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PARTITION OF LAND
01 SUBDIVISION OF LAND

DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A

02 LINE BETWEEN TWO POINTS

DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING

03 THROUGH A POINT AND IN A GIVEN DIRECTION

TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED AREA BY A LINE

04 THROUGH A GIVEN POINT

05
TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED AREA BY A LINE
RUNNING IN A GIVEN DIRECTION
SUBDIVISION
OF LAND
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
The subdivision of land is a usual task undertaken by
surveyors and engineers in property surveys. When
tracts of land are sold or inherited it is often
necessary to divide it into smaller parcels or into
areas having certain proportions to each other.
 SUBDIVISION OF LAND
The process of subdivision may require the application of the
following:

The Principles of Geometry

and Trigonometry
Trial-and-Error Methods
FOUR MOST COMMON CASES ENCOUNTERED IN THE

SUBDIVISION OF LAND
1. Dividing an area into two parts by a line between two points.
2. Dividing an area by a line running through a point and in a given direction.
3. To cut off a required area by a line through a given point.
4. To cut off a required area by a line running in a given direction.
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO
TWO PARTS BY A LINE
BETWEEN TWO POINTS
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO
TWO PARTS BY A LINE
BETWEEN TWO POINTS
In Figure 47-1, ABCDEF represents
an irregular parcel of land to be
divided into two parts (Tract ABCD
and Tract DEFA) by a cut off line
extending from D to A.
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE
BETWEEN TWO POINTS
Given the following data of a tract of land,
determine the area east of a line running from F to
C and calculate the length and bearing of FC.

490.71 m 47.27

587.12 608.89
-327.41 786.78
-1002.76 218.32

-122.67 -1116.62
375.01 -544.64
0.00 0.00
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

a). Determining the Area of Tract ABCDEF

47.27 23, 195.86

703.43 412, 997.82

2 x AREA = - 3,430,192.54
2099.10 -687, 266.33

3104.20 -3, 112, 767.59

AREA = - 1,715,096.27 sqm or
2205.90 -270, 597.75 - 171. 5096 hectares
544.64 204, 245.45 *negative sign is disregarded
-3, 430, 192.54
 ILLUSTRATIVE 490.71 m 47.27

PROBLEM
587.12 608.89
-327.41 786.78
-1002.76 218.32

-122.67 -1116.62
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN 375.01 -544.64
TWO POINTS 0.00 0.00

b). Considering Tract CDEF (Area east of the dividing line)

Σ Lat = ΣNL + ΣSL= Lat cd+ Lat de+ Lat ef+ Lat fc= 0.0
- 327.41 - 1002.76 - 122.67 + Latfc = 0.0
Lat = 1452.84 m (Latitude of line FC)

Σ Dep = ΣED + ΣWD = DEpcd+ Depde+ Depef+ Depfc= 0.0

786.78 + 218.32 - 1116.62 + Dep = 0.0
fc
Dep = 111.52 m (Departure of line FC)
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

b). Considering Tract CDEF (Area east of the dividing line)

-1
2 2 Dep 111.52
L fc = (Lat fc ) + (Dep ) Tan ( 0 fc ) = = = 0.07676
fc Lat 1452.84

2 2
0fc = 04 23
o l
L fc = (1452.84) + (111.52 )
= 1457.11 m (Length of line FC) (Bearing of line FC N 04 23 E)
 ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

b). Considering Tract CDEF (Area east of the dividing line)

-327.41 786.78 786.78 -257, 599.64

-1002.76 218.32 1791.88 -1, 796, 825.59

-122.67 -1116.62 893.58 -109, 615.46

1452.84 111.52 -111.52 -162, 020.72

0.00 0.00 -2, 326, 061.41

2 x AREA = - 2,326,061.41
AREA = - 1,163,030.71 sqm or
- 116.3030 hectares *negative sign is disregarded
ILLUSTRATIVE 490.71 m 47.27

PROBLEM
587.12 608.89
-327.41 786.78
-1002.76 218.32
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN -122.67 -1116.62
TWO POINTS 375.01 -544.64
0.00 0.00
SOLUTION CHECK:
a). Considering Tract FABC (Area west of the dividing line)

Σ Lat = ΣNL + ΣSL= Latfa + Latab + Lat bc+ Lat cf = 0.0

375.01 + 490.71 + 587.12 + Lat cf = 0.0
Lat = -1452.84 m (Latitude of line CF)

