Chain Survey - Introduction and Condition for its use
Chain Survey
- Chain surveying is the simplest method of surveying.
- Measurements for this survey are taken on the field and other supplementary works like plotting and calculations are carried out in office.
- The measurements in chain surveying are linear.
- Chain, tape, ranging rod, arrows and, cross staff are the tools required for chain surveying.
- It is used when plans are required on a large scale.
It can be used if the area meets the following conditions:
- 1. The area shall be fairly small.
- 2. The ground is fairly levelled and open with simple details
- 3. The area needs to be open.
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