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In this article, we will see about what is curve in surveying, its types, purposes, its elements, advantages and more. What is curves in surveying? Curves surveying is the process of measuring and mapping the curvature of roads, rivers, and other natural features on a piece of land.  This involves the use of mathematical calculations and specialized tools, such as total stations, theodolites, and GPS equipment, to accurately measure angles, distances, and elevations.  The data collected is then used to create detailed maps and plans of the area being surveyed. Types of curves There are two types of Curves. 1. Horizontal Curve 2. Vertical curve Surveyors use horizontal and vertical curves to calculate the radius and slope of a feature.  Horizontal curves are used to calculate the radius of a curve and the central angle. While vertical curves are used to calculate the grade or slope of a road or other feature.  This information is used to ensure that the design of the ...

In this article, we will see about What error is, what are its types, how can we minimize it, and some examples. What are the Errors? Errors means difference of measured value of quantity and of actual value of quantity. For example, Suppose, we have a line AB in the field. Its actual value is 20m, means point A is 20m far away from point B. Now, we try to measure line AB. And due to some reasons, we measure it as 19m. So, here is Error of 1m in absolute terms. Other Example: Suppose we have a Angle ABC, which is angle between line AB and line BC, at point B.  Suppose  value of Angle ABC at point B is 30°. Then, we measure Angle ABC at point B, as 29°. So, absolute error is |29° - 30°| = 1°. Suppose instead of measuring 29°, if we would have measured it as 32°, then it would be of |32° - 30°| = 2°. Another Example, Suppose a Person measure the height of a Tower. To measure it, he use some Instruments, and take readings. He is far away from tower, and to calculate its height, ...

In this article, we will see about Latitude and Departure in Surveying, what are they, how we can derive formula for it, Sign Convention, and Some Examples. So, Let's see, What are the Latitude and Departure? It can be defined as: Latitude of a Line is a Projection of a given Line on N-S Line.   Departure of a Line is a Projection of a given line on E-W Line.   What does it means? In simple words, Suppose we have a Line AB.  Now this line can be anywhere. But for projection, it's one endpoint should be on Origin.  So, let's take point A to Origin O on North-East-South-West plane, such as line remains as it is, but one point A will be on Origin.  Or Alternatively, we can also make N-S-W-E plane, and can make origin at a point there without taking line away. So, let's see, As you can see, line AB, which point A at origin. Right Side of Point A is East Direction, left side West Direction, Up side North Direction, and down side South Direction. So, when we project...

In this article, we will see about Traversing, some of its Advantages, Instruments, Principles, and various examples of it for Civil Engineers. So, let's See, What is Traversing? Traverse is a set of Connected Lines. Closed Traverse For Example, in above Line AB is connected with Line BC. Line BC is connected with Line CD. We measure distance between stations. For Example, between point A and of point B, how much distance is there. And angles. We start from one point.  From there to other place, we measure its distance.  Also, we measure what angles does the line (line which is of point connecting first and second point with North Direction for WCB ) make. (Actually, There are different systems of angle measurements. Which types of system of angle measurement do we choose, depends partially on whether it is Open Traverse or Closed Traverse.) Now, as we have measured distance between first point and second point. And also, angle of it with our system of angle measurement. We ca...

In this article, we will see about Hypsometric Levelling, which is useful to understand for Civil Engineers. So, let's see, What is Hypsometric Levelling? Hypsometric Levelling is a type of levelling in Surveying in which we determine height and altitude using the fact that boiling of water depends upon atmospheric pressure applied to water at that time. As the height increases, pressure at that level decreases, and correspondingly water boiling happens also get affected. By measuring pressure and temperature at which water boils, we can estimate what should be difference of heights or elevation between it should have. Formula showing relationship between Temperature, Pressure and Volume: PV = nRT By this formula, and some other formulas, we can understand, if height increases, then Pressure at that height decreases, and also Temperature required for Boiling of Water decreases.  As temperature required for Boiling decreases, more water can evaporates, boiling can happens fast. So, ...

In this article, We will See about Gale's Traverse Table, what is it, its image to download, PDF, Excel file, and some of it's characteristics. Let's see, So, What is the Gale's Traverse Table? The traverse table in which all information is tabulated is called Gale's Traverse Table.  It consists of Length, Whole Circle Bearing, Reduced Bearing, Consecutive Coordinates, Corrected Angles, and Independent Coordinates. When we do traversing , we have many types of information about various stations and line, like its coordinates, its length, and angles.  If we calculate each information individually, it may be troublesome or lengthy process.  To make it simple, and convenient, it is computed as in Tabular form by making it's rows and columns as a field for input of values collected from field; and for it Gale's Traverse Table is used. Image Here's image which you can save by right click on it and choose save. Or in Mobile device, long tap on Image, and tap o...