Σ Dep = ΣED + ΣWD = DEpfa+ Depab+ Depbc+ Depcf= 0.0

-544.64 + 47.27 + 608.89+ Dep = 0.0
fc
Dep = -111.52 m (Departure of line CF)
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

-1
2 2 Dep cf -111.52
L cf = (Lat cf ) + (Dep ) Tan ( 0 cf ) = = = +0.07676
cf Lat cf -1452.84

2 2
0cf = 04 23
o l
L cf = (-1452.84) + (-111.52 )
= 1457.11 m (Length of line CF) o
(Bearing of line CF S 04 23 W)
l
 ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

b). Considering Tract FABC (Area west of the dividing line)

375.01 -544.64 -544.64 -204, 245.45

490.71 47.27 -1042.01 -511, 324.73

587.12 608.89 -385.85 -226, 540.25

-1452.84 -111.52 111.52 -162, 020.72

0.00 0.00 -1, 104, 131.15

2 x AREA = -1,104,131.15
AREA = -552,065.57 sqm or
-55.2066 ha *negative sign is disregarded
 ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

b). Comparing calculated values

AREA ABCDEF = Area CDEF + Area FABC

171.5096 Ha = 116.3030 Ha + 55.2066 Ha
171.5096 Ha = 171.5096 Ha
DIVIDING AN AREA BY
A LINE RUNNING TO A
POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A
LINE RUNNING TO A
POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION
In Figure 47-2, ABCDEF represents an
irregular parcel of land to be subdivided
into two parts by a cut off line (BP)
running in'a given direction (indicated
-
by 0 ) which passes through point B.
Out of the desired division, tract BCDEP
is formed on one side of the dividing
line and tract FABP on the othér side.
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING
TO A POINT IN A GIVEN DIRECTION

A trial line is a line that

is used to divide a
piece of land into two
parts.

TRIAL LINE
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A
POINT IN A GIVEN DIRECTION
Given the following data of a tract
of land, find the area of each of the
two parts into which the tract is
divided by a line through A with a
O
bearing of N 75 30 E.
,
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A
POINT IN A GIVEN DIRECTION
Given the following data of a tract of land, find the area
of each of the two parts into which the tract is divided
by a line through A with a bearing of N 75 30 E.
O ,

FIND:
a). Determining Area of Tract ABCDEF
b). Considering Tract EFA
c). Analyzing Triangle APE
d). Considering Tract PEFA
e). Considering Tract ABCDP
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION
a). Determining the Area of Tract ABCDEF
1. get the DMD and DA of each course
a. DMD = (DMD of the preceding side) + (DEP of
preceding side) + (DEP of itself)
b. DA = (DMD of the course) * (LAT of the course)

-3,430,192.56
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION
a). Determining the Area of Tract ABCDEF
2 x AREA = - 3,430,192.54
AREA = - 1,715,096.27 sqm or
- 171.510 hectares *negative sign is disregarded

-3,430,192.56
 ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

b). Considering Tract EFA

Σ Lat = ΣNL + ΣSL = Lat ef + Latfa + Latae = 0.0

- 122.67 + 375.01 + Latae = 0.0
Latae = -252.34 m (Latitude of trial line AE)

Σ Dep = ΣED + ΣWD = Dep + Dep + Dep = 0.0

ef fa ae
-116.62 - 544.64 - Dep = 0.0
ae
Depae= 1661.26 m (Departure of line AE)
 ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

b). Considering Tract EFA

2 2 Dep ae 1661.26
L ae= (Lat ae) + (Dep ) Tan ( 0 ae) = = = 6.5834192
ae Lat ae - 252.34

2 2
0ae = 81 22
o l
L ae= (-252.34) + (1661.26 )
= 1680.32m o
(Bearing of line AE S 81 22l E)
 ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA INTO TWO PARTS BY A LINE BETWEEN
TWO POINTS

C). Analyzing Triangle APE.

Dep de 218.32
Tan ( 0 pe) = Tan ( 0 de) = = = -0.217719
Lat de - 1002.76

0pe= 12 17
o l
(Bearing of line PE S 12 17 E)
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

C). Analyzing Triangle APE.

FIND:
A=?
E=?
P=?
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

C). Analyzing Triangle APE.

