES

The following Survey Work Class Codes will be used on Time and Expense
Reports:

100 FIELD SURVEY Roadway, Bridge, and Accident Surveys.

101 FIELD SURVEY Env. Including wetlands, mitigation, and archeology.

102 FIELD SURVEY Photo Id Control.

103 FIELD SURVEY Geodetic Control.

104 OFFICE SURVEY Scheduling, coordination, project data reduction.

105 OFFICE SURVEY Geodetic and photogrametric comps.

253 FIELD SURVEY - All Engineering Survey and Property Survey in
support of a Construction Project that occurs on or after the date that the
project is advertised for bids. This work includes original survey of gravel
areas, crushed gravel stockpiles, classified and unclassified material and
uncovered ledge.

254 OFFICE SURVEY

885 HOLIDAY

888 LEAVE Bonus (Regular and Fiscal Year), Floating Holiday, Annual,
Sick, Compensatory Time, J ury Duty, and Military.

889 SHUTDOWN

904 TRAINING

905 PERSONNEL ADMIN. Interview Committee, Evaluations, Personnel
Hearing, etc.

911 CARE OF EQUIPMENT - Non-Project Charge - Training, inclement
weather, and meetings. Due to inclement weather, unable to perform
survey work on project, sharpening tools, cleaning and adjusting
instruments. When using this charge check with your supervisor before
entering it onto your timesheet.

PLATE 155
Form P-18
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

REPORT OF LOST OR DAMAGED PROPERTY


(Bureau or District) (Location) (Date)

To

I do solemnly swear or affirm the property listed on the reverse side of this report
charged to
has been lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged, in the manner stated in Explanation column.
Title



RECOMMENDATION OF INVESTIGATOR
Date
All the available evidence and testimony have been examined, and it is believed
that







And it is recommended that






Signature Title



DECISION OF AGENCY HEAD OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

Date
Approved for



Signature Title


DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

ASSIGNED
CONTROL
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
OF EQUIPMENT
MAKE MODEL
SERIAL
NUMBER










EXPLANATION
Plate 220
GENERAL USE: String Label:
Bench mark, Survey disk PBMK
Boring, Test Pit PBOR
Level string L
Elevation Point Survey PELV
Elevation Point Survey - Not at Ground PEVV
BOUNDARIES: String Label:
Bound PBND
Drill hole PDHL
Iron pin or pipe PIPN
Project marker PRJM
State line marker PSLM
Town line marker PTLM
ROADWAY FEATURES: String Label:
Center of road CO
Edge of Gravel Road EG
Edge of traveled way TW
Edge of pavement EP
Lane markings LM
Driveway DR
Trail TL
Curb - Left CL
Curb - Right CR
Curb - Top TC
Beam guard rail - Left BL
Beam guard rail - Right BR
Cable guard rail - Left GL
Cable guard rail - Right GR
Double face beam guard rail DF
Jersey barrier JB
Ditch line DL
Bottom of slope BS
Top of slope TS
BRIDGE FEATURES: String Label:
Arch - Bottom BK
Bridge deck BG
Bridge abutment - Top TB
Bridge abutment - Bottom BB
Expansion joint EJ
Exposed bridge footing - Top TF
Exposed bridge footing - Bottom BF
Pier - Top TP
Pier - Bottom BJ
Wing wall - Top WT
Wing wall - Bottom WB
Rip-rap RP
Plate 220
Bridge spot elevations PEBV
Bridge miscellaneous detail features - point string PMBF
RAILROAD FEATURES: String Label:
Railroad RR
Railroad sign PRSN
Railroad signal PRSL
Railroad switchstand PRSW
STRUCTURES: String Label:
Catch basin top PCBD
Catch basin/Drop inlet sump PSUM
Concrete Pad (gas station island; etc.) CP
Dam DM
Dam - bottom DB
Drainage pipe (Survey: use IGL for dir. shots) DP
Drop inlet top PDID
Fence - Barbed wire FB
Fence Other FO
Flushing Basin PFLS
Foundation/Ruin FD
Ground at/near building BE
Retaining wall - Left ---^---^--- RL
Retaining wall - Right ---v---v--- RW
Retaining wall - Top TR
Sidewalk / Patio SK
Sill Point PSIL
Sound Wall SA
Steps SP
UTILITIES: String Label:
Fire hydrant PHYD
Fuel Tank PFTK
Gas Pump PGAS
Gas pumps GP
Gas shutoff PGSO
Guy pole or stub PGUY
Guy wire anchors PANC
Headwall, culvert end - Bottom BH
Headwall - Top TH
Intelligent Transportation Systems IT
Joint power and telephone pole PJNT
Junction box PJCT
Light on joint pole PLTJ
Light on power pole PLTP
Light pole PLIT
Manhole - Drainage PMHD
Manhole - Electric PMHE
Manhole - Gas PMHG
Plate 220
Manhole - Sewer PMHS
Manhole - Telephone PMHT
Manhole - Water PMHW
Pole PPOL
Power pole PPWR
Sluiceway SU
Storage tanks SG
Storage tank fill cap PSTT
Public telephone PBTH
Telephone/telegraph pole PTEL
Tower - all types PPTR
Transmission line/Aerial electric lines AE
Underground Cable TV UC
Underground Electric UE
Underground Fiber Optics UP
Underground Fire Alarm UF
Underground Gas UG
Underground Sewer US
Underground Telephone UT
Underground Water UW
Water gate PWGT
Water shutoff PWSO
SIGNING/SIGNALS: String Label:
Controller cabinet PCCT
Handhole PHHL
Loop detector SD
Magnetic detector sleeve DS
Mast arm pole PMAP
Meter Pedestal PMTR
Pedestrian Signal Pole PWLK
Pullbox PPBX
Sign - Single post PSGN
Sign - Double post PSND
Sign - Billboard or other large sign (string feature) SN
Signal conduit SC
Street light conduit LC
Traffic signal without mast arm PSGL
OTHER GROUND FEATURES: String Label:
Athletic Field AF
Berm BM
Boulder PBDR
Bush PBUS
Cemetery CM
Gate GA
Ground light/yard light PGLT
Flag pole PFPL
Gravestone PGRV
Hedge HE
Plate 220
High water mark HW
Intermittent or small stream ST
Lamp post/private light pole PLPT
Leachfield LF
Mail box PMBX
Miscellaneous detail features - Point string PMDF
Miscellaneous detail features - Not at Ground PMVF
Miscellaneous detail features - Feature string FM
Monuments/statues or other related items PMON
Ornamental features (flower beds; etc.) OR
Parking Meter PARK
Pool QP
Post - all types PPST
Ramp - Boat; etc. RM
Ridge line RD
Rock outcrop Left RO
Rock outcrop Right RK
Satellite dish PDAT
Septic Tank PSTK
Shore line - Left SL
Shore line - Right SR
Stockpile SO
Stone wall SW
Stump PSTP
Swamp/marsh or wet area WA
Swamp symbol PSWP
Top of slope TS
Tree - Coniferous PTCS
Tree - Deciduous PTDS
Vent pipe - Outlet PVNT
Waterfall WF
Well PWEL
Woods line or brush line - Left WL
Woods line or brush line - Right WR
ENVIRONMENT: String Label:
Invasive Species VA
Monitoring Well PMWL
HOTL VT
MHT VM
OHT VK
OHW VH
Prime Wetland VR
Special Aquatic Site VS
TBZ VZ
TOB VB
TOBOHW VO
Vernal Pool VP
Wetland Delineated WD
Plate 220
PIT SURVEYS: (Construction/Audit Items) String Label:
Bottom of slope BS
Level string L
Limit of pit LP
Limit of work LW
Old ground OG
Stockpile SO
Top of slope TS
Waste WS
PJCT PIPN
PBDR PCON
PMAP PBND
PSGL BG
PSTT WD
PBMK HW
PRJM GA
PMON **B
PGRV PMDF
PBOR PGAS
PDHL PFTK
PWEL FMV
PMWL PEVV
PPST PLIT
PCCT PSIL
PPBX JB
SP PSLM
RR PARK
U* PTLM
PSSA BP
PSDR DS
DP AE
PSUM BY
PMH PRSL
PHYD PVNT
PGSO BK
PWSO PSTK
PWGT PMTR
PSTP
* = wild card
MASKING LIST:(NOT USED FOR CONTOURS)
TOTAL STATION BASELINE OBSERVATIONS
BASELINE: DATE:
CREW: INSTRUMENT TYPE:
SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTRUMENT
STATION:
MIRROR
STATION:
TIME OBSERVED HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
with chart ppm & standards offset dialed in
ATMOSHPERIC
PRESSURE
TEMPERATURE
PPM FROM
CHART
INSTRUMENT
HEIGHT
MIRROR
HEIGHT
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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PUBLISHED DISTANCE =
DIFFERENCE =
INSTRUMENT
STATION:
MIRROR
STATION:
TIME OBSERVED HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
with chart ppm & standards offset dialed in
ATMOSHPERIC
PRESSURE
TEMPERATURE
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HEIGHT
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PUBLISHED DISTANCE =
DIFFERENCE =
"Station"
not sea level
avg. of 10 shots
from b/l sheet
must be less than
5 MM OR 0.017 FT.
"F"
PLATE 222.1
Plate 222.2
SDR FILE LOG


PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT NUMBER:

SURVEY REQUESTED BY:

DESCRIPTION:






FILE NAME:

FIELD BOOK:

SURVEY CREW:

TRAVERSE REFERENCED:

DATE:


COMMENTS:










