Question: Compute the Rod reading needed to set a blue top stake for the edge of pavement for station 1 5 + 0 0 , given

Compute the Rod reading needed to set a blue top stake for the edge of pavement for station 15+00, given the following information.
X TBM elevation of 245.48, level backsight on TBM of 5.07, Proposed centerline elevation 236', Normal Crown 2-lane road each lane being 12' wide with a 5.7' shoulder that falls at
6.8%, Side slopes of 3:1
This Blue Top is set so the top of the stake is set at the Edge of Pavement elevation.
Round answer to 2 decimal places.
Selected Answer: 4.88
Correct Answer:
14.79+-0.02
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Compute the rod reading needed at the finished EOP Elevation
Compute the Rod reading needed to set a blue top

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