Civil Engineering Reference
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We would use the same procedure to calculate the distance to point F on the
meridional line and place a temporary point at F on the line from B to D. Once
points E and F have been marked on the ground, a line would be run true north
from point E and true west from point F. The intersection of these two lines would
mark the lost corner. In actual practice, using a total station or GPS and calcula-
tions based on coordinate geometry, the coordinates of the final corner would be
calculated in the office or field computer and an angle and distance turned from a
traverse point to the final corner. This would relieve the crew from setting tempo-
rary points E and F.
