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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examinati'on Control Division
2075 Ashrvin

Subject: - Surveying | (CE504)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
AnemptAII questions.
Theftgares inthe margin indicate FuIl Msrks.
Assrune suitable data dnecessary.

l. List out the principles of surveying and describe any two of thern t4l
z- A rnap is drawn lo some scale so that a plot of 51750 m2 is represented by 4.6cm x 4.5cm
on the plan- Calculate the RF of the scale of the map. Draw a scale to read up to a single
rnetre from the map and scale should be long enough to measure upto 600m. t4l
A t4pe of nominal length 30 m is standardized in catenary at 50N tension and found to be
29.8950rn. If the mass of the tape is 0.015 kglm, calculate the horizontal length of a span
rcorded as 23 m. t6l
4- What is the need of a reference sketch of stations? Explain by giving the sample page of a
deuiling field book and how offsets values are to be measured and recorded in the
dclailing field book? t4l
5. Define closing error. Describe about the various plotting method in compass traverse. l4l
6. Tlle following observations were taken with a compass in case of a closed haverse.
Cahrlate the angles and conect the bearings for local affraction, if any. Calculate ihe fiue
kings, if declination is 1"30' Easr l8l
Line FB BB Declination
AB 51"30' 230"00' 1030'
BC 18245', 230',
CD 4"00' 284"45'
DE 165"15' 345"45'
EA 2s,"3a' 71"30'
7. Suggest a best method to transfer Rts from one bank of river to the other bank with
derivation Which type of errors are removed by this above method? l4l
The following consecutive readings were taken with a d*py level and a 4m staffon a
continuously sloping ground on a straight line at a common interyal of 30m.
0680, 1.455, 1.855, 2.880, 2.800, 3.380, 1.055, 1.860, 2.265, 3.540, (B) 0.835, 0.945,
1.530 and 2.445.

The RL of B was 1180.750m. Rule out a page of a level field book and enter above
readings Calculate the RLs of ttre points by the rise and fall method, and also the gradient
ofthe line joining the first and last points. t6l
9. Followins staffreadings rvere noted during a two peg test
Instrument Station Staff Readinss
Remarks
A B
AtmidnointP 1.585 t.287
Near A i.e. 6m Dstance between A
insideq between A 1.355 1.045 and B : 60.00m
and B
Compute the collimation precision. If error is there, compute the correct readings for A
and B during II set up and describe the procedure for making the line of collimation in
horimntal. [4+?l
 10. What are the principles of plane table surveying? Describe lhe process of Orientation of
plane table by Back sighting with supporting sketch.
t4l
11. Explain temporary adjustments of theodolite survey.
t4l
12' A direction theodolite vtith a least connt of 10" is set over station 'O' to measure direction
to stations A, B, C and D. The observed circle readings are as follows: Compute the mean
horizontal angle and adjust them if necessary. Also calculate, missing data of vertical
circle readi
l6l
Instrument Target Station Telescope Horizontal Circle Vertical Circle
Readings Readinss
Direct 00000'10" 120"1 5'l 0"
A ,)
Reversed 180"00'20"
B
Direct 60"55'10" ,
Reversed 244"55',2A" 308"51'40"
Direct ,)
140050'50"
o C
Reversed 324"5y2A 269015'10'
Direct 270"20'.Ia, 177"m'10'
D
Reversed 9020'20u 2
Direct 0"aa'20 89"00'10"
A
Reversed 180"00'30" ?
13. Describe selection criteria of Triangulation and Trilateration stations. What are the field
applications of Triangulation?
i4l
14. From the chainages and offsets given below, find the area between the boundary, the flst
and last offsets and base line.
t4I
Chainases(rd) 0 t2 2A 25 34 42 52
Offsets (m) 0 6.9 7.6 9.8 r0.2 9.9 6.8
15'Find the volume of filling in a length of 50m with the following data fora two level
section, using the kapezoidal and prismoidal formula wtrere formaiion width = l0m, side
8rl. Thg
slope 2:1, tuun.u"o. sloq. = E:I.I'he :vel at 25m interval given below.
Chainases (m) 0 25 50
RLof GL r080.50 1079.80 1078.40
The formation has a downward slope of I in 50 with the formation level at 0 chainage
being 1081.50m.
t8l
16. What is EDM? Describe about the principles of distance measurement techniques in
EDM.
t4l
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 05 TRIBHWANUNIVERSITY Exam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FuIl Marks 80
':*
Pass Marks
Examination Control Division Programme BCE 32

2074 Chaitra Year/Part IIlr Tiure 3 hrs.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own,words as far as practicable.
Attempt AII questions. '
Thefigures in the mrgin indicate Full Ma*s.
Assume suitqble data if necessary.

l. Mention the vadous fundamental principles of surveying and describe about the major
three of them by grving suitable examples. t4I
2. What are the selection criteria of soale for drawing a map?A rectangular plot of land of
area 0.55 hectarc is represented on a map of similar rectangle area of 6.1 I cm'. Calculate
the representative factor of the scale of the map. Draw a scale to read upto a meter from
the map. The seale should be long enough to measure upto 400m. [2+41
A 30m steel tape was standardized in catenary condition under a pull of 5 kg and found to
be 30.008m. This tape was used to measure a distance of 66m in three equal span in
catenary conditions at a pull of 5 kg. The weight of tape was 30 gm/m. Apply necessary
tape correctionfortheineasured lengthofline. 16l

4. Why and how to take offsets to different objects? Describes briefly with neat sketches of
detailing field book of chain survey. t4l
5. What is misclosure in compass traverse? Describe about the graphical adjustment of such
misclosure drning plotting of compass traverse. t4l
The fore bearing of line AB of an open traveme ABCDEFGH is 81o45'. The deflection
angles between the lines were measured with a theodolite and were as follows:
25o30'(R) at B, 37"45'(L) at C, 45o15'(R) at D, 55"30'(L) at E, 75"15'(L) at F and
80"00'(R) at G. If the FB of the last line observed was 63"00'. Check whether the
observations for deflection angles are correct or not. If not compute the correct bearings
lines.
of all the t8l
7. Discuss briefly ttre effect of curvatwe and refraction in levelling. Derive an expression for
curvature correction and for combined curvature and refraction correction- 141

A page of a level field book with some missing data are given below. Fild those missing
data and calculate the reduced levels ofall the poi 16l
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9. Reciprocal leveling was conducted across a wide river to determine the difference in
level of points A and B, A situated on one bank of the river and B situated on the other.
The following results on the staff held vertically at A and B from level stations I and 2,
respectively, were obtained. The level statjon 1 was near to $ and station 2 was near to B.
Staffreadine on
lnskument at
A B
I 1.486 t.726
a 1.416
L 1.191

1260. 1 8 m above the datum, what is the reduced level of A?