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DGN. NAME
SAVED VIEW
DIRECTORY
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - BUREAU BRIDGE DESIGN
STATE PROJECT NO. FEDERAL PROJECT NO. SHEET NO. TOTAL SHEETS
BEARING
ROADWAY
ABUTMENT
WING
WING
CURB LINE CURB LINE
(WT) TOP
OF WING
(WT) TOP
OF WING
CURB LINE
CURB LINE
(TB) TOP
OF ABUTMENT
(TB) TOP
OF ABUTMENT
(TB) TOP
OF ABUTMENT
(TB) TOP
OF ABUTMENT
(L) EXISTING
GROUND
(RP) RIP RAP
(RP) RIP RAP
ABUTMENT
BACKWALL
ELEVATION
ABUTMENT
(WT) TOP
OF WING
(WB) BOTTOM
OF WING
(BB) BOTTOM
OF ABUTMENT
(BB) BOTTOM
OF ABUTMENT
(WB) BOTTOM
OF WING
(EJ) EXPANSION JOINT
ABUTMENT BACKWALL
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
BEARING
ROADWAY
(WT) TOP
OF WING
CURB LINE
CURB LINE
(TB) TOP
OF ABUTMENT
(TB) TOP
OF ABUTMENT
(RP) RIP RAP
ABUTMENT
(WT) TOP
OF WING
(WB) BOTTOM
OF WING
(BB) BOTTOM
OF ABUTMENT
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
PLAN WITH EXPANSION JOINT
PLAN WITHOUT EXPANSION JOINT
(BG) BRIDGE DECK
(EJ) EXPANSION JOINT
DGN. NAME
SAVED VIEW
DIRECTORY
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - BUREAU BRIDGE DESIGN
STATE PROJECT NO. FEDERAL PROJECT NO. SHEET NO. TOTAL SHEETS
(FM) BOTTOM OF BEAM,
GIRDER OR STRINGER
BEARING
PIER SECTION
(TP) TOP
OF PIER
(L) EXISTING
GROUND
(RP) RIP RAP
(TF) TOP
OF FOOTING
(TP) TOP
OF PIER
(TP) TOP
OF PIER
(TP) TOP
OF PIER
PIER
(COLUMN OR SHAFT)
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
PIER
(COLUMN)
PIER
(SHAFT)
PIER
(SHAFT)
(BJ) BOTTOM
OF PIER
(BJ) BOTTOM
OF PIER
(BJ) BOTTOM
OF PIER
(BJ) BOTTOM
OF PIER
DGN. NAME
SAVED VIEW
DIRECTORY
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - BUREAU BRIDGE DESIGN
STATE PROJECT NO. FEDERAL PROJECT NO. SHEET NO. TOTAL SHEETS
BEARING
ABUTMENT
TOP OF
FOOTING
COPING COPING
CURB LINE
ROADWAY
CURB LINE
(TB) TOP
OF ABUTMENT
(FM) BOTTOM OF BEAM,
GIRDER OR STRINGER
(FM) BOTTOM OF BEAM,
GIRDER OR STRINGER
(PMBF)
(BEAM SEAT)
(PEDESTAL)
(L) EXISTING
GROUND
(RP)
RIP RAP
ABUTMENT
BACKWALL
(EJ) EXPANSION
JOINT
DECK SECTION
ABUTMENT SECTION
N
H
3
1
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S002
tOWN NAME
PROJECT NO.
WHITE
GREEN
RED
DEC. 18, 2009
@ S002 BS @ S001
H.I. = 5.25 H.I. = 5.00
SHOT # CODE DESCRIPTION
X - 10 BEGIN
PELV
X - 10 END
*PUT NOTES IN BOOK
& COLLECTOR*
1000 - 1008 NG,TS,TB,BB,THW,
BB,TB,TS,NG
NORMAL GROUND = NG
TOP OF SLOPE = TS
TOP OF BANK = TB
BOTTOM OF BANK = BB
THALWEG = THW
ON SLOPE = OS
1000
(NG)
1001
(TS)
1002
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ABBREVIATIONS
PLATE 228.2
SEE DETAIL "A"
2

2
0

DETAIL "A"
campton - franconia
p-3801
boring elevations
bridge no. 200/108 s.b.
bridge no. 201/108 n.b.
interstate 93 over
tripoli road
jan. 4, 1969
clear - cold
28" snow
black c.p.
green
white c.h.
blue
sta. b.s. h.i. f.s. elev.
b.m.#1822 1.67 801.54 799.87
790.1
788.8
791.5
792.2
793.7
785.2
786.12 15.42 790.79 4.67 t.p. #4
d.h. #1
d.h. #2
d.h. #3
d.h. #4
d.h. #5
d.h. #4
n.b.
n.b.
n.b.
n.b.
n.b.
s.b.
11.4
12.7
10.0
9.3
7.8
16.3
TYPICAL BORING NOTES - LOOSELEAF
PLATE 229
Plate 302.1
105.08 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades. The Engineer will set stakes and
furnish data necessary to establish the line and grade of the finished surface, the lines and
grades of all waterways and structures, and such other points and bench marks as are
necessary to lay out the Work correctly. This initial layout will include control points,
bench marks, line ties, and leveled side stakes as required for grade control and
reproduction of construction center line. It will also include bridge targets, line ties and
reference stakes for bridges, retaining walls, full span overhead sign structures.
The Engineer will take cross sections as required to complete measurement of
quantities as provided in 109.01. This work includes reference points, base lines, stakes,
bench marks, and cross sections for borrow pits where applicable.
The Engineer will stake and reference all required Rights-of-Way, easement limits
and bounds.
The Contractor shall cooperate in the setting and shall be responsible for the
preservation of all initial layout stakes and marks, and if any of the construction stakes
or marks have been carelessly or willfully destroyed or disturbed by the Contractor, the
cost of replacing them will be charged against the Contractor and will be deducted from
the payment for the work. Damaged or destroyed points, bench marks or stakes or any
reference points damaged or made inaccessible by the progress of the construction shall
be replaced or transferred by the Contractor, subject to verification by the Engineer.
Replacement of all initial layout (with the exception of side stakes or drainage
reference stakes) shall be performed by or under the direction of a Licensed Land
Surveyor.
The Contractor shall perform all necessary layout work not specified above in order
to construct all elements of the Project as shown on the Plans and specified in the
Contract. This work shall include, but shall not be limited to stakeout necessary for re-
establishment of line and grade as earthwork operations progress; stakeout, layout, and
elevations as required for structures, forms, pile layouts, and paving. Prior to paving, the
Contractor shall perform all work necessary to set the blue top stakes for fine grading.
The Contractor shall perform all required layout work with competent, qualified
personnel to meet minimum Third-order, Class I survey accuracy and procedures
(Horizontal: 1 in 10,000, Vertical: 2.0 mm (0.05 ft) X distance in kilometers (miles) ).
Any error, apparent discrepancy, or absence of data in the Department's initial layout
shall be referred to the Engineer in writing for correction or interpretation. The
Contractor is solely responsible for the accuracy of the Work. All computations
necessary to establish the exact position of the Work from control points, shall be made
and preserved by the Contractor. All computations, notes and other records necessary to
accomplish the Work shall be neatly made. Such computations, notes and other records
shall be made available to the Engineer upon request.
The Engineer may check all or any portion of the layout, stake-out or notes made by
the Contractor. Any necessary correction to the Work shall be made immediately by the
Contractor. Such checking by the Engineer will not relieve the Contractor of any
responsibilities for the accuracy or completeness of the work. Rechecking, by the
Engineer, of any portion of the Contractors layout, stakeout or notes will be charged
against the Contractor and will be deducted from the payment for the work.
No claim will be considered because of alleged inaccuracies unless the Contractor
notifies the Engineer thereof in writing immediately upon discovery of the alleged
Plate 302.1
inaccuracies and affords the Engineer opportunity to check or verify the stakes or marks
in question.
105.08.1 No work to establish line and grade will be provided by the Department on
resurfacing areas.

105.08.2 On recycling or reclamation areas the Department will not establish line
and grade. The Contractor shall supply all material and perform all work to determine
the existing line and grade and cross-slopes prior to recycling or reclamation work and
establish finished line, grade and cross-slopes. Original plans and computed cross-slopes
at curves will be provided by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall determine and lay out, with survey instruments, the finished
alignment at 20-meter (50-foot) intervals including all horizontal curve points (PC, PI, PT
,spiral to curve (SC), spiral to tangent (ST), and POC as required). The Contractor shall
lay out and set all grade control necessary to complete the final grading.

Plate 302.2
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION

DATE: September 9, 1998
FROM: Charles R. Schmidt, II AT (OFFICE): Bureau of Highway Design
Chief of Design Services

SUBJECT: SURVEY SPECIFICATIONS

TO: All Survey Crew Chiefs
and Area Supervisors




MEMORANDUM


After review of the Survey Spec. 105.08. the following guide lines have been
agreed upon with the Bureau of Construction and Survey Section. This list will not be all
inclusive but should give you guidance in following the Survey Specifications.

A presurvey meeting should be held with the Contractors survey crew, NHDOT
Survey Supervisor, Prime Contractor and Contract Administrator to discuss project
survey needs and exchange project survey notes.

I.) State Will Be Responsible For:

1. Layout full span overhead sign structures
2. Layout and x-sections on retaining walls
3. Offset line for presplit when necessary
4. Original and final centerline (or an offset line)
5. Sidestakes w/elevations
6. Establish, as required, all control points in areas of realignment on
recycling or reclamation projects
7. Ties to centerline control points
8. Original and final sections and or topo (Moss system) for mitigation
sites
9. Original bridge layout and ties
10. Channel and bridge excavation originals and finals (this may be done
with topo under Moss system)
11. Bounds location layout
12. Fence line location (will not cut fence line)
13. Final X-sections (when needed)
14. Setting of original bench marks
15. Survey will supply, upon request, a hard copy of all s (traverse)
points, bridge points, and centerline coordinates
2
1. Upon request of the Contract Administrator, through the Survey
Supervisor, the survey section will perform SPOT-CHECKS on the
following:

a) Line and grade run by Contractor on subgrade and select materials
b) Line and grade checks for bluetops
c) All working and reference points for bridge and retaining wall
construction

Note: It is critical that you keep track of all times expended in
checking and rechecking a Contractors work.


II.) Contractors Responsibility:

1. Curb and pavement layout
2. Replace any sidestakes, ties, bench marks, working points, destroyed
by contractor
3. Mast arm, pullbox layout and elevations, light poles
4. Sign base layout
5. All bridge layout except for the original layout
6. CBs DIs, MHs, outlets and other elements of drainage systems
7. Any offset of centerline
8. Any line or grade for resurfacing, reclamation, or recycling projects
9. Any elev. needed for construction
10. Line and grade for subgrade, select materials, and bluetops
11. Any and all layout for Contractors use



CRS/blc
cc: Robert Greer
Gil Rogers
J esse Dennis
Craig Green
Ed Sargent
Lennart Suther


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(ENGLISH)
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Plate 303.15SE
METRIC SPIRAL
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Plate 303.15SM
Plate 303.2
PLASTIC FLAGGING COLOR CODE

Various colors of 1 in (0.025 m) plastic flagging, conspicuously attached to
reference risers will be used to readily distinguish the character of alignment or control
point to which it refers.

