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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…
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Measurement with Chains or Tapes
Measurement of distances using chain or tape is termed as chaining. This is the accurate and commonly employed method in…
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Linear Measurements and Chain Surveying
All the distances required for making a plan are the horizontal distances. Hence in the field horizontal distances are measured…
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UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS
In 1960 System International (SI units) unit was approved by the conference of weights and measures. It is an international…
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TYPES OF GRAPHICAL SCALES
The following two types of scales are used in surveying: (i) Plain Scale (ii) Diagonal Scale. Plain Scale On a…