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The railway surveyor is primarily concerned with the track and whilst there are other issues to think about such as the height and width of the track, clearance of either side and so on, the system will not be able to work properly if the rails themselves are not correctly placed. Other aspects of railway construction include bridges and tunnels and these can be very problematical. This is where the engineers input is essential as they will be required to build the bridges and tunnels. The surveyor will design cuttings and embankments alongside the track and be in charge of ensuring [url=http://www.davidhabchy.com]barbour outlet[/url] the track remains centered.
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When building starts, by making use of laser imagery as well as specialist software, the surveyors can identify the integrity of the materials and ensure that the railway is properly positioned and centered. The laser technology is also useful once the route is in use for maintenance teams who can easily pinpoint areas that require attention. Being able to take advantage of all this modern technology has enabled both surveyors and engineers to create plans for and build accurately new railway routes.
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