If the reduced level of B is
Assuming that the atrnospheric conditions remain unchanged during the two sets of the
observations, calculate
a) The combined curvaturc and refraction correction if the distance AB is 300 m, and
b) The collimation enor t6l
10. Describe about the reliable method of orientation of plane tabling and at what
circumstances intersection method of plane tabling is more preferable than radiation. t4l
11. Explain briefly about the temporary adjustrnents of a theodolite. t4l
12.The following observations were recorded in a theodolite trave$e ABCDA. Compute the
mean horizontal angles and missing readings by entering the following readings in a
standard bookine tbrmat. t6l
HCR Observations VCR Observation
Instrument Stations Target Stations
Direct Reversed FL FR
D 89059'50" 270"00'10"
A
B l6a"l2'40" 340"12',30',
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A 90000'00" 269059'.40" L20"14',24"
B
C 179"08',40n 359008'30"
B 90000'00" 269"59'.50',
C
D 200"2y40', 20"25'20"
C 90"00'10" 270"00'00" ? 308051'20"
D
A i80"16',10" 00016'00"

13. Define trilateration. Write down the General specifications of 2nd and 3'd order
tiangulation. t4l
14. The following oflsets were taken at 20m intewal from a survey line to an inegular
boundary line 0.00m, 1.53 m, 5.37 m,3.50 m, 4.32m,7.25 m,4.30 m, 6.5^5 m. Calculate
the area enclosed between the survey line by( i) Trapezoidal Rule (ii) Siqison's 1/3 rule. t4l
15. Find the volume of cutting in a length of 60m with the following data for a two level
section using the hapezoidal and prismoidal formula, where formation width = 9m, side
slope 2:1, tfansverse = 6:1. The eround levels at 30m interval are given below.
Chainaees (m) 0 30 60
RLof GL (m) 1181.50 I181.80 1182.40
The formation has a downward slope of 1 in 40 with the formation level at 0(zero)
chainage being 1 179.00m. t6l
16. What are the prin&iples of actual operation of EDM? Describe the sources of errors of
EDM. t4l
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 TRIBHTJVAN IINIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2074 Ashwin

(cEs04)
: sllY-e-ylqg I
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Define surveying. Explain its importance of civil engineers' t4l

b) Explain perpendicular and oblique offset with neat sketch. l4l
c) A steel tape was exactly 20 m long at 20"C when supported throughout its length
under pull of 100 N. A line was measured with this tape under pull of l60N at mean
temperafure of 30"C and found to be 1020 m long. The cross sectional area of tape is
0.0j cnr2,,weight per meter length is 24 gm, coefficient of thermal expansion for steel
is I I * l0j6/"C Ldmodutus of elasticity of rt""l is 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2. Find true length of
line if tape was supported at every 10 m during measurement. l8l
2. a) Explain whole circle bearing and reduced bearing of Compass Survey with neat
f A1
sketch. ['fj

b) Write the propagation of electromagnetic energy. t4l

c) The bearing of a closed traverse ABCDEEA are given as follows, find the stations
affected by local attraction and correct them ifnecessary. t8l
Line Fore Bearine Back Bearing
AB 216"30' 36'I 0'
BC I 35055' 316"25',
o30'
CD 8I 260"3O',
DE 321010' r41"20',
EF 246"20' 66050'
FA 299"20', I I 9"00'

3. a) State the points to be considered in fly leveling. I4l

b) Explain reciprocal leveling with neat sketch. t4l
c) The follorving consecutive readings were taken with a Level and a 4 m leveling staff
on continuously sloping ground at a common interval of 30 m. l8l
0.585 on A, 0.936, 1.953,2.846,3.644,3.938, 0.962, 1.035, 1.689,2-534,3.844,
0.956, 7.579,3.016 0n B
The elevation of B was 1120.450. Make up the level field book and apply the usuai
checks. Find the gradient between first and last point.
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4. a) The following offsets u'ere taken fi'om a chain line to hedge.
t8l
t0 20 25 30 35 40
Distance (m) 0 5 15
0 2.5 5 7.5 8.8 7.5 6.5 3.5 0
Offset(m)
calculate the area enclosed between the chain line and hedge by,
i) The simPson's rule
ii) The traPeznidal rule
The following observations were recorded in a theodolite traverse
ABCDA' Compute
b)
the mean horizontal angles and adjust them if necessary'
t8l

Horizontal circuit reading

Inst. Station Target Station Face Rieht
Face Left
A D 90000'00" 269"59',30"
B 2A4"25'40" 24"25'30"
B A 90"00'00" 270000'30"
C 190"36'10" 10036'00"
C B 90000'00" 269"59'50"
D 169008'40' 349"09',24"
D C 90"00'00" 270"00'00"
A 165"12',40" 345"12',34"

5. Write short notes on: (anY four) [ax4]

i) Principles of chain survey

ii; Advantages and disadvantages ofplane table survey
iii) Principle of triangulation and trilaleration
iv) Temporary adjustment of theodolite
v) Sources oferror in leveling
 06 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERIN G
Examination Control Division
2073 Shrawan

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,/ Candidates are required'to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' Atrcmpt All questions.
,/ Thefigures in the margin.indicate FUE Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

l. a) Explain about the objectives of surveying. Differentiate between plane and geodetic
surveying. t4l
--b; Give a list of sources of errors in linear measurements and say which of them me
cumulative and which are compensating. {41

c) A steel tape was exactly 30 m long at 20"C when supported throughout its length
under a pull of 10 kg. A line was measured with this tape under a pull of 15 kg and at
a mean temperature of 32oC and found to be 780 m long. The cross section area of
tape:0.03 cm2andit'stotalweight:0.693kg. aforsteel= 11x10-6peroCandEfor
steel = 2.lxl0'kglcm". Compute the true length of the line if the tape was supported
during measurement at every 15 m. t8l
2. a) With neat sketches explain about types of field books in chain survey. t4l
b) Explain Graphical rnethod of adjusting a traverse in compass survey. The following
bearing was observed in a compass traverse. t4l
c)
Line FB BB
AB 69o30' 246030',
BC 191"30' 13000'
CD 230015' 53000'
DE 262"45' 80045'
EA 32"1s', 210030'

At which of these stations would local attraction be suspected? Find'the corrected

bearing of the lines. t8l
3. a) Why reciprocal levelling is done? Also derive the fbrmula for reciprocal levelling. l6l
b) The consecutive readings taken during a levelling operation are as follows: 0.685,
1.315, -1.825, -0.635, l-205, 1.235,2.631, 1.355, -2.015. The instrument was shifted
after the third and sixth readings. The third reading was taken to a benchmark of
assurned elevation 100.00. Find the reduced levels of other ooints. t6l
c) What is the purpose of L-sectioning and cross section leveiling, Explain with field
procedure. l" t4l
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4. a) Explain temporary adjustments of theodolite survey. Also show the different

fundamental lines of theodolite. I4l
b) During the Survey of suspension bridge the following observations were made in
triangle ABC. AB is the bridge axis. The least count of the instrurnent is 0l'00". t8l

lnst. Sighted l {o'rrii,O+iEl rirde re ad in g

Station to Face Left' f*e Right
B 0"mfffiI t&w20"
A
c 54"39',20', 2340ww
c 0" 00'@' 179:5s.:5g1
B
A g9"2g4g' i6efatr'ffii
A 0" 00'm" 190"00'00"
c
B 36'01'00". 21558'20*

