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How long was a chain in feet?
This unit of measurement is different in different professions. A surveyor's chain is 66 feet. An engineer's chain is 100 feet.
What in a shot in chain measurement?
Shot A unit of length used for anchor chain on ships, = 15 fathoms = 90 feet from
What are the most ridiculous imperial units?
there are loads of RIDICULOUS imperial units like: the measurement for a foot was decided after Henry the eighths foot was measured! the measurement for a chain wad decided after... you guessed it! they measured a chain. and so on...
What is twenty two y in a c?
There are 22 Yards in a Chain - a unit of measurement ...
What is the measurement of criket GROUND?
The length of a cricket ground is 22 yards known as a CHAIN
What unit of chain length in Britain is equal to 75 feet?
This is one of the dictionary definitions of the word "shot", see http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definitions/shot. In surveying, the 'chain' means 66ft, 10 chains = 1 furlong, but this is a different use of the unit of chain length. ________________________________________________________________ In the imperial system of measurement there are two units referred to as a "chain". As already stated the usual measurement is the Surveyor's chain (also known as Gunter's chain) = 66 feet. The Engineer's chain = 100 feet. So 75 feet is equal to 1.136 chains, or 0.75 Engineer's chains
What is the definition of chain the measurement?
A chain is 22 yards. It's an old English measurement; 10 chains make a furlong (contraction of furrow long) and eight furlongs make a mile. A piece of land that is a chain wide and a "furrow-long" is 10 square chains, but it's better known as an acre. In medieval strip architecture each peasant was allocated a strip of land one chain wide and one furrow-long. The lord of the manor provided the chain.
What unit of measurement is used by surveyors?
chain = 66 feet. rod = 16.5 feet [1/4 of a chain]. link = 7.92 inches (1/100 of a chain). acre = 10 square chains (10 chains by 1 chain = 660 ft x 66 ft = 43560 sq ft)
What is the four enablers of purchasing and supply chain management?
1. human resources 2. organization design 3. information technology 4. measurement
What is the obstacle of chain surveying?
One obstacle in chain surveying is the need for a clear line of sight between survey points, which can be challenging in areas with dense vegetation, buildings, or rough terrain. Additionally, inaccuracies can arise from errors in measurement and recording when using the chain and ranging rods.
What does a rod equal to?
5¼ yards. It is also known as a pole and a perch. The reason for this odd measurement appears to be that it is a quarter of a chain, itself a tenth of a furlong.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of chain surveying?
Advantages of chain: 1) They can be read easily and quickly 2)They can withstand wear and tear 3) They can be easily repaired in the field Disadvantages of chain: 1) They are heavy and take too much time to open or fold 2)They become longer or shorter due to continuous use 3)When measurement is taken in suspension the chain sags excessively