The following color code will govern:

RED Center line or side stake

BLUE Ramp center line and ramp side stakes

WHITE Ramp center line and ramp side stakes

DAY GLO RED Geodetic Survey

DAY GLO ORANGE Geodetic Survey

RED & WHITE STRIPED Wetlands Delineation

YELLOW Benchmarks

PINK Borings

COMBINATION OF COLOR

RED & YELLOW Center line control points and ties

BLUE & YELLOW Ramp control point and ties

YELLOW & WHITE Ramp control point and ties

GREEN & WHITE Right of Way lines and bound points

RED & WHITE Proposed utility pole location

Sta.
Defl.
Curve Data
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+25
24+0
+75
+50
+49.42
+25
23+0
+75
22+67.74
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Chord
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24.98
49.87
23+54.29
200.00
86.55
163.37
17.93
22+67.74
23+49.42
24+31.11

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ALIGNMENT & TIES N.B. RAMP/I-93 CURVE 3
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Dec. 12, 2002
snow & Cold
3
PLATE 303.21
POLE RELOCATION SUMMARY SHEET
POLERELO.XLS
E
PROJ ECT NAME: FED NUMBER: PROJ ECT NUMBER: PAGE: of
PREPARED BY: State DATE: PROPOSED BY: Utility DATE:
Design Speeds Design Speeds
Proposed Grade is
Proposed by
Approved by
is
Existing Change is Utility NHDOT Grade Change is
Station Offset
Leave/
Remove
Occupant Cut Fill
Survey Remarks
NHDOT Remarks
Station Offset Station Offset Cut Fill Remarks
Notes: 1) Offsets are measured from Construction Centerline to face of pole. 3) Occupant: P =Power; T =Telephone; C =Cable TV; F =Fire Alarm; J =J oint; tw =travelled way; uvc =Urban Vert. Curb; gr =Guardrail.
2) Approved locations shall not be changed without approval of the Utilities 4) Guys and puch brace easements and locations are the responsibility of the Pole Maintainer.
PLATE 303.32
TYPICAL POLE STAKING NOTES - LOOSELEAF
FRONT
MANCHESTER
12328
CANDIA ROAD
UTILITY POLE LAYOUT
JANUARY 5, 2005
CLOUDY & COLD
BLACK
BROWN
WHITE
GREEN
BACK
STA. LT. RT. LAID OUT
123+49 49
47 126+52
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
01/05/2005
129+63
131+24
133+35
52
52
52
STAKE MARKING CODE
> STAKE > REFERENCE STAKE RAMP > STAKE
> TIES REFERENCE STAKES
FRONT BACK
RAMP > TIES REFERENCE STAKES
FRONT BACK
FRONT BACK
SIDE STAKES BOUND BENCH MARK
FLUSH
STAKE
P.C. 114
+02.71
R
S
R
S
20+50
>
D RAMP
P.T.
79+
82.51
TIE
S.T.
242+
00.765
XX.XX
R
S
XX.XX
TIE
P.T.
24+
27.32
XX.XX
R
S
XX.XX
OFFSET
STATION
N.B.
ELEV.
BOUND
STA.
N.B.
OFFSET
B.M.#10
ELEV.
XXX.XX
RAMP REFERENCE STAKE
B-1
STATION
RT. 30
UTLPOLE
POLE
STAKING
BORING
PLATE 303.35
11897
BLACK
GREEN
BROWN
WHITE
2-01-02
LOW & BURBANKS GRANT; FROM RANDOLPH -
JEFFERSON TOWN LINE, GO WEST ON VALLEY
ROAD 0.2 MILES TO THE INTERSECTION OF
JEFFERSON NOTCH ROAD, THEN 3.2 MILES
ALONG JEFFERSON NOTCH ROAD TO A
BRIDGE OVER THE WEST FORK OF THE
ISRAEL RIVER, 10 FEET WEST AND LEVEL
WITH THE CENTER LINE OF ROAD, IN THE
SOUTHWEST ABUTMENT. A STANDARD U.S.G.S.
DISK STAMPED, 2049 W7 1937.
BENCH LINE
LOW & BURBANKS GRANT
T.P. #1
I.R.
T.P. #2
I.R.
T.P. # 3
I.R.

T.P. #4
I.R.
T.P. #5
I.R.
T.P. #6
I.R.
T.P. #7
I.R.

T.P. #8
I.R.
T.P. #9
I.R.
T.P. #10
I.R.
B.M.
I.R.
T.P. #11
I.R.
+2.50
-14.00
+1.26
-15.24
+0.22
-16.28
+0.20
-16.30
+2.26
-14.24
+7.79
-8.71
+1.35
-15.15
+0.59
-15.91
+1.23
-15.27
+1.08
-15.42
+1.24
-15.26
+1.98
-14.52
2051.20
2034.70
2050.77
2034.27
2035.83
2019.33
2026.34
2009.84
2020.68
2004.18
2020.10
2003.60
2010.13
1993.63
2002.44
1985.94
1993.98
1977.48
1985.16
1968.66
1976.42
1959.92
2048.70
-1.69
+14.81
-15.16
+1.34
-9.69
+6.81
-7.92
+8.58
-8.37
+8.13
-11.32
+5.18
-8.28
+8.22
-9.69
+6.81
-9.90
+6.60
-9.98
+6.52
-8.83
+7.67
= JEFF4
= JEFF3
2049.51
2049.51
2035.61
2035.61
2026.14
2026.14
2018.42
2018.42
2012.31
2012.31
2008.78
2008.78
2001.85
2001.85
1992.75
1992.75
1984.08
1984.08
1975.18
1975.18
1967.59
1967.59
1969.57
1953.07
^
3
PLATE 303.351
LOW & BURBANKS GRANT
BENCH LINE
11897
2-01-02
4
1969.57
1953.07
T.P.#12
I.R.
T.P.#13
I.R.
T.P.#14
I.R.
T.P.#15
I.R.
T.P.#16
I.R.
T.P.#17
I.R.
T.P.#18
I.R.
T.P.#19
I.R.
T.P.#20
I.R.
T.P.#21
I.R.
T.P.#22
I.R.
+1.58
-14.92
+1.42
-15.08
+1.95
-14.54
+1.99
-14.51
+0.75
-15.75
+1.17
-15.33
+1.58
-14.92
+1.60
-14.90
+2.75
-13.75
+1.81
-14.69
+1.56
-14.94
1963.53
1947.03
1954.25
1937.75
1948.97
1932.47
1940.02
1923.52
1931.60
1915.10
1924.98
1908.48
1918.20
1901.70
1911.46
1894.96
1903.45
1886.95
1897.19
1880.69
1890.88
1874.38
-7.89
+8.61
-7.68
+8.82
-9.97
+6.53
-8.73
+7.77
-7.53
+8.97
-7.79
+8.71
-10.00
+6.50
-10.55
+5.95
-8.03
+8.47
-11.09
+5.49
-7.60
+8.90
1961.97
1961.97
1952.44
1952.44
1946.22
1946.22
1938.42
1938.42
1930.02
1930.02
1923.81
1923.81
1917.45
1917.45
1909.47
1909.47
1901.49
1901.49
1895.77
1895.77
1889.30
1889.30
PLATE 303.351
LOW & BURBANKS GRANT
BENCH LINE
11897
2-01-02
5
1890.88
1874.38
T.P.#23
I.R.
T.P.#24
I.R.
T.P. #25
I.R.
T.P.#26
I.R.
+2.76
-13.74
+2.37
-14.13
+2.71
-13.79
1883.34
1866.84
1871.91
1855.41
1867.91
1851.41
-10.30
+6.20
-13.80
+2.70
-6.71
+9.79
-16.14
+0.36
1880.58
1880.58
1869.54
1869.54
1865.20
1865.20
1851.77
1851.77
1865.153
1851.692
= JEFF2 =S002
= JEFF1 =S001
PLATE 303.351
PEMBROKE 16132
NH BOUND LIST - ROUTE 3
WHITE
GREEN
BROWN
BLACK
AUG. 12, 2002
HAZY, HOT, HUMID
3
20+40
30+20
PC 31
+55.321
35+60
15.321
30.515
31.211
35.000
32.643
33.667
35.011
8/09/02
8/09/02
8/09/02
UNABLE TO LAY OUT / IN WORK AREA
UNABLE TO LAY OUT / IN WORK AREA
STA. LT. RT. LAID OUT
8/09/02
20+60
30.515
8/09/02
8/09/02
8/09/02
Plate 303.3
PEMBROKE 16132
WHITE
GREEN
BROWN
BLACK
3
AUG. 19, 2002
WARM & DRY
STA. LT. RT.
FINAL NH BOUND LIST - ROUTE 3
20+40
20+60
30+20
PC 31
+55.321
35+60
15.321
32.643
30.515
33.667
30.515
31.211
35.011
35.000
COORDINATES
N 5000.000
E 4984.679
N 5000.000
E 5032.643
N 5020.000
E 4969.485
N 5020.000
E 5033.667
N 5980.000
E 4969.485
N 6115.321
E 4968.789
N 6115.321
E 5035.011
N 6520.000
E 4965.000
Plate 303.3
LT.
15.321
30.515
30.515
31.211
35.000
RT.
32.643
33.667
35.011
PLAN FIELD
FRANKLIN 10722
SIDESTAKE LEVELS - ROUTE 3
GREEN
WHITE
BROWN
BLACK
7/21/95
FAIR & HOT
3
B.M. 8
8+20
LT 31
RT 30
8+40
LT 33
RT 35
8+60
LT 38
RT 34.5
8+80
LT 35
RT 32
9+00
LT 31
RT 32
9+20
LT 36
RT 35
B.M. 10
8+25, LT 35.5, HORZ. RR SPIKE, 1.25 c. OAK
BOOK 12111, PG 13
1.372 108.053 106.681
1.231
6.853
1.180
5.321
1.081
6.236
0.382
7.285
1.892
6.211
0.881
5.368
1.236 106.817 106.818
102.685
107.172
101.842
106.161
100.768
107.671
101.817
106.972
102.732
106.873
101.200
106.822
10+31, RT 31, VERT. SPIKE & WASHERS IN
1.30 C. MAPLE, BOOK 12111, PG 15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
312.78
203.09
113.84
337.00
226.72
64.92
Target Target
2
7
.
6
7

2
3
.
4
2

2
7
.
7
4

2
3
.
4
9

2
7
.
9
3

2
3
.
5
4

3
6
.
2
5

3
6
.
2
5

3
6
.
2
5

R
T
E
.

