Types Of Surveying Chains

Question 1

Engineering chain

Answer 1

For everyday use. Available lengths: 100,200,300 ft.

a) add chain
b) cut chain

Question 2

Tapes

Answer 2

Used for quick short measurements, subdivided to 1/100ft

Question 3

Cut chain 0||||||1========99||||||100

Answer 3

Graduated foot on each end on INSIDE. 100 ft long.

Question 4

Add chain ||||||0==1========99==100|||||||

Answer 4

Graduated foot added on each end on OUTSIDE. 100 ft long.

Question 5

Gunter chain

Answer 5

Standard for GLO surveys.

66ft long, subdivided into 100 links