Surveying Concepts and Terminology

The video tutorial covers land surveying, focusing on differential and profile leveling. It begins with an overview of objectives, including understanding equipment, terms, and error control. The tutorial explains rectangular survey systems, section numbering, and land description. It discusses the use of chains for measurement and introduces key surveying terms and tools. Different types of levels and rods are described, along with common errors in surveying. The video concludes with an explanation of differential and profile leveling, emphasizing their applications in construction and mapping.

What is the primary focus of the ASM 301 course?

• Land surveying techniques

• Advanced mathematics

• Environmental science

• Computer programming

What is a quadrangle in the context of land surveying?

• A 24 by 24 mile area

• A method of error correction

• A tool used for measuring angles

• A type of surveying rod

How many square miles are in each township?

• 24 square miles

• 36 square miles

• 48 square miles

• 60 square miles

What is the size of a section within a township?

• 3 square miles

• 2 square miles

• 4 square miles

• 1 square mile

What is the length of one chain used in surveying?

• 50 feet

• 66 feet

• 100 feet

• 80 feet

How many links make up one chain?

• 100 links

• 80 links

• 66 links

• 50 links

What is a benchmark in surveying terms?

• A tool for measuring angles

• A known or assumed elevation

• A type of surveying rod

• A method of error correction

What does 'hi' stand for in surveying?

• Height of the instrument

• Horizontal interval

• Height index

• Horizontal integration

What is the most common type of rod used in surveying?

• Philadelphia rod

• Boston rod

• Chicago rod

• New York rod

What is a common error when reading a surveying rod?

• Not calibrating the instrument

• Using the wrong type of rod

• Reading the rod at an angle

• Incorrectly setting up the tripod