1
1
1
A
1
8
.
7
7
1

2
5
.
3
3
3

1
8
.
2
7
1

2
5
.
3
3
3

PAINT MARKS ON SHEET PILES

STAKE
STAKE
STAKE
ROAD NAIL ROAD NAIL
ROAD NAIL
POINT #S COMP. FIELD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
4
4
3
4
6
5
4
3
2
3
5
7
7
2
6
6
2
7
36.250
36.250
44.104
44.104
72.500
72.500
72.500
81.915
67.317
67.914
44.10
44.10
72.49
72.49
72.49
81.91
67.13
67.91
NOTE: TIE POINTS SET ON RTE. 111A UNDER OLD
BRIDGE ARE ROAD NAILS.
I-93 N.B. BRIDGE OVER RTE. 111A LAYOUT & TIES
WINDHAM
11628
^
^
DEC. 12, 2002
SNOW $ COLD
3
PLATE 304
36943694
@ S027 B.S. ON S028
(1.557) (1.485)
3629 - 3636 TB TOP OF CONC. SEAT
3637 - 3643 TB
TOP OF STONE & CONC.
PART OF ABUTMENT
3644 - 3654 TB SAME AS ABOVE
3655 - 3664 BB
BASE OF STONE & MORTAR
PART OF ABUTMENT
NOTE: 3657 - 3664 ARE ALSO THE
BACK EDGE OF THE EXPOSED CONC.
FOOTING
3665 - 3672
TF
EXPOSED CONC. FOOTING
3673 - 3676
BF
(SOUTH ABUTMENT)
(SAME SET-UP)
3677 - 3684 TB TOP OF CONC. SEAT
3685 - 3693 TB
TOP OF STONE & CONC.
PART OF ABUTMENT
3694 - 3700 TB SAME AS ABOVE
3701 - 3710 BB
BASE OF STONE & MORTAR
PART OF ABUTMENT
NOTE: 3704 - 3709 ARE ALSO THE
BACK EDGE OF EXPOSED CON. FOOTING
3711 - 3716 TF EXPOSED CONC. FOOTING
3717 - 3720 BF
END TDB11987
9/13/96
46
FAIR & COOL
WHITE
GREEN
BROWN
BLACK
CONC. FOOTING
CONC. SEAT CONC. SEAT
CONC. FOOTING
SOUTH ABUTMENT
FRONT VIEW FIELD STONE
&
MORTAR
LOW & BURBANKS GRANT
BRIDGE ABUTMENT SURVEY TDB11987
11987
BRIDGE NO. 104/262
(NORTH ABUTMENT)
conc. seat
conc. footing
conc. seat conc. seat
conc. footing
top view
CONC. FOOTING
CONC. SEAT
CONC. FOOTING
CONC. SEAT
CONC. FOOTING
conc. footing
conc. seat conc. seat conc. seat
conc. footing
north abutment
front view
top view
3629 3636
3637
thru
3643
3694
thru
3654
3664
3665
3666
3655
3671
3685
THRU
3693
3684 3711
3712
3677
3694
THRU
3700
3716
STATION DEFL.
ALIGNMENT COMPOUND CURVES # 12 & 13
P-6789
BERLIN - MILAN
GREEN
WHITE
BROWN
BLACK
12/17/99
3
CLEAR & COLD
CURVE #13
CURVE #12
102+12.448 P.I.

^

R
T
L
E
600.000
162.205
316.835
21.539
313.167 L.C.
CURVE DATA
CURVE #12
DEFL. STATION STATION DEFL.
CURVE #13
P.I.
R
T
L
E
106+02.645
1200.000
235.567
465.218
22.903

L.C. 462.310
D 9-32-57.5 ^

D 4-46-28.7 ^

101+00
101+50
102+00
102+50
103+00
103+50
PCC 103+67.078
PCC 103+67.078
104+00
104+50
105+00
105+50
106+00
106+50
107+00
107+50
108+00
PT 108+32.296
0-00-00
2-22-33
4-45-47.5
7-09-01.8
9-32-16.2
11-55-30.6
14-18-44.9
15-07-40
0-00-00
0-47-09.4
1-58-46.6
3-10-23.8
4-22-01
5-33-38.2
6-45-15.4
7-56-52.5
9-08-29.7
10-20-06.9
11-06-22.5
PC 100+50.243
P
.
T
.

1
0
8
+
3
2
.
2
9
6
P
.
I
.

1
0
6
+
0
2
.
6
4
5
P.C.C. 103+67.078
P
.
I
.

1
0
2
+
1
2
.
4
4
8
P
.
C
.

1
0
0
+
5
0
.
2
4
3
BERLIN - MILAN
P-6789
ALIGNMENT COMPOUND CURVES # 12 & 13
GREEN
WHITE
BROWN
BLACK
12/17/99
CLEAR & COLD
3
STATION DEFL. CURVE DATA
P
.
T
.

1
0
8
+
3
2
.
2
9
6
P
.
I
.

1
0
6
+
0
2
.
6
4
5
P
.
C
.

1
0
0
+
5
0
.
2
4
3
P
.
I
.

1
0
2
+
1
2
.
4
4
8
P.C.C. 103+67.078
CURVE #13
CURVE #12
P.I.
R
T
L
E
d/m
L.C.
CURVE #12
CURVE #13
P.I.
R
T
L
E
d/m
L.C.
102+12.448
600.000
162.205
316.835
21.539
313.167
106+02.645
1200.000
235.567
465.218
22.903
462.310
0-00-00
0-27-57.2
1-25-15.2
2-22-33.2
3-19-51.2
4-17-09.2
5-14-27.2
6-11-45.2
7-09-03.2
8-06.21.2
9-03-39.2
10-00-57.2
10-58-15.2
11-55-33.2
12-52-51.2
13-50-09.2
14-47-27.2
15-07-40
0-00-00
0-18-30
0-47-08
1-15-46
1-44-24
2-13-02
2-41-40
3-10-18
3-38-56
4-07-34
4-36-12
5-04-50
5-33-28
6-02-06
6-30-44
6-59-22
7-28-00
7-56-38
8-25-16
8-53-54
9-22-32
9-51-10
10-19-48
10-48-26
11-06-22.5 P.T. 108+32.29
+20
108+00
+80
+60
+40
+20
107+00
+80
+40
+20
106+00
+80
+60
+40
+20
105+00
+80
+60
+40
+20
104+00
+80
103+67.078
103+67.078
+60
+40
+20
103+00
+80
+60
+40
+20
102+00
+80
+60
+40
+20
101+00
+80
+60
100+50.243 P.C.
P.C.C.
P.C.C.
106+60

^
^

^
^

BERLIN - MILAN
P-6789
ALIGNMENT CURVE #27
GREEN
WHITE
BROWN
BLACK
12/17/99
3
CLEAR & COLD
STATION DEFL. CURVE DATA
PI 143+22.48

33-28-14 RT.
R
T
L
E
L.C.
D.C.
500
150.343
292.086
22.14
287.93
11-27-32.96
P.C. 141+72.13
142+00
+50
143+00
+50
144+00
+50
144+64.22 P.T.
00-00-00
1-35-48
4-27-41
7-19-34
10-11-27
13-03-21
15-55-14
16-44-07
P
.
C
.

1
4
1
+
7
2
.
1
3
P
.
T
.

1
4
4
+
6
4
.
2
2
P
.
I
.

1
4
3
+
2
2
.
4
7
7
BERLIN - MILAN
P-6789
ALIGNMENT CURVE #27
GREEN
WHITE
BROWN
BLACK
12/17/99
3
CLEAR & COLD
STATION DEFL. CURVE DATA
PI 143+22.48

33-28-14 RT.
R
T
L
E
L.C.
D.M.
500
150.343
292.086
22.14
287.93
P.C. 141+72.13 00-00-00
P
.
C
.

1
4
1
+
7
2
.
1
3
P
.
T
.

1
4
4
+
6
4
.
2
2
P
.
I
.

1
4
3
+
2
2
.
4
7
7
0-03-26.3
+80
142+00
+20
+40
+60
+80
143+00
+20
+40
+60
+80
144+00
+20
+40
+60
144+64.22 P.T.
00-27-03
1-35-48
2-44-33
3-53-18
5-02-04
6-10-49
7-19-34
8-28-20
9-37-05
10-45-50
11-54-35
13-03-21
14-12-06
15-20-51
16-29-37
16-44-07
BERLIN - MILAN
P-6789
ALIGNMENT - N.B. OFF RAMP
GREEN
WHITE
BROWN
BLACK
MARCH 9, 2002
CLOUDY MILD 30s
3
P.I. = 173-22.477
R = 500.00
T = 150.343
L = 292.086
E = 22.114
L.C. = 287.950
N.B.
52+80
51+20
P.O.T. 171+00
P.C. 171+72.134
P.T. 174+64.220
N
.
B
.

O
F
F
20.126

51+46.385
38-28-14
35-28-14 rt.
d.c. = 11-27-33
p.c. 171+72.13
172+00
+50
173+00

p.t. 174+64.22
+50
174+00
+50
01-35-49
04-27-42
07-19-35
10-11-28
13-03-22
15-55-15
16-44-08
0-00-00
98
90
BERLIN - MILAN
P-6789
ALIGNMENT - N.B. OFF RAMP
GREEN
WHITE
BROWN
BLACK
MARCH 9, 2002
CLOUDY MILD 30s
3
P.I. = 173-22.477
R = 500.00
T = 150.343
L = 292.086
E = 22.114
L.C. = 287.950
72.134
172+00
171+
+80
+20
+40
+60
+80
173+00
+20
+40
+60
+80
174+00
+20
+40
+60
174+
64.220 P.T.
P.C.
STATION DEFL.

N.B.
52+80
51+46.385
51+20
P.O.T. 171+00
P.C. 171+72.134
P.T. 174+64.220
N
.
B
.

O
F
F
20.126
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^

^
^
^
^
M
H
T
BYPASS
1
1
PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH
11855
TRAV. RTE.1 1RA11855
BLACK
WHITE
BROWN
GREEN
SEPT. 3, 1995
MILD & WARM
9
G
R
I D
BS @ SO20 @ S021 FS @ S022
BS @ S021

@ S022 FS @ S023
BS @ SO22 @ S023 FS @ S024
2
5
.3

1
5
.
4

ASP. ISLAND
ENT. LAFAYETTE PLAZA
31
NET
PSNH
146
37
10
33
NET
PSNH
146
39
10
35
NET
A
S
P
.

S
I
D
E
W
A
L
K
R
T
E
.

