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The Purpose and Importance of Land Surveying

In the endeavour to reshape the landscapes we inhabit, understanding the intricacies of our current environment is paramount. The foundation of this transformative journey lies in accurate measurements, serving as the common language that facilitates collaboration among diverse professionals, each wielding distinct skills to redefine the spaces we call home. As aspirations extend beyond individual […]

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When Precision Falls Short: The Quest for a Properly Calibrated Automatic Level

Surveying

Paul has recently bought a new automatic level, a Leica NA332. Paul is an Architect and a person that likes learning by doing. Being diligent the first thing Paul did with his Leica NA332 was to check Its accuracy by performing a two-peg test. And this is where his problems started.

And this is when I received an email from Paul, who resides in Texas, seeking assistance.

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The Precision Predicament

Surveying

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, a monumental construction project was underway. A majestic skyscraper was gradually taking shape, a symbol of human ambition and architectural marvel. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the site was Ethan Evergreen, a meticulous civil engineer with an eye for precision. Ethan possessed an uncanny ability to spot

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5 Ways a Surveyor or Engineer can Achieve Accurate Levelling

Surveying

Top 5 Ways to ensure that you always achieve high accuracy on levelling traverses.

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How to carry out a levelling traverse or run. The Levelling Procedure.

Surveying

Carrying out a leveling traverse must be done to a procedure. This article runs through how to carry this out.

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5 of the greatest errors that can affect the accuracy of a total station

5 of the Greatest Errors to Affect Total Station Accuracy.

Surveying

Total Stations are very accurate pieces of equipment that are very expensive. But they can be useless if they are affected by these 5 factors.

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How to setup a total station above a known point

How to setup a Total Station above a Control Point

Surveying

Setting up a total station with either an optical plummet or laser plummet can be quickly achieved in a few easy steps.

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Calibration of GPS Surveying Equipment

Surveying

There is no doubt that GPS surveying equipment is a great tool for surveyors and engineers. They allow us to easily take accurate measurements over very large distances quickly and easily. But how do we know that these measurements accurate every time? Usually, all the surveying equipment we use will be calibrated at least yearly.

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How to Calculate Road Offset Profiles

Surveying

When constructing a new, or even an existing road we need to be able to translate design information into practical information that can be used throughout the road construction process.

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How accurate can your linear measurements be?

Surveying

Whenever we take a measurement, we want it to be as accurate as possible. We need the measurement to be right. But we know that any measurement that we take will have an error associated with it.

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