A contour interval in the surveying is the vertical distance or the difference in the elevation between the two contour lines in a topographical map.
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Contour Lines and Its Types, Characteristics and Uses in Surveying
In cartography, contour lines are an imaginary line of a terrain that joints the point of equal elevation above a given level, such as mean sea level or benchmark.
Tunnel Surveying -Methods and Procedures of Tunnel Surveying
Tunnel surveying is a type of underground surveying for the construction of tunnels. Methods and procedure of tunnel surveying is discussed.
How to Use Planimeter in Surveying? Components of a Planimeter
Planimeter is an instrument used in surveying to compute the area of any given plan. Planimeter only needs plan drawn on the sheet to calculate its area.
Theodolite Parts and its Functions for Angle Measurements in Surveying
Theodolite has many parts which needs to be adjusted every time while surveying. It is important to know about theodolite parts and their functions before using it to minimize errors during theodolite surveying.
Special Surveying Instruments and their Uses in Civil Engineering Surveying
Sometimes special surveying instruments are required for specific purposes in civil engineering surveys. Types and uses of these special surveying instruments are discussed.
Modern Surveying Instruments and Their Uses
Modern surveying instruments provides faster and more precise surveying than conventional instruments. Their types and uses are discussed in this article.
Different Types of Levels Used for Leveling in Surveying
Levels are the different instruments used for leveling in surveying. There are various types of levels such as dumpy level, Y level, cushing’s level, tilting level, cooke’s reversible level and automatic level instruments for leveling in surveying. The process of ...