CENGR 1210

Elamentary
Surveying

INTRODUCTION

ENGR. CAG CLAVERO

Surveying
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3 Elements of Space Linear Scale

Distance Angular
Direction
Elevation

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Branch of Applied Mathematics

Science or Art Science and Art
Determining Area Relative Points
Relative Points
Contour
Delineating the whole on paper
Measurements
 Surveying
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• The art and science of determining angular Clarke
and
linear measurements
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extent,
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and relative position of points, lines, and areas on or
near the surface of the earth or on otherWebster
extraterrestrial bodies through applied mathematics
and the use of specialized equipment and
techniques.
 Geodetic
Surveying

Plane
Surveying
Cadastral Surveys
 Rural and Urban Areas
 Property Lines and Boundaries
City Surveys
 Expansions or Improvements
 Property Lines and Boundaries
 Fixing Reference Monuments
 Maps
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Construction Surveys
 Grades
 Reference Lines
 Dimensions
 Ground Configurations
 Location
 Elevation
Forestry Surveys
 Forest Management and Mensuration
 Production and Conservation of Forestry Lands
Hydrographic
 Bodies of Water
Surveys
 Shore lines
 Water Surfaces
 Flow of Streams
 Navigation
 Water supply and Resources
 Flood Control
 Irrigation
 Hydroelectric Power
 Subaqueous Construction
 Recreation
Industrial Surveys
 Optical Tooling
 Ship Building,
 Construction and Assembly of Aircraft
 Layout and Installation of Heavy and Complex
Machinery
Mine Surveys
 Underground Excavation
 Mining Claims
 Geological Formations
 Excavated Volumes
Photogrammetric Surveys
 Photographs from airplanes or ground stations
 For limited ground surveys
Route Surveys
 Alignment
 Grade
 Earthwork Quantities
 Location of natural and artificial objects
 Highways
 Railroads
 Pipelines
 Canals
 Transmission Lines
 Linear Projects
Topographic Surveys

 Shape of the ground

 Location and elevation of natural and artificial
features upon it
 Hills
 Mountains