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Methods Adopted to Find Areas from Plotted Plans | Land Surveying |Surveying

The following two methods are generally adopted to find the areas from the previously plotted plans. The methods are: 1. Graphical Method. 2. Instrumental Method. 1. Graphical Method: In this method, the required data is obtained from measurements of the plan. The area may be found: (i) By the help of some geometrical figures or (ii) By the application of [...]

By N.Priyanka|2017-03-15T04:37:58+05:30March 15, 2017|Land Surveying|Comments Off

Top 4 Instruments Used in Land Surveying |Land Surveying | Surveying

This article throws light upon the four main instruments that are used in land surveying. The instruments are: 1. Hand Level 2. Clinometers 3. Enlarging and Reducing Plans 4. Box-Sextant. Instrument # 1. Hand Level: (Fig. 13.1): This is a simple, compact hand instrument used for locating contours, taking cross-sections etc. in preliminary reconnaissance surveys where great accuracy is not [...]

By N.Priyanka|2017-03-15T04:37:59+05:30March 15, 2017|Land Surveying|Comments Off