list of surveying instruments and their uses | ByTamilore Gibadi What Is Surveying? Surveying is definedas a method of determining the relative position of the points on, above, or below the earth’s surface by taking direct or indirect measurements of distance, direction, and elevation. Two types of measurements are taken in surveying: Linear measurements angular measurements. There are different types of surveying equipment used in civil engineering such as Chain, Theodolite, dumpy level, cross–staff, plane table, ranging road, measuring tapes, etc. Importance of Surveying Planning and design of all civil engineering projects require measurements from surveying. Execution of work needs surveying too […]
Setting Up for a Total Station survey The process for setting up the device is fairly simple. Just follow these ten steps and you will be ready for your total station survey: Gather Your Equipment: First, you will need to have your equipment ready. In addition to the device, this should include a tripod, tribrach, controller, […]
Water Level Basics: How To Make And Use One Last Updated on: January 22, 2023 by Jignesh Sabhadiya Water levels are a great way to find a level spot on items like posts or stakes, so you can build structures that are even and correct. The simple construction and easy setup make a water level a popular […]
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR SURVEY EQUIPMENTS STEPS TO MAINTAIN SURVEY EQUIPMENT Your livelihood and reputation are based on providing precise and accurate data and as such, the integrity of your survey equipment has an enormous impact on your career. Regular exposure to harsh job site conditions can take its toll on your instruments, so it’s critical to […]
Step by step guide on how carry out route surveying with Total Station Route surveying with a total station involves the following steps: Determine the starting point of the route. This is typically a known point, such as the starting point of a road or a building corner. Set up the total station at the […]
Step by step guide on how to use theodolite equipment A theodolite is a surveying instrument that is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. It consists of a rotating telescope mounted on a tripod, which can be used to measure angles in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The following is a step-by-step guide […]
Step by step guide on how to establish a level with levelling Equipment Here is a general step-by-step guide to establishing a level using levelling equipment: Set up your levelling equipment on a tripod or other stable platform in a level location. Make sure that the bubble on the levelling device is centered and that […]
Step by step guide on how to carry out perimeter survey with Total Station To carry out a perimeter survey using a Total Station, follow these steps: Set up the Total Station on a stable and level surface, and orient it towards the area that you want to survey. Use the Total Station’s keyboard or […]