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... Hand Level- Clinometer Cross Sectioning with the Clinometer Cross Sectioning with the Theodolite - Contours - Vertical Distance between Contour Lines - Determination of Contour Lines - Second Method - Interpolation of Contours - Graphic ...
... Hand Level- Clinometer Cross Sectioning with the Clinometer Cross Sectioning with the Theodolite - Contours - Vertical Distance between Contour Lines - Determination of Contour Lines - Second Method - Interpolation of Contours - Graphic ...
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... hand , and throw forward the chain , keeping hold of the handles . When fastening up the chain after use , take it up at the centre link and bunch it up double , two links at a time . Arrows . pins ( Fig . 2 ) . Accompanying. Fig . 2 ...
... hand , and throw forward the chain , keeping hold of the handles . When fastening up the chain after use , take it up at the centre link and bunch it up double , two links at a time . Arrows . pins ( Fig . 2 ) . Accompanying. Fig . 2 ...
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... hand , as shown . At 1218 the subsidiary chain line cb is crossed . As previously stated , this and all other stations should be marked , as shown , by an oval drawn round the figures representing the distance of the station on the ...
... hand , as shown . At 1218 the subsidiary chain line cb is crossed . As previously stated , this and all other stations should be marked , as shown , by an oval drawn round the figures representing the distance of the station on the ...
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... hand top corner of the sheet at an angle of 45 ° . North Point . - North points are usually drawn in an orna- mental fashion , and should always be shown on a survey ; the magnetic north with the date marked on it being drawn with a ...
... hand top corner of the sheet at an angle of 45 ° . North Point . - North points are usually drawn in an orna- mental fashion , and should always be shown on a survey ; the magnetic north with the date marked on it being drawn with a ...
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... hand . The supports I , II are made high enough to permit of the telescope being revolved in a complete vertical circle upon its horizontal axis . In Stanley's instrument ( Fig . 51 ) the sup- ports are in one piece , which makes them ...
... hand . The supports I , II are made high enough to permit of the telescope being revolved in a complete vertical circle upon its horizontal axis . In Stanley's instrument ( Fig . 51 ) the sup- ports are in one piece , which makes them ...
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