Compute the angles by mean direction method and correct them if necessary. If the
length of line BC is 58.232m, find the span of bridge axis AB.

c) Explain briefly different types of triangles used in triangulation system with sketches.
Write dorvn the specification of 1" order triangulation. t4l
5. a) Exptain the working principle of plane table survey and explain orientation by back
sighting. 141

b) Find ttre volume of cutting in a length of 60 m with the following data for a two level
section using the prismoidal and trapezoidal (average end area) formula. Also
calculate the prismoidal conection. Formation width :
9nL side slope 2:1, :
:
transverse slope 6:1. The ground levels at 30 m intervals are given below: t8]
Chainage: 0 30 60

GL (m): 281.50 281.80 282.44

The formation has a downward slope of I in 40 with the formation level at 0 chainage
being 279.00 m.

c) Workout co-ordinates method for finding Area. t4l

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 TRII]HUVAN TJT{IVE.RSITY iExam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2012 Chaitra

S abi ect : - SurveYin e \19-4 s a9-

Canditlates are required to give their answers in their own words as far a^s practicable.
Attempt All questions.
The figures in the margin indicate Full ll{uks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

a) Explain distance measuremeni in sloping ground. l4l

b) A 30 m steel tape was standardized in carenary condition under pull of 5 kg and found
to be 30.015m. The tape was used to measure distance of 24.726 m irr catenary
conditions at a pull of 5 kg. The weight of the tape was 30 gr/m. Apply necessary
tape correction. t6l
c)
- A pian represents ar: areaof 18000 m2 and measures 8 cmxg cm. Find the scale of the
plot and indicate through a sketch how a suitable scaie can be constructed to read up
io 1 m in the plan. If the same plan is to be dram on a topo sheet rvith a scale of
1 : 12500, what will be the represented area of that plan on the sheet? 15l

2. a) Explain calculation of internal angles in Q.B system. t4l

b) Explain the field procedure for chain srrveying' 14l

c) The follo*{ng bearings are observed in a compass traverse survey. t8l

Line AB BC CD DE EA
Fore s11"30'W N67"30'E N32"i5'E s82.'45'W s50015'w
Back Bearing N13'00'E s66"30'W s30"30'w N80"45'E N53000'E

Apply necessary checks and determine the corrected bearings.

"- .3. a) Explain personal errors in leveling, intersection method in plane table. 12+21

b) A leveling instrument was set up exactly mid way tretween two pegs 50 m apart at A
and B. The staff readings were i.875 and I .790 m respectively. The level was shifted
to a point 5 m from B on the line AB produced and the staff readings were 1.630 and
1.560 m. Determine the correct statT readings when the line of columniation is exactly
horizontal during 2no set uP. t5l
c) Foilowing readings were taken during a leveiing work from TBMr to TBMz.
2.191,2.505,2.325,1.496,3.019,2.513,7.811,1.752'and 3.824 m. Level instrument
was changed after 4th and 7ft readings. Enter the above readings in a level book format
and compute RLs of ail the point and adjust the RLs if error arise. RLs of TBMr and
TBMz are 449.870.and 448.7i0 m respectively. t6l
4. a) Explain triangulation, trilateration and graphical intersection in plane tabling' t6]
b) Explain about the construction principles of theodolite and uses of theodolite. t4l
c) The follora'ing observations were recorded in a theodolite traverse ABCDEA.
Compute the mean horizontal angles and adjust them if necessary. t6]

Inst. Stn Tarset stn HCR observation

Direct Reversed
A D 90000'10" 269"59'.40"
B 20a"25'40" 2A"25',30"
B A 99059'30', 270"00'10"
C 1 800 I 6'1 0" 00"16'00'
C B 90000'0" 269059',50"
D 179008'40" 359"08'20"
D C 99"59'50" 270000'10"
A 160012'40" 340012'30'

tL1
5. a) What is EDM? Explain principles of EDM for measuring horizontal distances. t'l

b) Find the volume of cutting in a length of 60 rn with the following data for a two level
sebtion using the prismoidal urd trapezoidal formula (average end area). Also
calculate the prismoidai correction. Formation width : 10 m, Side slope -- 2:7,
Trausverse slope = 6:1. The ground levels at 30 m intervals are given below. t8l
Chainaee (m) U 30 60
GL (m) 540.70 541.00- 541.60

The formation has a downward siope of 1 in 40 with formation level at 0 chainage

being 538.20 m.
c) Calculate the area of transverse by double meridian distance method- i4l
Line PQ QR RS SP
Latitude (m) -300 640 100 -440
Departure (m) 450 ll0 -380 -180
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OI TRIBHUVAN LINIVERSITY Exam. OId Back (2065 & Earlier Batch)
TNSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marks 32
2070 Chaitra Year / Part fi/r Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - S urveying I (EGS2SCE)

'/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempi\any Five questtons.
'/ Thefigures in the margin tndtcate Full Marks
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Define the term surveying. Differentiate between geodetic surveying and plane
surveying. t4l
b) What is graphical scale? Explain its importance on the map. t41
c) A 30 m tape weighing 8.9 N and has a cross sectional area of 2.58 mm2 was
standardized and found to be 30.005 m at 20" C with 52 N tension at fully supported
condition. This tape was used for mearsuring the distances at contant temperature of
31.2" C and pull applied 110 N. The tape was supported at 0 and 30 m end. The
observed distance was 630 m. Calculate the correct horizontal distance between
points. Take coefficient of linear expansion of tape a : 12 x 10{/"C and Young's
modulus of elasticity of tape material. E:''12xl0l'N/*'. t8l
2. a) Explain basic principles of chain survey and describe the field procedure of chain
survey. t6I
b) The were observed in a traverse. ll0l
Line AB BC CD DE EA
75"30', 1 15030' 166030', 225"00',
FB 305"00'
254"30', 297"30', 345000' 450"00'
BB 125"30',

At what stations do you suspect local attraction? Find the correct bearings of all the
lines.
3. a) Explain about graphical adjustment of compass traverse. t6I
b) Explain the principles of levelling. Describe reciprocal levelling with sketch. ll0l
4. a) A levelling operation is carried out in a closed loop. Fill all the missing data of a
field book and do the arithmetic check also. [0]
Stations BS IS FS Rise Fall RLs(m)
A ? ?