1
REF. HT. 5.42
H.I. 5.64 REF. HT. 5.42
REF. HT. 5.45 H.I. 5.61 REF. HT. 5.40
REF. HT. 5.42
H.I. 5.58 REF. HT. 5.43
13.9
1
2
.
5

4
2
.
3

2.8
4.9
5
4
.
8

R
.
O
.
W
.

F
E
N
C
E
I
-
9
3

S
O
U
T
H
B
O
U
N
D
Dec. 25, 1994
clear, windy, & cool
Windham - Derry
12156
TOPO/DETAIL I-93 S.B. BTA12156
post
post
S140
S139
S300
TO STATE SHED
1000
1008
1009
1015
1016
1025
1026
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035

1039
1040
1042

1043
1045
1046
1054
1055
1063 1064
1074
1075
1079
@ S300 BS @ S139
SHOT # CODE DESCRIPTION
1000-1008 BR

BEAM GUARD RAIL

1009-1015 EP EDGE OF PAVEMENT
1016-1025 EP EDGE OF PAVEMENT
1026-1030 EP EDGE OF PAVEMENT
1031-1032 FO 4 WIRE MESH FENCE

1033
PPST FENCE POST
FENCE POST PPST 1034
1035-1039 FO 4 WIRE MESH FENCE
1040-1042 TL EDGE OF TRAIL
1043-1045 TL EDGE OF TRAIL
1046-1054 WL EDGE OF WOODS
1055-1063 BR BEAM GUARD RAIL
1064-1074 WR
EDGE OF WOODS
1075-1079 WR EDGE OF WOODS
HI=5.25 HI=4.90
PORTSMOUTH
11855
BUILDING SKETCHES LTA11855
BUILDING # 1
1 STORY STEEL FRAME
& BRICK "FIRST
nATIONAL BANK"
BUILDING
STEEL FRAME &
GLASS ENTRY WAY
STEEL FRAME &
GLASS ENTRY WAY
0.95
3
.
2
2
1
0
.
4
9
14.62
1
3
.
7
2
5.06
3.30
1
.
0
4
1000
1001
1002
1003 1004
BUILDING #2
1 STORY BRICK
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
8.64
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.
6
8
1357
1358
1359
1360
DEC. 12, 2002
SNOWY & COOL
3
HISTORICAL STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
(FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

Azimuth Az. Federal-aid Primary F.A.P.
Average Water Level A.W.L. Federal-Aid Secondary F.A.S.
Back Traverse B.Tr. Fence (label type) Fn.
Bearing Brg. Flow Line Elevation F.L.
Bench Mark B.M. Fore Sight F.S.
Bituminous Coated
Corrugated Steel Pipe Arch
B.C.C.S.P.A. Gas Shut-Off G.S.O.
Bituminous Coated
Corrugated Steel Pipe
B.C.C.S.P. Gravel Grav.
Bituminous Coated
Perforated Corrugated Steel
Pipe
B.C.P.C.S.P. Grid North G.N.
Bottom of Bank B.B. Hand Level H.L.
Cast Iron Pipe C.I.P. Header Hdr.
Catch Basin C.B. Height of Instrument H.I.
Cement Lined Cast Iron
Pipe
C.L.C.I.P. Horizontal Control Marker H.C.M.
Cemetery Cem. Hot Bituminous Paved
Shoulder
H.B.P.S.
Center Line C.L. or E. Hot Bituminous Pavement H.B.P.
Concrete Bound Conc.B. Invert Elevation Inv.
Conduit Cond. Iron Pipe or Pin I.P.
Construction Center Line C.C.L. Ledge to Earth L.E.
Controlled Access Right of
Way
C.A.R.O.W. Length of Curve or Ledge L.
Corner Fence Post C.F.P. Level Out L.O.
Corrugated Aluminum Pipe C.A.P. Limited Access Right of
Way
L.A.R.O.W.
Corrugated Steel Pipe C.S.P. Manhole (label type,
sewer, telephone, etc.)
M.H.
County Line Cty.L. Mean High Sea Level M.H.W.
Curve to Spiral C.S. Mean Low Sea Level M.L.W.
Degree of Curve D. Mean Sea Level M.S.L.
Down Gradual D.G. Mid-Point of Circular
Curve
Mid.P.
Drive (label type) Dr. Mortar Rubble Masonry M.R.M.
Drop Inlet D.I. Not Stripped N.S.
Earth to Ledge E.L. Observed Magnetic
Bearing
Mag.
Edge of Brook E.Brk. Old Ground O.G.
Edge of Pit E.P. Old Stone Box O.S.B.
Edge of River E.R. Parking Lot P.Lot.
Edge of Work E.W. Paved Gutter P.G.
External Distance E. Paved Shoulder P.S.
Extreme High Water E.H.W. Perforated Asbestos-
Cement Pipe
P.A.C.P.
Extreme Low Water E.L.W.
Perforated Corrugated
Aluminum Pipe
P.C.A.P. Spike Spk.
Perforated Fiber Pipe
Underdrain
P.F.P.U. Spike & Washer S. & W.
Point of Compound Curve P.C.C. Spiral Point of Intersection S.P.I.
Point of Curve P.C. Spiral to Curve S.C.
Point of Intersection P.I. Spiral to Tangent S.T.
Point of Reverse Curve P.R.C. Stake and Stones S. & S.
Point of Tangent P.T. State-Aid Primary S.A.P.
Point on Curve P.O.C. State-Aid Secondary S.A.S.
Point on Sub-Tangent P.O.S.T. State Line St.L.
Point on Tangent P.O.T. Stone Bound S.B.
Portland Cement Concrete
Pipe
P.C.C.P. Study or Survey Line S.L.
Project Marker P.M. Surface Treated Gravel S.T.G.
Property Line P.L. Temporary Bench Mark T.B.M.
Radius R. Tangent to Spiral T.S.
Railroad R.R. Top of Bank T.B.
Railroad Crossing R.R.X. Town Line T.L.
Reference Stake R.S. Traveled Way T.W.
Reference Bound R.B. Traverse Line Tr.L.
Reinforced Concrete Pipe R.C.P. Turning Point T.P.
Reinforced Concrete Pipe
Underdrain
R.C.P.U. Up Gradual U.G.
Retaining Wall (label type) R.W. Underdrain U
Right of Way R.O.W. United States Coastal and
Geodetic Survey
U.S.C.&
G.S.
Rip Rap Rip.R. United States Geological
Survey
U.S.G.S.
Same Slope S.S. Vitrified Clay Pipe V.C.P.
Sidewalk (label type) S.W. Wall (label type) W.
Sluiceway Slu. Water Gate W.G.
Water Shut-Off W.S.O.




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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SURVEY REQUEST SLIP

PROJ ECT NAME:

STATE PROJ ECT NUMBER:

METRIC IMPERIAL SCALE:

DESCRIPTION OF SURVEY REQUEST:



REQUESTING BUREAU/SECTION:

SURVEY REQUEST BY: DATE:

SURVEY COMPLETION DATE REQUESTED:

SURVEY REQUEST TO BE RETURNED TO:

APPROVED BY:

REMARKS:



PLAN PREP COMPLETION DATE REQUESTED: NOTED BY:



REQUESTER: PLEASE INCLUDE INFO NEEDED BY GROUPS LISTED BELOW

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST (PLEASE INITIAL)

PRELIMINARY DESIGN BRIDGE DESIGN

FINAL DESIGN ENVIRONMENT

CONSULTANT DESIGN UTILITIES

MATERIALS & RESEARCH ROW


DESCRIPTION OF PROJ ECT:



CONTACT PERSON: TELEPHONE:


TWO COPIES TO SURVEY & ONE COPY TO PLAN PREP
Page 1 of 2
FOR SURVEY USE ONLY

REQUEST APPROVED BY: DATE:

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:

ESTIMATED CREW DAYS:

SURVEY SUPERVISOR:

PRIMARY CREW CHIEF:

TOTAL STATION CONVENTIONAL GEODETIC

REMARKS:



ACTUAL START DATE:

ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE:


Page 2 of 2
WEEKLY SURVEY REPORT
FROM FOR WEEK ENDING October 31, 2008
DATE & DAY
WEATHER PROJECT & # PERSONNEL
FIELD
BOOK #
JOB DESCRIPTION &
LOCATION REMARKS
MONDAY
10/27
TUESDAY
10/28
WEDNESDAY
10/29
THURSDAY
10/30
FRIDAY
10/31

JOB INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE

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In order to make all data files consistent with each other the following procedure must
always be used by all crews.

1. J OB File ID R((for traverse)alpha. sequence & project #)
T((for topo) alpha. sequence & project #)
*Before the R or T use youre designated crew letter see attached sheet.

2. NOTE Town name and project number.

3. NOTE Brief description of operation,(traverse or topo of what area).

4. NOTE Field book number.

5. NOTE Crew chief name, instr. oper. name, note keeper and rod person names.

6. NOTE Project units (metric or US Feet).

7. NOTE Traverse file or sequence of S & P points used.

8. SCALE S.F. 1.0000000000 (apply a scale factor when working above the notch)

9. NOTE CP SEA LEVEL CRN: N

10.NOTE CP C AND R CRN: N

11.NOTE CP ATMOS CRN: N

12.NOTE TS The current date.

13.INSTR SET / LEICA

14. POS KI EAST-------, NORTH------, ELEV.------.

15. POS KI Etc.

16. NOTE S001 =Disk etc.

17. NOTE Source of control (NAD 83/86 NGVD 29, GPS or previous traverse file name,
etc.)

*Note starting shot number at the top of the file
*Note last shot number at the end of the file
* After last shot please note end of file
* Put date at the end of the file
*If this file completes the request please note it
File naming

There have been some past difficulties not duplicating file names and P points. In effort
to make this easier for everyone, crews are going to be issued a letter for use in file
naming and P points.

Cloutier A H
B Keskinen P
Hills C Grant J
Cooper U Fournier K
Heath E Plante L
Hicks F Wilkinson M
Gravel G Sweeney N

Example: Cloutier would name a traverse file ARA(project #), a topo file would be
ATA(project #) and P for Scotts crew will now be A points. The next file name on
that request would be ARB or ATB and so on. If there is a miscellaneous
engineering (district project charge) use the first four letters of the town after crew and
file designations. For example use ARACONC instead of ARA1832I, for a project in
Concord. Attention will still be needed not to duplicate S points with other crews
working on the same project.


