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Principles of surveying: To locate the point with respect to two known points Working from the whole to the part but not from part to the whole. Accumulation of errors …
Principles and Basic measurements in surveying Read More
A Property Survey is a type of survey which depicts or notes the position of boundaries with respect to: Locations of all boundary monumentation found or set. Apparent improvements and …
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A Traverse may be of two types. Namely, Open Traverse Closed Traverse Open Traverse A traverse is said to be open traverse when the traverse starts at one point and …
Types of Traverse in Surveying Read More
There are two types of scales used in surveying. Numerical scale: 1. Engineer’s Scale: In engineer’s scale, the scale of a map or drawing is the proportion which every distance …
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Length other than standard Tape manufacturers do not guarantee 100 ft steel tapes to be exactly 100.00 ft. An error due to the incorrect length occurs every time the tape …
Common Instrumental Errors in Linear Measurement in Surveying Read More
Chain Surveying is Suitable Ground is fairly level and simple Plans are required on large scale e.g. fields When area is small in extent Chain Surveying is Not Suitable For …
When Suitable and Not Suitable for Chain Survey Read More
Land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them, commonly practiced by licensed surveyors, …
Definition of Land Surveying Read More
Landowners are typically informed that a boundary survey is required by their local planning board or building officials in their town when they are looking to build or for approval …
When is a Survey Needed Read More