Closing error : While plotting compass traverse, when first and last survey line does not coincides by some amount of distance, that distance is called as closing error.
Adjustment of closing error
Explanation :
1. To distribute the closing error AA1 (Fig. a ), draw one horizontal line of length equal to perimeter of traverse with some reduced scale.
2. Now mark the survey stations on it proportionally (Fig. b) and transfer closing error of same length using roller scale to point a.
3. Join the point A and A1 with straight line. Also draw parallel lines at point b,c.d and e.
4. Transfer B1b, C1c, D1d and E1e to point B1, C1, D1 and E1 respectively in compass traverse.
5. Finally join new points to get corrected traverse ABCDEA after graphical adjustment of closing error.