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DATA COLLECTOR PARAMETER SETTINGS
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UNITS

ANGLE-DEGREES
DIST-F\M
PRESSURE -IN HG\MM HG
TEMP-FAR\CEL
COORDS- N-E -ELEV
GRADE-%
STA-ING -10+00
DECIMALS SHOWN -DEC 3


COMMS SETUP

PORT-TOP
MODEM-NO
BAUD-RATE-19200
DATA BITS-8
PARITY-NOT SET
STOP BIT- 1
OUTPUT DELAY- 0
FILE- NO


SDR

CURRENT VIEW- YES
OBS VIEW- NO
MC VIEW- NO
RED VIEW- NO
POS VIEW- NO
SEND PARTIAL J OB- NO
SEND ALL AS POS- NO
LELEV\VIEW- NO
SEND ALL AS LELEV- NO


SURVEY OPTIONS

METHOD- DIRECT
DATA- HVD
#OF H SETS- 1
#OF DIST READINGS- 1
FACE ORDER- F1 ONLY (TOPO)
F1-F2 F1-F2 (TRAVERSE)
OBS ORDER- 123.....123
RETURN SIGHT- NO
PREENTER POINT- YES
RECIP CALC.- NEVER


JOB SETTINGS

J OB - ID#............
ATMOS CRN- NO (YES IF SET IN TWO-WAY)
C@R CRN- NO
SEA LEVEL CRN- NO


FUNCTION

INSTR.- SET
EDM\SN- SERIAL #
V OBS- ZENITH
PC-MM - 0

* INSTR. SET 2-WAY (change the following)
* PC-MM- -30
* ORIENTATION. 0


CONFIG. READING

AUTO PT- 1000
TOPO VIEW STORED - OBS
COMBINE F1-F2 - NO (TOPO)
YES (TRAVERSE)
#DIST. READINGS - 1
TRACKING - NO
CODE LIST ACTIVE - NO
INFO BLOCKS - 0
CODE FIELDS - 0
RECIP. CALC - NEVER


TOLERANCES

TYPE - TOTAL STATION
TOL. H. OBS - 0-00-10
TOL. V. OBS-0-00-15
EDM TOL. (MM) -5
EDM TOL.(PPM) -5

APPENDIX B
SURVEY CODE DESCRIPTIONS

GENERAL USE:
Bench mark: PBMK
Locate with a single shot. This code is for both Benchmarks and Survey Disks. Please note in
book.
Boring: PBOR
Locate with a single shot. This code is also used for Test Pits and Vacuum Extraction Pits.
Please note in book.
Drill hole: PDHL
Locate with a single shot.
Level string: L
A string line used to show elevations. Follow your major changes in contours, do not zig zag
across ridges, swales, ditches, etc. If located behind a curved feature, (curb, ep, etc.) locate
with a 202 code.
Spot elevations: PELV
Single shot to show high or low spot when string line is not needed when taking general topo.
May also be used to show high points of stockpiles, ledge outcrops, etc.
Spot elevations - Not at Ground: PEVV
Same as a PELV but will not be used for contouring.

BOUNDARIES:
Iron pin or pipe: PIPN
Locate top center with single shot. (If leaning, locate at base and note in book.) Note the
height, size and type in book.
Bound: PBND
Locate top center with single shot. Note the height, size and type (concrete, granite, etc.) in
book.
Project marker: PRJ M
Locate top center with single shot. Note the height, size and type (concrete, granite, etc.) in
book.
State line marker: PSLM
Locate point on top with single shot. Note the height, size and type with description of marker
(Bronze, Aluminum tablet, Drill hole, etc.) in book.
Town line marker: PTLM
Locate point on top with single shot. Note the height, size and type with description of marker
(Bronze, Aluminum tablet, Drill hole, etc.) in book.

ROADWAY FEATURES:
Center of road: CO
Locate with a string line.
Edge of traveled way: TW
Locate with a string line.
Edge of pavement: EP
Locate with a string line.
Lane markings: LM
Locate with a string line.
Driveway: DR
Locate with a string line. Note material in book.
APPENDIX B
Trail: TL
Locate the center with a string line. Note average width and type in book.
Curb - Left: CL
Locate with a string line. Note type and sloped or straight in book.
Curb - Right: CR
Locate with a string line. Note type and sloped or straight in book.
Curb - Top: TC
Locate with a string line.
Beam guard rail - Left: BL
Locate with a string line.
Beam guardrail - Right: BR
Locate with a string line.
Cable guardrail - Left: GL
Locate with a string line.
Cable guardrail - Right: GR
Locate with a string line.
Double face beam guardrail: DF
Locate with a string line.
J ersey barrier: J B
Locate on top of barrier and measure height to use as prism height. Take an L string around
base if needed.
Ditch line: DL
Locate center of ditch with a string line. Note average width in collector. If you want Plan
Prep to offset the Ditch Line then put a note in the file.
Bottom of slope: BS
Locate with a string line. If located behind a curved feature, (curb, ep, etc.) locate with a 202
code.
Top of slope: TS
Locate with a string line. If located behind a curved feature, (curb, ep, etc.) locate with a 202
code.

BRIDGE FEATURES:

NOTE: Bridge features include the deck along with anything on or above it. The abutments, wings
and piers should be taken when regular topo is taken. All bridge features should be taken as a
unit so they can be removed as a unit with no regular topo features between start and finish.
All features on the deck should have a B as the third character.

Arch Bottom: BK
Locate with a string line on bottom edge of an arch.
Bridge deck: BG
Locate with a string line top outer edge.
Bridge abutment - Top: TB
Locate with a string line at top outer edge of abutment, see top of header example.
Bridge abutment - Bottom: BB
Locate with a string line at ground level of abutment, see bottom of header example.
Expansion joint: EJ
Locate with a string line.
APPENDIX B
Exposed bridge footing - Top: TF
Locate as a string line top of every corner that is exposed.
Exposed bridge footing - Bottom: BF
Locate as a string line bottom of every corner that is exposed.
Pier - Top: TP
Locate with a string line top outer edge.
Pier - Bottom: BJ
Locate at ground level with a string line, describe in book.
Wing wall - Top: WT
Locate as a string line top outer edge. Use close feature on side where it connects with header
abutment.
Wing wall - Bottom: WB
Locate as a string line ground level of wall.
Rip-rap: RP
Use a string line following the outline of the rip rap.
Bridge spot elevations: PEBV

Bridge miscellaneous detail features - point string: PMBF


RAILROAD FEATURES:
Railroad: RR
Locate top of east/north rail first with string line (locate in a west to east/south to north
direction). Locate top of second rail with a string line, taking shots on second rail opposite
shots taken of first rail in the same direction. Also locate the edge of the ballast with a FM
code and note in book. Locate the top of slope on the ballast with a TS code.
Railroad sign: PRSN
Locate with single shot. Note size and type in book.
Railroad signal: PRSL
Locate with single shot. Note base size and type in book
Railroad switchstand: PRSW
Locate with single shot. Describe in book.

STRUCTURES:
Concrete Pad (gas station island; etc.): CP
Locate corners with a string line.
Ground at/near building: BE
Locate corners with a string line.
Foundation/Ruin: FD
Locate corners with a string line. Describe in book.
Sill Point: PSIL
Locate the lowest sill elevation along the roadside face with a single shot.
Sound Wall: SA
Locate the centerline of each support column at the roadside face. Note size and material of
column and foundation in book.
Steps: SP
Locate corners with a string line. Note type and number of stairs in book.
Sidewalk: SK
Locate with a string line. Note material in book.
APPENDIX B
Fence: FO
Locate with a string line. Note type, condition, and how many strands in book.
Retaining wall - Left: RL
Locate with a string line. Note material in book.
Retaining wall - Right: RW
Locate with a string line. Note material in book.
Retaining wall - Top: TR
Locate with a string line.

UTILITIES:
Catch basin top: PCBD
Locate with a point in center of grate.
Catch basin/Drop inlet sump: PSUM
Locate at the bottom of basin with a point.
Dam: DM
Locate top corners or angle points with a string line. Note material in book.
Dam - bottom: DB
Locate corners and angle points with a string line.
Drainage pipe (Survey: use IGL for dir. shots): DP
Locate invert of pipe. Note material and size in book. This is to be used for any drainage
structure under 10 feet. Structures over 10 feet will be located in the same manners as a bridge.
Drop inlet top: PDID
Locate with a point in center of grate. This code also applies to Bridge Scuppers.
Fire hydrant: PHYD
Locate with a point on top. This code also applies to Dry Hydrant. Note in book.
Fuel Tank: PFTK
Locate with a single shot at center of tank. Note size and type in book.
Gas Pump: PGAS
Locate with a single shot at center of pump. Note size and type in book.
Gas pumps: GP
Locate perimeter of pumps. Note size, type and number of pumps in book.
Gas shutoff: PGSO
Locate with single shot in center.
Guy pole or stub: PGUY
Locate with single shot at ground at the roadside face.
Guy wire anchors: PANC
Locate with single shot at ground.
"Headwall: culvert end - Bottom": BH
Locate at ground level with a string line.
Headwall - Top: TH
Locate corner and angle points with a string line. Note type in book
J oint power and telephone pole: PJ NT
Locate with single shot at the roadside face. Note in book any pole numbers and if it has a
transformer.
J unction box: PJ CT
Locate with single shot in center. Note size and material in book.
Light on joint pole: PLTJ
Locate with single shot at the roadside face. Note in book any pole numbers and if it has a
transformer.
APPENDIX B
Light on power pole: PLTP
Locate with single shot at the roadside face. Note in book any pole numbers and if it has a
transformer.
Light pole: PLIT
Locate with single shot at the roadside face. Note in book any pole numbers, type of pole, and
if it has a transformer.
Manhole - Drainage: PMHD
Locate with single shot in center of cover.
Manhole - Electric: PMHE
Locate with single shot in center of cover.
Manhole - Gas: PMHG
Locate with single shot in center of cover.
Manhole - Sewer: PMHS
Locate with single shot in center of cover.
Manhole - Telephone: PMHT
Locate with single shot in center of cover.
Manhole - Water: PMHW
Locate with single shot in center of cover.
Pole: PPOL
Locate with single shot at the roadside face. Note in book any pole numbers and if it has a
transformer.
Power pole: PPWR
Locate with single shot at the roadside face. Note in book any pole numbers and if it has a
transformer.
Sluiceway: SU
Locate corners and angle points with a string line. Note material in book.
Storage tanks: SG
Locate footprint of tank with string line. Note size, type, and use in book if known.
Storage tank fill cap: PSTT
Locate with a single shot. Note type in book.
Public telephone: PBTH
Locate with single shot in center, if more than one locate separately. If it has a concrete pad,
locate pad using concrete pad code.
Telephone/telegraph pole: PTEL
Locate with single shot at the roadside face. Note in book any pole numbers and if it has a
transformer.
Transmission line/Aerial electric lines: AE
Locate with a string line following the lines.
Tower: PPTR
Locate with a single shot. This is for Fire Towers, Cell Towers, Transmission Towers, and
Radio Towers. Note size and type in book.
Underground Cable TV: UC
Locate with string line as marked on ground or pavement. Note in file any numbering.
Underground Electric: UE
Locate with string line as marked on ground or pavement. Note in file any numbering.
Underground Fire Alarm: UF
Locate with string line as marked on ground or pavement. Note in file any numbering.
Underground Gas: UG
Locate with string line as marked on ground or pavement. Note in file any numbering.
APPENDIX B
Underground Sewer: US
Locate with string line as marked on ground or pavement. Note in file any numbering.
Underground Telephone: UT
Locate with string line as marked on ground or pavement. Note in file any numbering.
Underground Water: UW
Locate with string line as marked on ground or pavement. Note in file any numbering.
Water gate: PWGT
Locate with single shot on water main valve usually in pavement.
Water shutoff: PWSO
Locate with single shot on residents service valve usually in lawn or sidewalk.

