Basics 6 min read
Types of traverse
Traverse Surveying is a popular method of surveying. This article includes the definition of traverse surveying along with its classification, errors…
THE ARTICLE LIBRARY
All stories.
Ideas and explainers from across SenseCentral.
Basics 4 min read
Local attraction & Compass Surveying
Local attraction is the phenomenon by which the magnetic needle is constantly prevented to point towards the magnetic north at a…
Basics 2 min read
Bearings & Azimuths in Surveying
Angles and lengths are the basic measurements in surveying. Angles in surveying are classified as either horizontal or vertical, based…
Basics 2 min read
Measuring Angles
Angles can be measured with a magnetic compass, of course. Unfortunately, the Earth’s magnetic field does not yield the most…
Basics 7 min read
Obstacles (including numerical)
Obstacles and challenges of introducing problem solving in classroom “A Transantiago bus carries 34 passengers. At a bus stop, 12…
Basics 4 min read
Instruments Required
Introduction Surveying is the process and technique of determining distances and angles between points, used on construction sites for the purposes of levelling and setting out works. Surveying relies…
Basics 3 min read
Chaining in surveying
Definition Chain survey is the simplest method of surveying. In this survey only measurements are taken in the field, and the…
Basics 2 min read
Stages of Survey Operations
1. Field work 2. Office work 3. Care and adjustment of instruments Field Work The field work consists of the measurement of all…
Basics 4 min read
Accuracy and Precision
Measurement is essential for us to understand the external world and through millions of years of life, we have developed…