Tension Correction in Measurement of Distance with Tapes Formulas

Tension Correction is a Correction applied to the measured length of a tape or chain in surveying to account for the sag or tension in the tape or chain, which can cause errors in measurement. And is denoted by C_p. Tension Correction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Tension Correction is always positive.

Formulas to find Tension Correction in Measurement of Distance with Tapes

fxTension Correction to Measured LengthGo

Measurement of Distance with Tapes formulas that make use of Tension Correction

fxTape Cross-Sectional Area for Tension Correction to Measured LengthGo

fxTape Elasticity Modulus given Tension Correction to Measured LengthGo

List of variables in Measurement of Distance with Tapes formulas

fx Final Tension Go

fx Initial Tension Go

fx Measured Length Go

fx Area of Tape Go

fx Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Go

FAQ

What is the Tension Correction?

Tension Correction is a Correction applied to the measured length of a tape or chain in surveying to account for the sag or tension in the tape or chain, which can cause errors in measurement. Tension Correction is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Tension Correction is always positive.

Can the Tension Correction be negative?

No, the Tension Correction, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Tension Correction?

Tension Correction is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Tension Correction can be measured.

Let Others Know

✖

Facebook

Twitter

Copied!