A treatise on surveying ; in which the theory and practice are fully explained (1860)
Alsop, Samuel · Philadelphia, E. C. & J. Biddle & co. · leaf 278
allel thereto: BL willbe the line required. In open ground, this work may beperformed in the field by the transit. 391. Second Method.—Where the lines are straight, themethod of latitudes and departures will enable us to runthe line with accuracy. For it is evident that, if we cal-culate the area… … 276 LAYING OUT AND DIVIDING LAND. [Chap. VII. Examples. Ex. 1. Given BC S. 61° E. 16.50 chains; CD K 53J° E.20.05 chains; DE S. 51° E. 18.42 chains; EG K 10J0 E. Rule a table as below. Then change the bearing so thatthe side on which the new line will fall shall be a meridian.Take out the latitudes…
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