B 2.572 0.3 l9 295.909

,)
C ? 1.987 ?
,)
D 0.9r8 a.n6
,) ,)
E 2 1.433
,)
F 2.1t5 298.848
2 2
G t.750
,)
,l 2.057
?
H
,)
A 1.456 1.847
 06 TRIBHUVAN IINIVERSIry Exam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80

Examination Control Division Programure BCE Pass Marks 32

2A69 Chaitra Year / Part fill Time 3 hrs.

Subiect: - Surueyingl (CEsOq)

;/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as prbcticable.
'/ Attempt All questions.
r' fne isures in the margln infrcate Futl iltar*s.
{ Assume suttable data if necessary.
I
l. I Define the term surveying and differentiate between geodetic and plane surveying. t4I
What are,the corrections applied in the linear measurement? Explain briefly.
9 141

\'/t) A 20m steel tape standardized in catenary at a temperature of 12.5"C and a pull of
l00N was found to tre I9.978m. Thls tape was used to measure a base line.
Throughout the rneasurement the tape was used in catenary for each tape length. Find
the c.orect,length,of the baseline if.thg temperature 9yri9g measurement was 25oC
*a pr'rtt ,pOi"a was t50N weight of iteel ii O.Oil N7im3. The weight of suslrenddtl
tape was 7.85 N. Take E :2.10x105N/mm2 and a :
12x10-61"C. The measured base

|1
line distance was I120m. r9
2. Explain briefly about the field produre of chain suney. t4I
9
I
*!) Explain briefly about radiation and intersection methods of plane table survey, t4l
c) The were observed in a traverse. t8I
Line AB BC CD DE EA
FB 305"30' 75"30', I I 5030t 166"30' 225"00',
BB 125"3A', 254"3O', 297"30', 345"00' 44"00'
At which stations do you suspect local attraction? Find the corect bearing of all the
lines.
3. a) In which condition rgciprocal levelling is used. Also derive the formula for reciprocal
levelling. t6l
I A levelling operation is carried out in a closed loop. Fill all the missing data of a
field book below: ll0l
Station BS IS FS Rise Fall RL
A ? ?
B 2.572 0.319 295.949
C ? 1.987 2 ?
D 0.918 0.236 ?
,)
E ? t.433 ?
F 1.372 2.115 ? 298.848
G 1.750 ? 2
,)
H ? 2.457 2
,)
A 1.456 1.847

4. a) What are the temporary adjustments in theodolite survey? Explain. t8I

b),Develop a booking formate for recording 2 set horizontal angle with appropriate
" numerical example. Calculate the mean horizontal angle also. t4I
c),Distinguish between triangulation.and trilateration. t4l
5. ja) What is meridian distance and double median distance? How it can be calculate? t4l
p Write-lhe working principle of EDM equipment. 141
i) Calculate the area by the coordinate method from the following perpendicular offsets
taken from a chair line to a t8I
Chainage (m) 0.00 3.7s 6.50 1 1.30 16.45 t)
Offsets (m) r.45 2.50 2.95 2.10 2.35
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 06 TRIBHWA}IUMVERSITY Exam.
INS'iITUTE Oli ENGINEEIIfi'r i; Lr;V*I
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F::!tr M,si:Ir;:r,

Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Merks . 32

2068 Chaitra Year / Part filr Tiue 3 hrs.

I GE sA)
{ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' Attempt All questions.
r' fheJigares in the mdrgin indicate Full Marks.
y' Assume suitable data tf ndcessary.

l. a) Differentiate between geodetic and plane surveying. l2l

b) Explain briefly how a distance can be measured by the method of phase comparison. t6l
c) A 30m steel tape standardized in fully support condition at a temperature of 20oC and
pull of 100N was found to be 19.985m. This tape was used to measure a line under a
pull of l20N and a mean temperature of l7"C was found to be 1350m long.
Throughout the measweinent, the tape was used in catenany condition. Find tlre
correct length of the line. Take weight of steel as 0.081N/cm3, the weight oi tape as
11.775N, E=2.10 x l0slrUmm2 and a : l1 x10-6/oC. t8l
2. a) What are the methods of plane table survey? Explain each. t4l
b) What is principle of chain survey? Explain in brief. t4l
c) Following are the bearings observed in a eompass raverse survey. At what stations do
you suspect local attraction? Correct them by applying suitable correction method. t8l
Line FB BB
AB 191o30' 13"00'
BC 79"3o', 256"30',
CD iz"rs' 210"30'
DE 262"45', 82"15',
EA 230015', 53"00'
3. a) What do you mean by two peg test? t4l
b) A level was set up at mid point betweentwo stations A and B. The distance to stations
A and B was 60m and the reading on the staffheld bt stations A and B was 1.855m
and 1.625. Then level was moved near to station B and the reading on the staffheld at '
A and B was 2.385m arrd.2.655 respectively. Calculate the collimation emor and its
sign (tiprrard or down ward). ltzl
4. a) Explain classification of Triangulation system. t6I
b) Prepare a field note of measurement of horizontal angles by direction and repetition
methods. ll0l
5- a) Explain area calculation by double meridian method. t8l
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Suhiect: - Surveyins I
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt 4l questions.
Ihefigures in the margin indicate-Full Marks.
Assume suitable data ifnecessary.

I' a) Distinguish betwee,n plane and Geodetic sr:nreying and how do you classify the
surveying in various ways? t8]
b) A steel tape was exacfly 20m long at 10"C when supported throughout it's length
under a pull of 5 kg. A line measured with thistape under a pull gf 16 kg and at a
mean. temperature of 22"C, was found to be 680rn long. Assuming the tape is
suppdrted at every 10m; find the true le,ngth of the line. Give that &e cross sectional
area of the bme length of the line. Given that the cross-sectional. ar6a of the
tape = 0;03 sq.cm, E:.2.1 x 106 kg/sq.cm, cr = x ll l0{
peroc, weight of
tape = lOgnn/cu.cm. t8l
2. a) What is mean! by relative error of closure in compass haversing? Explain the
adjustment of emor graphically. t8l
b) The following observations were taken in a closed traverse ABCDEA where local
athaction was suspected. t8]
Line FB BB
AB 1910301 13"00'
BC 69"30', 246030',
CD 32"15', 2loo30'
DE 262"45', 80"45',
EA 230 15' 53000'

