Elementary Surveying: An Introduction To Geomatics (15th Edition)
Elementary Surveying: An Introduction To Geomatics (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134604657
Author: Charles D. Ghilani
Publisher: PEARSON
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Principles and methods used to determine volumes in surveying.

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  • The method which is used for computing linear construction projects such as highways, railroads, in this type after the centerline is staked, ground sections called cross sections are taken. This type of principle used in the method is called cross sectional method.
  • Except long linear route constructions, the quantity of earth, gravel, rock or other material excavated or filled can often be used as one of the principle methods in volume surveying which is called as borrow pit method or unit method.
  • Volumes based on contours can be obtained from contour maps by using a planimeter to determine the area enclosed by each contour. This type principle method in volume surveying is called contour area method.

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