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• Course Title: SURVEYING (AR-406)
• Semester: 3rd A
• Course Instructor: Engr. Ahmad Farooq
• Email: ahmadfarooq025@gmail.com
• Program: BS Architecture

Department of Architecture
Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan
 Lecture No:01
Introduction to Surveying
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 Job No:01
Measurement of distance by Pacing.
 Related Theory
• With the aid of pacing one can determine land distance
quickly. A wide variety of distance measurement requires
that the horizontal distance to be known approximately.
Therefore this technique is quite helpful in areas where
accuracy in detail is not required.
• In order to obtain satisfactory results, the average length
of one pace or step should be known by pacing over a line
of known length on the level as well as rough ground. The
length of the pace varies with the individual and also with
his age, height & physical condition nature of ground
(pace being shortened when going uphill and
lengthened when going downhill) the slope of the country
(means site) and speed of the pacing. This activity will
develop knowledge of taking measurements using pace
length.
 Objective
• To measure the horizontal distances by using pace length.
• To determine the average pace length of group members.
• To understand the relative precision expected from pacing
and taping.
 Apparatus
• Measuring Tape
• A tape measure or
measuring tape is a
flexible ruler used to
measure size or
distance. It consists
of a ribbon of cloth,
plastic, fibre glass, or
metal strip with
linear-measurement
markings. It is a
common measuring
tool.
 Procedure
• Layout a 100 foot measuring tape and pace its length at least
twice i.e. from A to B and B to A to determine the average pace
length.
• Total distance from A to B = 100 ft

• No. of steps/paces from point A to B = N1 =

• No. of steps/paces from point B to A = N2 =

• Now; average of number of paces= 𝑛 = (N1+N2)/2

Hence

• The measure of one pace will be = 100/n = ft

 Observation & Calculation
Sr. Distance No. of Steps Average No. Distance
No. (ft) of covered
Steps in 1 pace

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
 Precautions
• Great care is needed when counting number of paces to
avoid error.
• When pacing off a line, move in a straight path for
accurate pacing distance.
• Do not place a tape where it can be stepped on or run
over by a vehicle. Otherwise, it might bend, or break.
Thank You