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Types of Surveying Basic For Civil Engineering Student

1. Plane Surveying – Used for small areas where Earth’s curvature is ignored.

2. Geodetic Surveying – Used for large areas considering Earth’s curvature.

3. Topographic Surveying – Measures natural and man-made features with elevations.

4. Cadastral Surveying – Determines land boundaries for legal purposes.

5. Construction Surveying – Used for setting out and controlling construction works.

6. Hydrographic Surveying – Surveys rivers, lakes, seas, and underwater features.

7. City Surveying – Used for urban planning and municipal development.

8. Mine Surveying – Applied in underground and surface mining operations.

9. Route Surveying – Used for roads, railways, canals, and pipelines.

10. Photogrammetric Surveying – Uses aerial photos or satellites for mapping.