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What is Surveying?

Surveying is the science of determining the relative positions of different features on ground, along with their elevations. The relative positions are determined by measuring the three dimensional positions. After taking observations in the field, computations are done to prepare a topographic map or plan of the area. These maps or plans are needed for various purposes like computing the volume of the earth work, volume of reservoir, finalizing the alignment of canal, railway line or highway and for this, sufficient number of points and lines have to be located on the plan.

Given below are the links to some major and important topics related to surveying that will be beneficial for aspiring civil engineers:

Key Concepts:

Here’s an overview of the different types of surveying techniques and classifications based on accuracy, location, instruments used, and purpose.

Type of Surveying:

Classification of Survey based on accuracy desired:

Plane Survey
Geodetic Survey

Classification of Survey based on place of survey:

Land Survey
Hydrographic Survey
Underground Survey
Aerial Survey

Classification of survey based on instrument used:

Chain Survey
Compass Survey
Levelling
Plane table Survey
Theodolite Survey
Triangulation
Tacheometry
EDM Survey
Total Station Survey
Satellite Survey

Classification of Survey based on purpose

Geological Survey
Geographical Survey
Engineering Survey
Cadastral Survey
Defence Survey
Mine Survey
Route Survey
Archaeological Survey

Online Courses for Surveying (CE):

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Recommended Books for Surveying

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Civil engineering aspirants are suggested to click on the links mentioned below to learn more in depth about open channel flow:

FAQs:

1. What is quantity surveying in civil engineering?

Ans. Quantity surveying is the estimation of materials along with the final cost of estimation for any project.

2. What is chain surveying in civil engineering?

Ans. Chain surveying is a method of survey of land wherein only linear measurements are made and no angular measurements are taken.

3. What is the purpose of surveying?

Ans. To determine the relative positions of points on the surface of the earth.

4. What is surveying in simple words?

Ans. Surveying is the process of analyzing and recording the characteristics of land area span to help design a plan or map of construction.