Give the corrected bearings of the traverse legs by included angle rnethod.
3. a) What is profile levelling? Explain the term 'talancing of sight" in leveling operation. t8l
b) The following consecutive readings were taken with a level and 5 meter levelling staff
on a continuously sloping ground at a common interval of 20 meters, 0.385 @oint A),
1.030, 1.925, 2.825, 3.730,4.685 @oint B), 0.625,2.005,3.110, 4.485 @oint C),
0.975, 1.382, 1.836, 2302, 3.59 @oint D). The reduced level of the point B was
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1200.800m. Rule out a page of a level field book and inter the above readings.
Calculate the reduced levels of the points by rise and fall method and the gradient of
the line joining the first and the last point. t8l
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4- a) Differentiate between triangulation and kilateration and explain the principle of
'electronic distance measurement.
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Inst. Stn' Target stn'
Face Left Face Right
D 90000'10" 269"59',50"
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A B 209"25',40" 29"25',30"
A 89"59',30" 270"00'10"
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C 180016',10" 00"16'00"
B 90"00'00" 26959',50"
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D 179"08',40" 359"08',20"
C 89"59',50" 270"00'10"
D
A 16012'40u 340"12',30"
5. a) i) Explain orientation byback sighting in plane table surveying. t4l
ii) What .*" flr. various offsets? Explain booking method for offsets in chain
surveyng. t4l
b) The following offsets were takear at Zhminterval from a surv€y line to an irregular
boundary line: 0.00m, 1.53m, 5.37m, 3,50m, 4.32m,7.25m,4.30m,'6.55m, 4.25m,
7.30m, 6.25m and 4.19rn. Calculate.the area enclosed between the survey line, the
irregular boundary line, and the first and last offsets, bV (i) Trapezodial Rule and
(il) Simpson's Rule. t8l
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Examination Control Division Programme BCE Pass Marls 32

2067 Ashadh Year / Part tr/I Time 3 hrs-

subjea: - Surveyingl
/ Candidates are required to gwe their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt&,questions.
'/ Thefigures in the marginindicate FullMarks.
/ Assume suitable dataif necessary.

I' a) Wbat are plane and gsodetic survey? What are the secoirdary classifications of
[4+4]
b) ffir*o betwee,n errors and mistakes with examples. l4l
c) List eight methods of linear measurements. 14l
2. a) A steel tape 30m tsng wiighs 0.7 kgand is used with supports at the ends only. A liire
is measured in tbree segme,nts using a 5 kg pull arid-the,length was recorded as
76.35m. What is the length of the line.conected for sag? t6l
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you require forthepurpose anrd follow. t4

give the salientprocedural steps you will
c) Define tilateration. Explain principles of electonic distance measurement (EDM). 12+41 , .'.
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3. a) What are closing error and relzitive precision in compass tiaversing? How would you-::::--_-;-:;-:j,r==,
: adiust it graphically? . [3+4]''r-
b) The following angles to the rigfut were obtained in a cloie link traverse in betwee,lr
two adjustd known lines XP and TY. Compute the angular misclosure, if any, on that
ftaverse antl adjusted bearings ofthe traverse lines. t9]
Stations Ansles to the riplrt Bearines
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P 92"3o', 148"1 5',

o 228030',
R 11501s',
s 52"45',
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T 298"45',
Y 36"45', !

4. a) What is reciprocat lwelting? Explain how piecision could be checked during

reciprocal levelling. 14+21
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b) fn" fono*-g *ol""otirr" staffreadings were taken by a levet and 4m Levelling staff
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on pegs at 15m interval on a continuously sloprng ground. [10]
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the last position of the instument, two station B and C with RLs 1250.800 and ii

1251.250m respectively are to be established without disturbing the instrument. E

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directions to stations C, B and A. The observed directions from that position are as
follows: . [3+5] E

Stations Telescope Horizontal Circle Readines

Direct 00000'00'
C
Reversed 179059',48u
Direct 83006',48"
B
Reversed 261"06',36"
A Direct 242"35',24',
Reversed 62"35',12"
Comprrte an abstact of average direction of CD, CB and CA and compute the average
anqles of CDB, BDAandADC.
- b) Explain the procedure for solving two point resection of plane tabling. t8l
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What is tiangulation? Write their specifications.
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Examination CJntrol Division Programme BCE Pass Marks 32
2066 Bhadra Year / Part u/I Time 3 hrs.

Sabject: - Surveying I
/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempt All questions.
'/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
{ Assumq suitable data if necessary.

1. surveying
a) What are plane and geodetic survey? Write the principles of t8]
b) Explain various corrections applied in linear measurement. t8]
2. a) Make a field book for chain survey. Explain various types of obstacles in chain survey
and the methods to overcome those obstacles. t7]
b) A 30m steel tape measured 30.015m when standardized fully supported under a 70N
tension at a temperature of 20oC. The density of tape material is 7.75x103 kg/m3 and
had a cross:sectional area of 0.028cm'. What is the true length of the recorded
suspended distance AB for the following condition?'Recorded distance : 114.095m.
Mean temperature: 32"C. Tension applied: 100N, Elevation difference per 100m:
2.5m, a: 1.15 x 10-s/"C, E:2.10x10s N/m*'. Assume all full tape length except in
the last one. t9l
3. .4 Explain
fbre bearing, back bearing, quaidrantal bearing and whole circle beari4g and
local attraction. 171

b) The following fore and.back bearings were observed while traversing in an area with
compass. t9l
Line F.B. B.B.
PO s 37030'E N 37030', W
QR s 43015',W N 44015', E
RS N 73"00',W s 72015',E
ST N 12045',E s 13015',W
TP N 60000'E s 59015',W
Find the corrected bearings of the line and also the interior angles of the traverse. .'

4. a) What are cross-sections and profile levelling, explain btiefly. 17)

b) The following consecutive staff readings were taken by a levbl and 4m levclliag staff
on pegs at 15m interval on a continuotsly slopping gound. :
tel
0.895, 1.305, 2.805, 0.965, 2.695, 3.255, 1.120,2.825. 3.450, 3.895, 1.685, 2.050
. (StationA).
, R.L. of station A where the reading 2.050 was taken is known to Ae V.SO.Z5O. From
the last position of the instrument, two station B and C with RL 1250.800 and
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1251.000m respectively are to be established without disturbing the instrument.
out the required staff readings at stations B and C and complete all works iir level
book form.
5. a) What is two point problem in plane table resecJion? Write 'advantages and
.. disadvantages of plane table survey t8l
b) -Uflrdtf's triangulation and trilateration? Write the specifications of different
tlpes-of--
triangulations. t8l
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1. a) What are plane and geodetic suwef Explain the principles of surveying. Ul
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b) A steel tape weighing 0.68 kg was standardised on the flat and found to have length
|I +9.g96m at 2A"6C, tension 5 kg. It was used in catenary at the same tension to
'' measure a hsrizontal base, at average temperature 26"C, and the readings on the
It. successive sections were 49.105, 49.373, 48.976, 49.817 and 34.353. What was the
_i correct length of the line. Take a = 12 x 10{ per "C. t9l

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a) What are the obstacles in chain surve/ Explain the methods of overcoming those
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obstacles. t7l
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b) P and Q are two points 400m apart on the same bank of the river. The bearing of a
tree on the other bank observed from P and Q are N40o30'E and N37"45'W
respeclively. Find the width of the river ifbearing of PQ is S85"30'E. t8l
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3. a) What are the difference betwe€n prismatic compass and surveyor's compass? t8l
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the arnount of ":-
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AB 59000' 239"00',
BC 139"3o', 317000'
CD 215"15'. .
36"3o',
DE 208"00' 29"04',
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EA 318"30', 138045',