O O I O I
A = 180 - (75 30 + 81 22 )
O I
= 23 08
FIND:
A=?
E=?
P=?
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

C). Analyzing Triangle APE.

O I O I
E = 81 22 - 12 17
O I
= 69 05
FIND:
A = 23 08
E=?
P=?
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

C). Analyzing Triangle APE.

O I O I
P = 75 30 + 12 17
O I
= 87 47
FIND:
A = 23 08
E = 69 05
P = 87 47
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

C). Analyzing Triangle APE.

A + E + P
O I O IO I
= 23 08 + 69 05 + 87 47
O
= 180
FIND:
A = 23 08
E = 69 05
P = 87 47
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

C). Analyzing Triangle APE.

ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

D.). Considering Tract

PEFA
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

D.). Considering Tract

PEFA
ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

D.). Considering Tract PEFA

2 x AREA = - 1,522,567.02
AREA = - 761,283.51 sqm or
- 76.128 hectares

*negative sign is disregarded

ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

E.). Considering Tract ABCDP

ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

E.). Considering Tract ABCDP

ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

E.). Considering Tract ABCDP

2 x AREA = - 1,907,640.66
AREA = 953,820.33 sqm or
- 95.382 hectares

*negative sign is disregarded

ILLUSTRATIVE
PROBLEM
DIVIDING AN AREA BY A LINE RUNNING TO A POINT IN A GIVEN
DIRECTION

To check:
TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED
AREA BY A LINE THROUGH A
GIVEN POINT
TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED
AREA BY A LINE THROUGH
A GIVEN POINT

In Figure 48-1, ABCDEF represents an

irregular parcel of land with courses of
known lengths and directions, with
computed and adjusted latitudes and
departures, and its total area already
determined.
TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED
AREA BY A LINE THROUGH
A GIVEN POINT
Area BFQ = (1/2)(BF)(BQ) sin ( FBQ)
⦠

2 (Area BFQ)
BQ =
(BF) sin ( FBQ)
⦠

WHERE:
FBQ = included angle
⦠

BFQ = triangle formed by the trial

line, dividing line, and side BQ
BF = known side (trial line)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
I. TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED AREA BY A LINE THROUGH A GIVEN POINT
A tract of land, with adjusted latitudes and departures given below, is to be subdivided into two lots of
equal area. Find the length and direction of the dividing line which is to pass through corner B.
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
a.) Determining Area of Tract ABCDEF

How to get DMD: How to get DMD:

1st DMD = DEP 2nd DMD = 47.27 + 47.27 + 608.89
Following DMD = DMD of the preceding side + = 703.43
DEP of the preceding side +
DEP of itself
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
a.) Determining Area of Tract ABCDEF

How to get Double Area: How to get Double Area:

Double Area = (LAT)(DMD) Double Area = (490.71) (47.27)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
Fig. 48-4. Tract of land to be cut off by a line a.) Determining Area of Tract ABCDEF
through a given point.

2 x AREA = - 3 430 190.54 sq. m.

AREA = - 1 715 096.27 sq. m.
= 1 715 096.27 sq. m.
(Area of Tract ABCDEF with negative sign disregarded)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
Fig. 48-4. Tract of land to be cut off by a line b.) Determining the area of each tract
through a given point.
Area BCDP + Area PEFAB = Area ABCDEF
since Area BCDP must be equal to Area PEFAB,

Area ABCDEF 1 715 096.27

Area PEFAB = =
2 2

= 857 548.14 sq. m. or 85.75 Ha

ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
Fig. 48-4. Tract of land to be cut off by a line c.) Determining the length and direction
through a given point. of trial line
Σ Lat = Σ NL + Σ SL = Lat bc+ Lat cd+ Lat db = 0.0
587.12 - 327.41 + Lat db = 0.0
Lat db = - 259.71 m (latitude of trial line DB)

Σ Dep = Σ ED + Σ WD = Dep bc+ Dep cd+ Dep db = 0.0

608.89 + 786.78 + Dep db = 0.0
Depdb = - 1 395.67 m (departure of trial line DB)

L db = √ (Latdb) 2 + (Depdb) 2
= √ (-259.71) 2 + (-1395.67) 2
= 1419.63 m (length of trial line DB)

Depdb - 1 395.67
Tan-1 (θdb) = =
Lat db - 259.71
θ db = 79° 28' (bearing of trial line DB is S 79° 28' W)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM

c.) Determining the area of tract BCD

How to get DMD: How to get Double Area:
1st DMD = DEP Double Area = (LAT)(DMD)
Following DMD = DMD of the preceding side +
DEP of the preceding side +
DEP of itself

How to get Area :

2 x AREA = - 661 290.95
AREA = - 330 645.47 sq. m. or - 33.065 Ha
= 330 645.47 sq. m. or 33.065 Ha (area of tract BCD with negative sign disregarded)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM

e.) Determining area and parts of tract BDP.