SIGNING/SIGNALS:
Controller cabinet: PCCT
Locate with a single shot on top and note dimensions in book.
Loop detector: SD
Locate with a string line.
Mast arm pole: PMAP
Locate with a single shot, and then locate a PMDF below the end of mast arm.
Meter Pedestal: PMTR
Locate with a single shot.
Pullbox: PPBX
Locate with a single shot and note dimensions and material in book.
Sign - Single post: PSGN
Locate with a single shot. Note size, type, and message in book.
Sign - Double post: PSND
Locate with a single shot in the middle of posts. Note size, type, and message in book.
Sign - Billboard or other large sign (string feature): SN
Locate with a string line. Note size, type, and message in book.
Signal conduit: SC
Locate with a string line as marked on pavement or ground.
Street light conduit: LC
Locate with a string line as marked on pavement or ground.
Traffic signal without mast arm: PSGL
Locate with a single shot.

OTHER GROUND FEATURES:
Athletic Field: AF
Locate perimeter with a string line. Locate other features inside of area with a FM string and
note in book.
Berm: BM
Locate perimeter with a string line. Fill in with level strings and spot elevations as needed.
Boulder: PBDR
Locate with a single shot on top. Note size in book.
Bush: PBUS
Locate with a single shot in center. Note type and size in book.
Cemetery: CM
Locate perimeter with a string line. Locate individual markers with PGRV code.
Gate: GA
Locate both end with a string line. Note type and height in book.
APPENDIX B
Gate post: PGPT
Locate with a single shot. Note type and size in book.
Ground light/yard light: PGLT
Locate with a single shot. Describe in book.
Flagpole: PFPL
Locate with a single shot at the roadside face. Note material and diameter of pole in book.
Gravestone: PGRV
Locate with a single shot. Note size in book.
Hedge: HE
Locate perimeter with a string line. Note height and type in book.
High water mark: HW
Locate with a single shot. Only use when specifically asked for by requester.
Intermittent or small stream: ST
Locate the center with a string line. Note average width in book.
Lamp post/private light pole: PLPT
Locate with a single shot at the roadside face. Describe in book.
Leach field: LF
Locate with a string line.
Mailbox: PMBX
Locate post with single shot. If a line of mailboxes (as trailer parks, etc.) use FM string and
note in book. Note how many mailboxes.
Miscellaneous detail features - Point string: PMDF
Use to locate an object with a single point that does not have a code. Describe in book.
Miscellaneous detail features - Not at Ground: PMVF
Locate a single shot. This will have an elevation but will not be used for contours.
(i.e., ..elevation on a raised deck.)
Miscellaneous detail features - Feature string: FM
Use to locate an object with a string line that does not have a code. Describe in book.
Monuments/statues or other related items: PMON
Locate center with a single shot. Note size and type in book.
Ornamental features (flower beds; etc.): OR
Locate with a string line. Describe in book.
Parking Meter: PARK
Locate with a single shot. Describe in book.
Pool: QP
Locate with a string line. Note type, size, and height in book.
Post - all types: PPST
Locate center with a single shot. Note type, size, and height in book.
Ramp - Boat; etc.: RM
Locate with a string line. Note type in book.
Ridge line: RD
Locate with a string line.
Rock outcrop (Left): RO
Locate with a string line. Fill in with level strings and spot elevations as needed.
Rock outcrop (Right): RK
Locate with a string line. Fill in with level strings and spot elevations as needed.
Satellite dish: PDAT
Locate center with a single shot. Describe in book.
APPENDIX B
Septic Tank: PSTK
Locate center with a single shot. Describe in book.
Shore line - Left: SL
Locate with a string line.
Shore line - Right: SR
Locate with a string line.
Stockpile: SO
Locate footprint of pile with string line. Show top with level strings or spot elevations as
needed. Describe type in book.
Stonewall: SW
Locate center with a string line. Note average width in collector. Use L string around wall.
Stump: PSTP
Locate center with a single shot. Note size in book.
Swamp/marsh or wet area: WA
Locate edge with a string line. This code is for non-delineated wetlands.
Top of slope: TS
Locate with a string line.
Tree - Coniferous: PTCS
Locate roadside face of tree. Note size and type in book.
Tree - Deciduous: PTDS
Locate roadside face of tree. Note size and type in book.
Vent pipe - Outlet: PVNT
Locate with a single shot. Note size and type in book.
Waterfall: WF
Locate perimeter of falls. Match to river or stream upstream and downstream.
Well: PWEL
Locate center with a single shot. Note size and type in book.
Wetland: WD
Use this code only if wetland has been flagged. Locate each flag and note number in book.
Woods line or brush line - Left: WL
Locate with a string line at the tree line. Locate a brush line with a separate string and note in
book. (Brush is defined as: Area of growth including grass, weeds, crops and trees measuring
in circumference 12 in or less at a point 4 ft above the average ground.)
Woods line or brush line - Right: WR
Locate with a string line at the tree line. Locate a brush line with a separate string and note in
book (Brush is defined as: Area of growth including grass, weeds, crops and trees measuring
in circumference 12 in or less at a point 4 ft above the average ground.)

ENVIRONMENT:
Invasive Species: VA
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book. This code also applies to
Shoreland Protection Permit Delineations.
Monitoring Well: PMWL
Locate the center with a point or as instructed in survey request.
HOTL: VT
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
MHT: VM
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
APPENDIX B
OHW: VH
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
Special Aquatic Site: VS
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
TBZ: VZ
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
TOB: VB
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
TOBOHW: VO
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
Vernal Pool: VP
Locate flagged or marked points as a string line. Note in book.
Wetland: WD
See above