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a) What are cross-section and profile levelling? Explain with suitable sketches. 171

b) The follo'rdng readings were successively taken with a level; t9]

L 0'35' 0'487' 0'696' l'675' 1'893' 2'416' l'823' 0'487' 0'759' 1'350 and 2'057' The
instument was shifted after the forth and seventh readings. Prepare a level book and
calculate the RIs of different points if the RL of the 4fr point is 562.50m. Use both

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a) What arc radiation and intersection methods of P.T. survey, o<ptain briefly- tEI.,.
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{ Auenryt All questiotrs.
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I a) What ar,e the primary divisions of surveying? Explain the principles of surveying. t81
b) What are plaln, diagonal and venricr scales? Make appropriate sketches aad show
some mquilrremqrts t8l
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2. a) What are the various corrections applied in linearmeasuement? Explain. 171

b) A tape standardised as 29.995m in catenary at 110N and t5oC temperature is used in

the field with a tension of 90N arrdzzo0 mean temperature. Calculate the horizontal
lengttr if the recorded length is 120.0m. Assurae mass of the tape = 0.0312 kgm-r,
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Yormg's modulus of elasticity = 2.1x105 kglcm2, cross-sectional area of tape =

0.03cm2, linear acprnsion of tape = 11x10{ per oC. [10]
3. a) What. are quadrantal and whole circle bearings, fore and back bearings and local
. attraction.in compass survey, explain. U]
b) Find the corrected bearings of the folloning taverse and also the included angles. tel
Line Its EE
AB o30' 13000'
BC 6903o', 246"30',
CD 32"15' 210030'
DE 82"45',
EA 230015' 53000'
4. a) What are &e.cross-section and profile lsyetling? Explain with prop€r sketches. 17l
b) During a fly levelling operation, the following observations were made: tel
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BS: (-)1.650, 2.155, 1.405, 2.655, 2.435m
FS: 2.455, 1305, 0.555, 2.405m
The first backsight was talien on a BM of RL 1290.500m with inverted staff. From the
last backsight, it is required to set four pegs each at a distance of20m on a falling
gradient of I in 100. Calculate th9 RL @educe levels) of these four pegs. tel
5. a) What are the methods of plane table taversing? Explain procedure for radiation and
intensection and their suitability with sketch. t6l

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Sighted
Station
to
f,'ace Left
des. mln. t.FIrl des. Bin. sec"
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D 82 t2 30 262 t2 20
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lxamination Controt Division Frogramme BCE Fass Marks 32

_ 2064 Jestha Year lPart fitr Time 3 hrs.

Swbject: - Surveying I
z-Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/.1, All questions.
Attentpt
,'Thr-figures in the ntargin tndicate Futrl lufarks
' -Assurue suitable data if nec€ssarlt.

Explain the principles of surveying. t6l

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-b) With the heip of neat sketches, explain field procedure of chain surveying. [10]
, a) Differentiate between cumulative and random errors. l6l
+) A 30m steel tape was standardised in catenary condition at a temperature of 20oC
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under a pull of 5kg and found to be 30.005m. The tape was used to measure the
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riistance in fuil1, support condition at a temperature of 25oC under a pull of 12 kg and
found to be 28.00m. The cross sectional area of tape is 0.02cm2, its weight per unit
length is Z2gm/meter, Young modulus of elasticity i :2.0x106 kg/cm', .Jrmbient of
rr linear expansion of tape o: 11x10-6/oC. Find the correct horizontal distance. [10]

i ?) Describe the fieid procedure of compass traversing. t6l

.o) The observed fore and back bearings of the lines of a closed compass traverse are as
- foiiows. u0l
.l-lne FB BB
AB 104030' 284"3}',
BC 48000' 226"00',
CD 290%A', 1 15'15',
DA 1 80015', 35703}',

Calculate the interior angles'and correct them. Also compute the correct bearings of
ali the sides.
Z) Vfhat is coliimation eror in level instrument? How is it detect and adjust in the field? t6l
i ,) In runnin g a fly level from a bench mark of RL 1291.610m, the following readings
\- were obtained. [10]
Back Sight :2.543 (B.M.), 2.094,1.916, 2.725
Fore Sight : 1.645, 1.436, 0.956, 1.855
Prepare a level book and compute reduced levels with necessary checlcs.

I ) \\hat are the methods of resection? Fxpiain briefly how is it solve by trial and error
method. t6l

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Horizontal circle reading Horizontal circle reading
Sighted
Station (direct) (reverse)
to
degree mmute second degree minute second
C 0 00 10 180 00 00
A
B 30 00 20 210 00 00
A 0 00 00 180 00 20
B
C 60 00 00 240 00 i0
B 0 00 10 180 00 00
C
A 90 00 05 270 00 10

Compute horizontal angles and apply check.

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Examination Control Division Programme BCE PassMarks 32

