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  2. Track geometry - Wikipedia

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    The third type is reverse curve which comprises two or more simple curves that has the opposite direction of curvature (sometime known as "S" curve or serpentine curve). [ 3 ] [ 4 ] In Australia, there is a special definition for a bend (or a horizontal bend ) which is a connection between two tangent tracks at almost 180 degrees (with ...

  3. Local attraction - Wikipedia

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    Local attraction at a place can be detected by observing bearings from both ends of the line in the area. If fore bearing and back bearing of a line differ exactly by 180°, there is no local attraction at either station.

  4. Free stationing - Wikipedia

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    In surveying, free stationing (also known as resection) is a method of determining a location of one unknown point in relation to known points. [1] There is a zero point of reference called a total station. The instrument can be freely positioned so that all survey points are at a suitable sight from the instrument.

  5. Topographic Abney level - Wikipedia

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    The Abney level is an easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and, when used correctly, an accurate surveying tool. Abney levels typically include scales graduated in measure degrees of arc, percent grade, and in topographic Abney levels, grade in feet per surveyor's chain, and chainage correction.

  6. Level (optical instrument) - Wikipedia

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    The complete unit is normally mounted on a tripod, and the telescope can freely rotate 360° in a horizontal plane.The surveyor adjusts the instrument's level by coarse adjustment of the tripod legs and fine adjustment using three precision levelling screws on the instrument to make the rotational plane horizontal.

  7. Kartar Singh Duggal - Wikipedia

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    Kartar Singh Duggal (1 March 1917 – 26 January 2012) was an Indian writer who wrote in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, and English. His works include short stories, novels, dramas and plays. His works include short stories, novels, dramas and plays.

  8. Plumb bob - Wikipedia

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    It is also used in surveying, to establish the nadir (opposite of zenith) with respect to gravity of a point in space. It is used with a variety of instruments (including levels , theodolites , and steel tapes ) to set the instrument exactly over a fixed survey marker or to transcribe positions onto the ground for placing a marker.

  9. Surveying in North America - Wikipedia

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    If they pass and meet the other requirements they become a surveying intern (SI). Upon certification as an SI, the candidate then needs to gain on-the-job experience to become eligible for the second phase. In most states, this is the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying (PS) exam and a state-specific examination. SIs were formerly called ...