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Gis in Civil Engineering

The document discusses the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Database Management Systems (DBMS) in civil engineering. It outlines the types of spatial data, including vector and raster data, and highlights key components such as DBMS, spatial data types, and indexing methods. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of these tools for effective data management and decision-making in infrastructure projects.

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Gis in Civil Engineering

The document discusses the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Database Management Systems (DBMS) in civil engineering. It outlines the types of spatial data, including vector and raster data, and highlights key components such as DBMS, spatial data types, and indexing methods. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of these tools for effective data management and decision-making in infrastructure projects.

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GIS IN CIVIL

ENGINEERING
LECTURE 3

BY VIDHI AGRAWAL
SPATIAL
DBMS
Databases optimized to store
and query spatial data such
as geographic locations,
shapes, and coordinates.
Types of Spatial
Data
Vector Data: Points, lines, and
polygons that represent geographical
features (e.g., roads, buildings).
Raster Data: Grid-based data
representing continuous features
(e.g., elevation, temperature).
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VECTOR DATA AND RASTER DATA
Key
Components
● Database Management System
(DBMS): Software that manages R-tree
spatial data storage, retrieval, and
querying.
● Spatial Data Types: Geometries such
as points, lines, polygons, and their
relationships.
● Indexing: Methods like R-tree or
Quad-tree to efficiently query spatial
data.
CONCLUSION
GIS and Spatial DBMS are essential tools in
modern civil engineering for efficient data
management and decision-making.
Spatial databases help civil engineers
analyze complex geographic data, leading to
improved planning, design, and management
of infrastructure projects.
REFERENCES
NPTEL Course: GIS in Civil Engineering
Additional Resources:
● Book: "Geographic Information Systems in Engineering" by David C. Chan
● Journal Articles on Spatial Databases
THANK YOU

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