2063 Baishalch Year / Part tr/I Time 3 hrs.

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r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt All questtons.
{ Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
y' Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) What
fle flane and geodetic surveying, explain briefly. Write the principles of
suryeyrng. 14+41
b) Explain what are the corrections applied in linear measurement. Sketch out plain,
diagonal and vernier scales. [5+3]
2. a) Explain, how canyou overcome different types of obstacles in chain survey. t6l
b) A line was measured with a steel tape which was exactly 30 meters at Z,O,C at a pull
of 100N, the measured length being 1650.00 meters. The temperature during
measurement was 30oC and the pull applied was 150N. Find the length of the line, if
the cross-sectional area of the tape was 0.025 sq.cm. The ooefficieni of expansion of
the material of tape per loC = 3.5x10{ and the modulus of elastici4.'cf the material of
the tape = 2.1x105I,I/mm2. l10l
3. a) What is linear misclosure in compass Eaverse? Explain adjusting misclosure
graphically. t6l
b) The following bearings were obsenred in case of a closed kaverse. At what stations
local attraction is suspected. Compute the corrected bearings and find the interior
angles of the traverse. t10l
Line F"B. B.B.
AB s 40030'w N 41"15', E
\- BC s 80'45',W N 79"30',E
CD N 19030f E s 20000'w
DA s 80000'E N 80000'w
4. a) What are the methods of reducing the levels, explainbriefly. t6l
b) The following consecutive readings were taken with a level and a 4 meter levelling
staffon continuouslyslopping ground at a common interval of 30m. t10l
0.585 on A, 0.936, 1.953, 2.846,3.644,,3.938, 0.962,1.035, 1.689, 2.534,.3.844,
0.956, 1.579,3.016, on B.
The elevation of B was 1120.450. Make up a lwel field book and apply the usual
checks. Find the gradient between first point and last point.
5. a) Explainbriefly various methods of plane table sunrey. [8]
b) Explain methods ofmeasuring hbrizontal angles in theodolite survelr. r8l
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Distinguish between triangulation anl trilateration.
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level B.E. Full Marla 80
i Exa mination' Control Division Programme BCE PassMarks 32
2062,Baistrakh Year / Part filr Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Surveying I
r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Auempt Al! questions.
'/ Thefigures in the margtn indicate Full Marks.
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) What are plain and geodetic surveying? Explain the principles of surveying w.ith
illustrative examples. t6l
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b) A 50m steel tape weighing 0.68 kg was standardised on the catenary and found to i
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have length 49.995m at 20"C, tension 5 kg. Calculate the horizontal length of 30m
- 26oC.
span at [0]
2- a) What are the obstacles in chain survey and how can you eliminate those obstacles,
explain briefly. t6l
b) A survey line AB is obstnrcted by a high buildirrg. To prolong the line beyond the
building, a perpendicular BC 1,21.92m long is sit at B. From C trvo lines CD and CE
are set out at angles of 30o and 40o with CB respectively. Determine the lengths CD
and CE so that D and E may be on the prolongation of AB. If the chainage of B is
95.10m. Find the chainage of D, Draw a sketch showing all the points. tl0l
3. a) Write in brief on variations in magrretic declination. t6l
b) The following bearings were observed in running a compass traverse. [10]
Line Fore bearing Back bearins
AB 66015', 2440}',
BC 129045',
'31300'
CD 21803o', 37030',
DA 306045', 12645',
Find the corrected fore and back bearings, and the true bearings of the lines, given
that the magnetic declination is 8o40'8.
4. a) What are cross-sections and longitudinal sections in levelling. Make appropriate
sketches. t8I
b) Distinguish between intersection and resection methods of plane table survey. t8l
5. a) Write the temporary adjustments in theodolite survey. t8l
b) Find the horizontal angle ABC from the fotlowing field observations and also the
vertical angle from P to Q. t8l

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2062 Poush Year / Part alt Time 3 hrs.

,/ Attempt 4ll questions.

,/ Thefi,gures in the margin indicate Full Marlu. i
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

1. a) Distinguish between plane surveying and geodetic surveying. l4l

b) Define rangrng and explain the method of ranging when high ground intervenes
between two stations. 14)
c) The following slope dislances were measured along a chain line with 30m tape. t8l
Slope distance (m) = 25.50,24.60,28.70,29.50 and 18.50
Difference of elevation between ends (m) = 2.50,5.30, 3.35, 2.50 and 1.50.
It was noted afterwards that the tape was 2cm too long. Find the true horizontal
distance.
2. a) Describe the working principle of plane table survey. t8l
b) A chain line AB intersects a pond. Two points P andQ are taken on the chain line on
opposite sides of the pond. A line PR, 230m long, is set out on the left of PQ and
another line PS, 280m long, is set out on the right of PQ. Points. R, Q and S are in
same sffaight line. RQ and QS are 80m and 130m long respectively. Calculate the
tEl
length of PQ. t8l
3. a) What do you mean by local attraction in compass surveying? List the sources of error
and also explain the method of elimination of local attraction. t6l
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b) The following bearing were taken while conducting a close traverse with a compass. ll0l
Line FB BB
AB 80045', 260"00'
BC 130030' 31 1035',
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CD 240"15', 60015',
DA 290"3ff 1 10010'

At what stations do you suspect local atftaction? Find the corrected bearings and also
the true bearings of each line if the magnetic declination was 5oE. [10]
4. a) Describe height of instrument and rise-fall method of reducing the levels. t6l
b) The following consecutive readings were taken with a level at intervals of 20m. The
chainage and R.L. of the first point are 200m and 525.50m respectively. [10]
0.5 1 5, L.7 20, 2.50, 3.455, 1.30, 2.460, 2.950, 3.650, 0.855, 2.430, 3. 105
The instnrment was shifted after the fourth and eight readings. Find the RL of all the
points and draw the longitudinal section. (In suitable proportions)
5 a) What are the fundamental lines of a theodolite? Explain it's relation with neat sketch
when the theodolite is in proper adjustment. L7)
b) Describe with sketches the methods of measuring horizontal and vertical angies by
theodolite. tel
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Examination Control Dir{sion Programme BCE Fass Markc ?.1

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206X. Baislakb YearJPert lus.
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Subiea: - Sune,ying I
r' CanCidaes are required to their arisweni intheir own words as fr as p*acticable
/ Anenpt.lL.quesrions,
-eive

i The.figures mthe mtginildtcctp Futt Marks.

{ Asstnte $itable data if necessa4'.

6 trrftat are Flane and godetic surveying? lVrite ttre pnnciples of surveying.
bj To measure a base line a steel tape 30no bc,g supponed at trtn cnds standrdised at
l5"C rvith a pull of I00N t.or l0 kgft $,s used. Find the correction per tqc lengb\
151

(i'uliy support condition), if the temperatrre ar drc time of rneasr.remcnt n'as licC and
the plll exe.rted was l60N (or 16 kg$. Weigtrt of t ctrbic cm 9f seel is 0.0?t6lv- (or
0.00786 kg$ weight of the tape = 8N (or 0.S tEf). E = 2.lxl05 kgsq.cm. Ccefficient
: ofexpansionofthe t1pepq l"C=7.1v-|9-'. ,,,u
* .?€ . +,,:,:<-:
?, a) lvlalie a field sketch for,chain srrve- ard tnghin the cqfrrpl c process of mapping by'
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linear nreastrement onl,v. ',,:
'-',:l,1 t8l
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L- b) Explain different types of obst*les in drain sun'e!' and the methods to overconie
theie obstacles. t8l
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,y' \l,hat are quadrantal and whole circle
isogonic line and agonic line.
bearings? Explain magnetic fulination,
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b; For the traverse of measw€d angles {.a,r*fe to the left) are given in tablc below
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Compute the adjrrsted angles and be ringrs b the nearest 0.1'. lt0l
Station *I*asured rrnsles Line KnoTrn bearines
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A 209" 7.6' -EW 23{',17.6
B
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lulo 35.1, DX 3_i3" 18._i'

c 8gF 0-s.3,
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D 17. il.g :

4.{ Explain profile levellirE urd crors-section tt. clling: t6I

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I Jot The following consesutive readirEs were *cn with a level and a 4m levellirg sta{f
onacontinuorslyslopinggourd at acommffi intmml of 30 metres. fi(t]
0.855 (pn A). I.545. 2.335. 3.1 15, ?.855, 3.455.
,rl ,:1,0!:{, 1.850; 2.?-i5.' 3.845 (on B),,.

The R.L. of B was 1380"500 nuke flcld book and apply usral check.:
Determine gradient cf line AB.