PIT SURVEYS: (Survey use only):
Bottom of slope: BS
See above
Level string: L
See above
Limit of pit: LP
Locate perimeter with a string line.
Limit of work: LW
Locate with a string line
Old ground: OG
Locate with a string line.
Stockpile: SO
See above
Top of slope: TS
See above
SHIFT 202
202
202
201
SHIFT EP
EP
1000
1006 1007
SHIFT
202
202
202 201 SHIFT
1013
x x x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x x x
EXAMPLE OF CODES 201 & 202
(DO NOT SHIFT OUT OF 202 CODE)
203 CODES
NOTE: 203 REF. CODE NEW CODE ELEVATION OFFSET
UNDER OFFSET{ + = RIGHT OR UP}
{ - = LEFT OR DOWN}
EXAMPLE TOP OF A 2 FOOT WIDE STONE WALL USING 203 CODE
NOTE: 203 SW L 0.0 1.0
NOTE: 203 SW L 0.0 -1.0
EXAMPLE TOP OF 0.5 FOOT HIGH STRAIGHT CURB USING 203 CODE
NOTE: 203 CR TC 0.5 0.05
EXAMPLE TOP OF 0.5 FOOT HIGH SLOPED CURB USING 203 CODE
NOTE: 203 CL TC 0.5 -0.4
201/202 CODES
CURVE FITTING
DISB CODE
DISB CODE IS A CODE TO CHANGE RADIUS OR DIRECTION
OF A STRING LINE
EXAMPLE
1000
CR
202
202
DISB
202
202
202
201
1006
1000
CL
202
202
DISB
202
DISB
202
202
202
201
1007
BEARING DISCONTINUITY
AUTOMATIC CLOSURE FEATURE
TO CLOSE STRING LINE
CLOS - CODE USED TO CLOSE A STRING LINE
EXAMPLE
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
TH
SHIFT
ENTER
CLOS
TH
SHIFT
ENTER
CLOS
HEADER
1000
1001
1002
1003 1004
1005
1006
1007
1000 1001 1002
1003 1004 1005
STONE WALL
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
L
SHIFT
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
CLOS
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
STOCKPILE
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
202 SO
202
202
202
202
202
202
202
1008
202 202
1008
(SHOT 1008 WILL CONNECT TO SHOT 1000)
CENTER CIRCUMFERENCE
TO GENERATE A CIRCUMFERENCE USING 2 SHOTS
EXAMPLE
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
CP CR2S
CR2S
1000
1001
1000
1001
1002
SWIMMING
POOL
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
QP CR3S
CR3S
1002 CR3S
TO GENERATE A CIRCUMFERENCE USING 3 SHOTS
EXAMPLE
CONCRETE
PAD
CIRCLE FEATURE
CR2S - GENERATES ELEVATION
CR2L - NULL ELEVATIONS TO ALL POINTS
CR3S - GENERATES ELEVATION
CR3L - NULL ELEVATIONS TO ALL POINTS
1002
1005
ROCK OUTCROP
ROCK OUTCROP LEFT - RO
1000
RO
SHIFT
1001
1003
RK
SHIFT
1004
ROCK OUTCROP RIGHT - RK
EDGE OF RAILROAD BALLAST
1000
FM
SHIFT
1001
1002
SHIFT
1004
1003
FM
1005
FM
TS RR RR TS
FM
TOP OF SLOPE
RAILROAD BALLAST LOATION
RECTANGLE FEATURE
TO GENERATE 2 CLOSING POINTS ON A RECTANGULAR OR
SQUARED OBJECTS.
EXAMPLE
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002 CONCRETE PAD
1000 1001
1002
CP REPS
REPS
REPS
(POINT "A" WILL BE GENERATED AND STRING LINE WILL
CLOSE OUT ON SHOT 1000)
A
1000 1001
1002
B
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002
TH REPS
REPS
REPS
(POINT "B" WILL BE GENERATED AND STRING LINE WILL
CLOSE OUT ON SHOT 1000)
EXAMPLE
HEADER
REPS - GENERATES ELEVATION
REPL - NULL ELEVATIONS FOR ALL POINTS
CENTER OF ROAD, TRAVELED WAY, & EDGE OF PAVEMENT
1002
1005
1008
1011
1014
EDGE OF PAVEMENT
EDGE OF TRAVELED WAY
EDGE OF TRAVELED WAY
EDGE OF PAVEMENT
1000 EP 1001 SHIFT
1003 TW 1004 SHIFT
1006 CO 1007 SHIFT
1009 TW 1010 SHIFT
1012 EP 1013 SHIFT
ASPHALT & GRAVEL DRIVE
1000 EP
1005 1006
1007
1008
1002
1005 1006
1007
1008
1000 EP
1003 DR
1001 SHIFT
1004 SHIFT
GRAVEL
DRIVE
ASPHALT
DRIVE
1001 SHIFT
1003 DR
1002
1004 SHIFT
NOTE: DO NOT BREAK THE EDGE
OF PAVEMENT AT THE EDGE OF
DRIVEWAY. CONTINUE THE EP
ACROSS THE DRIVE AS ONE STRING.
CURB RIGHT, CURB LEFT, & TOP OF CURB
ROADWAY
1002
1005 1003 CR
1001 SHIFT
1004 SHIFT
NOTE: 203 CL TC 0.5 -0.05
1006
1003
SHIFT
1007
CR
1008
SHIFT
1009
TC
1010
SHIFT
1000
TC
1001
SHIFT
1002
CR
1004
CR
1005
SHIFT
ALTERNATIVE METHOD: NOTE: FIRST AND LAST SHOTS ARE TIP DOWN
NOTE: DO NOT TAKE STRING LINE ON BACKSIDE OF CURBING
NOTE: IF TOP OF CURB IS NOT 203d TAKE SHOTS OPPOSITE OF
BOTTOM OF CURB.
CURBING
CURB LEFT
CURB RIGHT
1000 CL
NOTE: 203 CR TC 0.5 0.05
NOTE: 203 CR TC 0.5 0.05 (SHOTS 1004-1006)
FOR VERT. CURB
BEAM GUARD RAIL - DOUBLE FACE
BEAM GUARD RAIL - LEFT
BEAM GUARD RAIL - RIGHT
CABLE GUARD RAIL - LEFT
CABLE GUARD RAIL - RIGHT
1002
1005
1008
1011
1014
1000
DF
1001
SHIFT
1003
BL
1004
SHIFT
1006
BR
1007
SHIFT
1009
GL
1010
SHIFT
1012
GR
1013
SHIFT
MEASURE
HT.
JERSEY BARRIER
NOTE: MEASURE FROM GROUND TO REFLECTOR, USE THIS AS ROD HEIGHT
AND LOCATE JERSEY BARRIERS DOWN THE CENTER.
NOTE: TAKE AN "L" STRING AROUND THE BASE OF BARRIER
IF ELEVATION DIFFERENT.
SIDEWALK
1002 1000
SK
1001
SHIFT NOTE: 203 SK SK 0.0 -5.0
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAST ARM POLE
1001
NOTE: CODE AS PMDF, THIS WILL
GIVE THEM DIRECTION AND LENGTH
SIGNS
TWO OR MORE POST SIGNS SINGLE POST
1002 1000
SN
1001
SHIFT
1000
SN
1001
SHIFT
1000
PSGN
NOTE IN BOOK WHAT THE SIGN READS
NOTE: IN BOOK TYPE CONCRETE, ASPHALT, ETC...
IF BOTH SIDES OF SIDEWALK ARE NOT UNIFORM SHOOT
OTHER SIDE INSTEAD OF 203
1000
PMAP
DROP INLET, SUMP, UNDERDRAIN, DRAIN PIPE,
8" UNDERDRAIN
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012 1013
15" RCP
12"
RCP
12"
RCP
CATCH
BASIN
DRAIN
MANHOLE
DROP
INLET
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
PDID
PSUM
DP
SHIFT IGL
DP
SHIFT
PMHD
PSUM
DP
SHIFT
PCBD
PSUM
DP
SHIFT
(ON GRATE)
(ON SUMP)
(ON INVERT)
(ON GROUND)
(ON INVERT)
(ON INVERT)
(ON INVERT)
(ON INVERT)
(ON INVERT)
(ON INVERT)
(ON COVER)
(ON GRATE)
(ON SUMP)
(ON SUMP)
NOTE SIZE & TYPE OF PIPES IN BOOK
NOTE END SECTION TYPE IN BOOK
DO NOT TO LOCATE
OUTLET
NOTE: DIRECTIONAL SHOT (IGL)
NOTE INTERIOR (SMOOTH/CORRIGATED)
FOR PLASTIC PIPE
POND
STREAM
1000 1001
1002
1003 1004
1005
1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011
1012 1013
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002
1003
1006
1004
1005
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
DM REPS
REPS
REPS
DM REPS
REPS
REPS
DB
SHIFT
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
FM
SHIFT
NOTE IN BOOK SPILLWAY
TOP OF DAM & BOTTOM OF DAM
SLUICEWAY
1002 1003
1004
1000
SU
1001
SHIFT
1005
CLOS
"L" STRING DOWN THE CENTER
ATHLETIC FIELD
BASEBALL
DIAMOND
SOCCER
FIELD
1002 1003 1004
1005
1006 1007 1008 1009
1017
1000
AF
1001
SHIFT
1010
CLOS
1011 FM
1015 FM 1016
SHIFT
1018
CLOS
NOTE: LOCATE PERIMETER OF FIELD WITH AF STRING.
LOCATE OTHER FEATURES WITHIN FIELD WITH FM STRINGS AND
DESCRIBE IN BOOK
1009
1000 BM
1001
SHIFT
1002 202
1003
202
1004 202 1005 201
1006
CLOS
1007 L
1008
SHIFT
BERM
1012
202
SHIFT
1013
202
1014
202
CLOS
CEMETERY
gr
gr
gr
gr
1002
1003 1004
1005
1006 1007 1008
1000 CM 1001
SHIFT
1009
CLOS
1012
1013
1010
PGRV
1011
SHIFT
CONCRETE PAD, GAS PUMPS,
STORAGE TANK FILL CAPS, & VENT PIPES
gp gp gp gp
st
st
vp vp
1002 1003
1004
1005 1006
1000 CP 1001
SHIFT
1007
CLOS
1022
PVNT
1023
PVNT
1020
PSTT
1021
PSTT
1019
PGPP
1018
PGPP
1016
PGPP
1017
PGPP
1008
202 CP
1009
202
1010
202
1011 201
1012
202
1013
202
1014
202
1015
201 CLOS
TO SHOW TOP OF ISLAND:
NOTE: 203 CP TC 0.4 -0.06
AFTER SHOT 1015
BUILDING, PORCH, DECK, & STEPS
NOTE: LOCATE SILL WITH "PSIL" CODE.
LOCATE SILL AT ALL ELEVATION CHANGES
1006
1007
1000
BE
1001
SHIFT
1002
BE
1003
SHIFT
1004
SP
1005
SHIFT
1008
FM
1009
SHIFT
10.0
10.5 10.5
20.0
10.5
10.0 10.0
24.0
10.5
20.0
5
5 5
5
8
8
NOTE: ON YOUR SKETCH PUT ALL
YOUR SHOT NUMBERS ON THE CORNER
WHERE THEY ARE TAKEN. ALSO
MEASURE UP THE BUILDING.
NOTE: SHOOT AS MANY HOUSE
CORNERS AS POSSIBLE
NOTE: YOU DONT HAVE TO IGLL STEPS
NOTE: LOCATE PORCHES SEPERATELY
NOTE: YOUR FIRST TWO SHOTS LOCATING
A HOUSE OR BUILDING MUST BE
CONNECTING SHOTS
SOUND WALL
1211 1212 1213
SHIFT
LOCATE CENTER LINE OF SUPPORT COLUMN
AT THE ROADSIDE FACE WITH A "SA" CODE
THIS LOCATION WILL BE ON TOP OF THE BASE PLATE
NOTE: SIZE AND MATERIAL OF COLUMN AND FOUNDATION
IN FIELD BOOK
SA
GATE AND FENCES
NOTE: HEIGHT AND TYPE OF FENCE IN BOOK
NOTE: TYPE AND DESCRIBE FEATURE IN BOOK
FLOWER
GARDEN
PLANTER
LAWN FEATURES
HEDGE
1002
1002
1005
1000
FB
1001
SHIFT
1003
FO
1004
SHIFT
1000
HE
1000
OR
1001
SHIFT
1003
CLOS
1000
OR
CR3S
1001
CR3S
1002
CR3S
1006
GA
1007
SHIFT
NOTE: HEIGHT AND TYPE OF HEDGE IN BOOK
1001
SHIFT 1002 1003
1004 1005
1006 1007 1008
RETAINING WALL
1002 1000 RW 1001
SHIFT
1004
SHIFT
RETAINING WALL RIGHT
RETAINING WALL LEFT
SHORELINE
1002
1005
1000
SR
1001
SHIFT
1003
SL
1004
SHIFT
1003 RL 1005
STONEWALL
WOODS OR BRUSH
1002
1002
1005
1006 1007 1008
1000 SW
1001
SHIFT
1003 L 1004 SHIFT
1000 WL 1001 SHIFT
1005 1003 WR
1004 SHIFT
SHOT CODE
1000
1001
1002
SW
SHIFT
NOTE: 203 SW L 0.0 1.0
NOTE: 203 SW L 0.0 -1.0
NOTE: MAKE SURE WALL TOP IS NARROWER THAN BASE
TAKE "L" STRING AT THE BASE OF WALL
1006 WR
1008
1009
1010
1011
1007
SHIFT
BRUSH AREA
MIXED HARDWOODS
AND SOFTWOODS
Locate at Trunk Line
True Target
Point
OFFSET CALCULATION
Offset
Distance
Instrument
Station
Prism Prism
Prism
Prism
Offset Direction
Prism is Right of Object
Prism is Left of Object
Prism is in Front of Object
Prism is Behind Object