Reconnaissance Survey – Advantages – Disadvantages – Types

Muhammad Zubair Saleem | 🗓️ Modified: April 19, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 7 min | 👁 Post Views: 179

The feasibility of any Civil Engineering Project is determined by the extensive study of an entire area for the identification of feasible route or sites for the construction of project and elimination of others which are impractical or unworkable, an initial survey is being conducted which is known as Reconnaissance Survey. Purpose of Reconnaissance Survey … Read more

Types of theodolite in Surveying (Advanced)

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: March 29, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 3 min | 👁 Post Views: 102

Are you interested in understanding the various types of theodolite used in surveying? Learn how this field has developed over time and discover its modern applications. Join us as we take you on a journey through the history of theodolites, their types, and current uses. Theodolites have been used in surveying for centuries, beginning as … Read more

An arrow painted on the pavement means

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: January 20, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 3 min | 👁 Post Views: 122

An arrow painted on a surface means: Painted arrow is a symbol that is used to indicate direction or movement of traffic on the road. It’s a directional symbol that you must follow during travel. The arrow is a simple, yet powerful visual cue that can convey a wide range of meanings, depending on the … Read more

Cross staff in surveying – Types – History – Working

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: January 20, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 4 min | 👁 Post Views: 214

A cross staff, also known as a Jacob’s staff or a surveyor’s staff, is a measuring instrument that was historically used in land surveying and navigation. The instrument consists of a long, straight staff with a transverse bar, or crosspiece, that can be moved up and down the staff. The cross staff is used to … Read more

Least count of theodolite – Optical – Digital – Vernier – Vs total Station

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: January 20, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 5 min | 👁 Post Views: 184

The least count of theodolite is 20 seconds. For different types, the vernier theodolite is less precise with least count of 20 seconds while optical theodolite is more precise with least count of 1 second. In comparison to total station it is less precise as the least count for total station is 1 second. The … Read more