Surveying-1 / by Saurabh Kumar Soni.

Reprint 2018.

Includes index.

Surveying is the technique and science of accurately finding out the position of points and the distances and angles between them. These point are usually, but not always, associated with positions on the surface of the Earth. They are often used to make land maps and boundaries for ownership of land. The art of surveying and map drawing has been in practice since the cultural evolution of mankind. For the purpose of engineering projects such as roads, railways, canals, water supply, reservoirs, dams, building, bridges, flyover etc., extensive surveying is inevitable for proper establishment and allocation of the jobsite. The Success of any engineering project is highly dependent on the accurate and complete survey work. The material in the book is so organised, that the subject can easily understand by the engineering students. The book covers the syllabi prescribed by all the leading universities. --Preface of the book.