Area BDP = Area BCDP - Area BCD Tan (θdp) = Tan (θ de)
= 857 548.14 - 330 645.47 Depde
= 526 902.67 sq. m. or 52.690 Ha =
Lat de
218.32
=
- 1 002.76
= - 0.217719 *use cotangent here

θ dp = 12° 17' (bearing of line DP is S 12° 17' E)

ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM

e.) Determining area and parts of tract BCP.

D = 79° 28' + 12° 17'
⦠
= 91° 45'
Area BDP = 1/2 (BD)(DP) sin D
526 902.67 = 1/2 (1 419.63)(DP) sin (91° 45')
2 (526 902.67)
=
1 419.63 sin (91° 45')
DP = 742.66 m (length of line DP)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
e.) Determining area and parts of tract BCP.
By Cosine Law:
(BP) 2 = (BD)2 + (DP) 2 - 2 (BD) (DP) cos D
(BP) 2 = (1419.63) 2 + (742.66) 2 - 2 (1419.63) (742.66) cos (91° 45')
√(BP) 2 = √ 2 631 286.869
BP = 1 622.12 m (length of dividing line BP)

By Sine Law:
BP BD DP 1 622.12 1 419.63 742.66
= = ; = =
sin D sin P sin B sin 91° 45' sin P sin B

1 419.63 sin 91° 45' 742.66 sin 91° 45'

sin P = sin B =
1 622.12 1 622.12
⦠
P = sin
-1
( 1 419.63 sin 91° 45'
1 622.12 )
⦠ B = sin
-1
(
742.66 sin 91° 45'
1 622.12 )
P = 61° 01' B = 27° 14'
⦠ ⦠
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED
AREA BY A LINE RUNNING
IN A GIVEN DIRECTION
TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED AREA BY A
LINE RUNNING IN A GIVEN DIRECTION
ABCDEF represents an irregular parcel of land with courses of known lengths and
bearings, the latitudes and departures computed and adjusted, and the total
area of the tract calculated.

The parcel of land is to be divided into two parts, each of a required area, by a
line MN running in a given direction. The subdivision scheme may require the
division of the whole parcel into equal areas or into any other desired
proportional parts.
The solution will require the calculation of the length of the dividing line, and
the distances of points M and N from corners B and D respectively. A required
step of the solution calls for the drawing of a trial line.
The area of the trapezoid MNEQ is calculated by the following
equation:

The area of the trapezoid MNEQ is calculated by the following

equation:
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
I. TO CUT OFF A REQUIRED AREA BY A LINE RUNNING IN A GIVEN DIRECTION
Given the following data of a tract of land which is to be divided into two equal parts by an east - west line,
compute the length of the dividing line, and determine the distances from the line to the adjacent traverse
stations.
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
SOLUTION:
a) Determining Area of tract ABCDEF

(Area of Tract ABCDEF with negative

sign disregarded)
or
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM

b) Determining Area of tracts MBCDN and NEFAM

SInce: Area MBCDN = Area NEFAM , 2(Area MBCDN) = Area ABCDEF

Area ABCDEF
Area MBCDN =
2

1,715,[Link]
Area MBCDN =
2

Area MBCDN = 857,548.14 sq. m or 85.75 Ha

ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM

c) Determining the lengths of DP and PA.

ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
01
Fig. 48-8. Triangle ADP
04
Fig. 48-8. Analyzing Triangle ADP
Fig. 48-8. Triangle ADP
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM

d) Determining Area of Tract ABCDP.

ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM

2 x AREA = - 2, 539,299.66
AREA = - 1, 269, 649.83 sq. m or
- 126.965 Ha (Area of Tract ABCDP with
negative sign disregarded)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
e) Determining area and parts of tract AMNP.
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEM
f) Determining distances of points M and N from adjacent stations.
THANK YOU
PARTITION OF LAND