How to Plot Coordinates and Draw a Level Plan for Mining Lab Layout?

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The discussion revolves around plotting coordinates and drawing a level plan for a mining lab layout based on provided data. Participants are addressing the challenges of understanding coordinate systems, specifically easting and northing, and the requirements for completing an assignment related to this task.

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  • One participant requests help with plotting coordinates on a layout and drawing a level plan, indicating a lack of clarity on the task requirements.
  • Another participant expresses confusion about the terminology used, specifically questioning the meaning of "easting" and "northing" and the units associated with these coordinates.
  • A participant mentions feeling lost in the course and struggling with the plotting of coordinates, particularly regarding their geographic context.
  • There is a suggestion to consult course materials or seek help from the professor to clarify the units of measurement for the coordinates.
  • One participant provides a link to an external resource explaining easting and northing as geographic Cartesian coordinates, but questions remain about the specific units used.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of understanding regarding the coordinate system and its application. There is no consensus on the units of measurement or the specifics of the assignment, indicating ongoing confusion and uncertainty.

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Participants have not established the units for easting and northing, and there is uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the layout and the assignment requirements. The discussion reflects a lack of clarity in the course material and the need for further guidance.

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Students or individuals involved in mining engineering or related fields who are working on assignments involving geographic coordinate systems and layout planning may find this discussion relevant.

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Member advised to use the homework template for posts in the homework sections of PF.
1) Plot given coordinates on layout supplied and label them accordingly. The scale on the layout is 1” = 20 ‘.
2) Using the given tope data, draw the level plan on the layout.

The station coordinates and topping data are available in the excel file enclosed.
 

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Hello NR, :welcome:

You still have to adapt to the culture ehre at PF. Use the template and read the guidelines ...

(Also: not clear to me what you are asking, what you have done so far, where you are stuck in this exercise!)
 
Hello, I have seen the templates and would have love to provide what I have done so far however this is course that I started late and I am completely lost in it.
I am at first stuck in the coordinates plotting. I don't understand why these coordinates are eastern and northern.
 
In that case you'll have to catch up some way or other. Textbook, course notes from others, whatever (template explanation?).
I have no idea what this is about or the meaning of this notation. What are the units ? Furlongs ?
What does the 'given layout' look like ?
Code:
STATION COORDINATES
 
        EASTING NORTHING
STA 1001 2025 E 960 N
STA 1002 2025 E 975 N
STA 1003 2025 E 995 N
STA 1004 2055 E 995 N
STA 1005 2080 E 1010 N
STA 1006 2120 E 1040 N
STA 1007 2160 E 1070 N
STA 1008 2190 E 1095 N
 
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=EASTING+NORTHING
This was returned as the first search result from the above search:

The terms easting and northing are geographic Cartesian coordinates for a point. Easting refers to the eastward-measured distance (or the x-coordinate), while northing refers to the northward-measured distance (or the y-coordinate).
 
First result for anyone (including me): Easting and northing is clear: gives you the directions; but we still need units. Rod ?
 
Yep. Luckily, I have the course this afternoon. I will ask the professor about the units. If possible drop in his office for more explanation. Il will then come with a draft. This assignment is for Thursday.
Thank you guys.
 

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