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TYPES OF COMPASS
The types of compass that are used commonly are: (i) prismatic compass; and (ii) surveyor compass. The essential parts of…
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Compass Surveying
Disadvantage of chain surveying is that, in it only distances are measured and hence area is to be covered with…
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TAPE CORRECTIONS
The following five corrections may be found for the measured lengths of tape: (i) Corrections for absolute length (ii) Corrections for pull…
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ERRORS IN CHAINING
Errors in chaining may be classified as: (i) Personal errors (ii) Compensating errors, and (iii) Cumulating errors. Personal Errors Wrong…
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Field Work
As soon as the survey party arrives in the field the following details are entered in the field book: (i)…
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Field Book
All observations and measurements taken during chain surveying are to be recorded in a standard field book. It is a oblong book…
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Selection of Stations
The following points should be considered in selecting station points: (i) It should be visible from at least two or…
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Technical Terms
Various technical terms used in connection with the network of the triangles in surveying are explained below: Station: Station is a…
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CHAIN SURVEYING
Chain survey is suitable in the following cases: (i) Area to be surveyed is comparatively small (ii) Ground is fairly…
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INSTRUMENTS USED IN CHAINING
The following instruments are required for measurements with chain and tape: (i) Arrows (ii) Pegs (iii) Ranging rods and ranging…