_ 5/*l Write ttre tempoiarf a*g_trmis in ath€odolitcsrrrve;r [8],

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Distinguish between trianguldion ad trilat€rdisr t8l :

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lYrite tarious.rnetho& of plane table surve-v. l8j
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TNSTiTUTE OF ENGNEERING Level FuIl IUarks 8C

Exam ination Control Division Programme BCE Pass l\tarl's

2059 Cbaibra 1'c:.r / Part ltil 'I'lme 3 ttrs.

Subjed: - Stweving I
t' ,Sndidates arc rcguircd to grvc thcir an*rtrs in their or*n words as far as practicable.
"'
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:inernpt Allguesfions.
the-figures in ke margin tdicate FuU Mqrk.
.;:wne suitable dato itnecessary.

idrat arc thc prrnary dil'ision of sunrcying? t6l

9J A:rrpc of nqninal lergtit 3Cm is standarriized in catcnary at 40N tcnsion and found to
be 39.8850m. If the mass of thc tapc is 0.015 kgrm, cdlculau thc hc'rizcnni l:ngth o!
i 6m in fully support cqrdtion. L iu;
':. aj Dcscnle the diffocnt rypes of offsets and crylain how thc.y aro mcastrcd in chan
t suvcying i6l
b) Uft{ is mcant by closing enor is a closed travcr.sc? How would .vou adjust ii
graphica0y? , []01
3. a) Erylain profilc levclling and cros-scction levclling with sriublc sketches [6]
bi Thc follq,ing consectrtir'. sali readings wcre takcn on peBs at 15m inrcrval on a
contLuousb'sloping Eourd : 0.895, 1.305, 2.800, 1.960, 2.690, 3.255, 2.120, 2.625,
3.450. 3.895, 1.685, ? 050 (sc r,r,).

RL of satin A whuc tlrc rcading 2.050 n'as takcn is Inown to bc 50.250ro. From thc
lastpcitiur of thc instrumart two sarions B and C with RL 50.800 and 51.ffi0
repcaivcly arc lo bc cgblished without disturbing thc irstnrmcnt workout lhc daff
readingatB and C and compiete all the n'o:;i in lcvcl bookform. ll0l
4- e) Wi& the lalp of neal skctchcs describe fundamenul linc of.rhcodolitc. l6l
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bi Find rhc mcan horizontal anglcs BAC, CAD and DAE rn following cascs. n0l
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Instrumtnt St' Targct Stn F.L F.R
A B 00lgl0" 180010'20'
c 6201010, 74201A3V
D 1352015' 3152V3'',
E 25c"3,_V2V 7cp"30'4V
:t. a.. Di*inguiil beEwccn eiangulation and tribtcration t 6l
b; tVrirc yariorsmethods of phnc tabling : t:
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Examination Control Division Prcgnmme BCE Prsr Marls 32
2058 Cb,:{ tra GTII I Tirne 3 hrs.

' Subjec't: - Stweying I

- / Candidatcs are rcguired to givc thcir answcrs in thcir own words as far as fracticable.
/ AttemptAll qaestiors
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/ Thefiguru in ilu margin indicate FaIl Mqls.

/ ,4ssume suitable data if necessary.

l. a) What arp planc and gcodctic sunrying? Explain ttrc pinciplcs of stnrcying t6I
b) To layoff a basc linc, a stccl tape 30m long standardiscd at 15oC with a pull of
lOkg np,portcd at two cnds was uscd. Find thc corrcction pcr tapc tcngttr, if trc
tsrrpsrature at ttrc timc of mqrsurcmcnt was 20oC and prll cxcrtcd was l6kg
W.-ight of I cubic cm of stccl is 0.00786k9; Wcight of tapc 0.8k& E = 2.1 x
=
t0okg/sq.crn Co-cflicicnt of cxpansion of thc tapcpcr trc:7.1x l0''. Ir0]
2. a) Dcscnbc how would you rangc a suryqy linc bctwcen tno poinn cftich arc not
intcrviriblc duc to an intcrvicnring nised ground
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b) Wbat arc poarible obctsclss in ehain runtf Explain thc mctlldds of orcrcomhg
thcru aod makc a ficld rkctch .for dctail turvsy by lio.qu mca$rcrrcals
(chdr/t4€) lgJ lt0l
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3. a) Expbin (i) Optical-rcading rcpcating thcodolitc urd i:l
G) optical-rcading dircctional thcodolitc. it- ' t5l
b) Co@grrc thc anglc mbebnne and adjustcd bcaftBr h rhc foifug.hocd link
a
trawrsc. u0I
Adjurtcd bcaring ATt = ,try{^'
AdjusEd bcaring'ET2 = rcsze{or
Anglqt (luglcr to &e rid$) A=2Fl"17'lY
B = 266o{t'13'
C - 89"16'53'
D - 9636'05'
E=29127'3,{
4. a) Eehin thc metrodr of re&rcing thc lorcls. Appty rithmctic ehcckr also. t6l
b) A diffcrqrtial tevetling loop bcgm and sloscd on BM. Gatc (elsvation
1237.280m). Thc BS and FS distancis wcrc kcpt aproximatcty cqual Rcadhgs
takcn in ordcr arc 2.863 on BM Gate,Ll47 ard 1.523 on TP1, 2.500 aadL027 sn
BIvDq 2.410 urd 0.933 on TP2 and 0.370 onBM Garc. Prcpare, check and adjust
t thc notcs. ll0I
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5. a) Wtrat arc firndamantal lincs in theodolitc and thcir dcsircd rclationship? t5l - :'
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Examination Control Division Prognrmme BCE Pass ldarks 32

2AUl Chait-ra Year/Part illl Time. 3 hrs.

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{ Attempt All questions.
/ The figwes in the margin indicate fitll Moks.

1. a) Explai4 what are the principles of surveying. Write rarious scales used in
surveying. t6l
b) Describe with the he lp of neat skaches fiold proccdure of chain surveying. u0l
2. a) Explain principle of chain ornaeving. Describe what arc the diffbrent types of
offsets used and how they are rneasured in chainttape suftvylrig. t6l
b) A chain line PQR crosscs a river, Q and R being on fire ncar and disant banls
respocrivelv. A perp€ndirerlar QS, 9Om lorg is sct out at Q on the lcft of the chain
line. The respective bearings of R and P taten rt S are 87"30'20" and 17713O'20".
:_{ Find tlrc chainagc of R giwn the PQ is 45m and &e ctuinage of Q is 550m. :
[10]
3. a) What is traverse? How do ),ou adjust tav€rs€ graphically? t6I
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bL Thefollrowing data aply to a closed
*link tr:arrcrso. Ccnpute corrected beariry+
angular misclosure. f]0]
Station Measured angle Corrected
Tr (anele to the rieht) bearinss .

3ttr1720"
A 272c40',00"
B 26727',28" !f,i.

c 97002'31"
D 10r35'39"
E 27029',59"
57"32',52*'
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4. a) Explain wirt ,t:,l,elpp.r,flneatsketch field procedwegf trnro+e,g,t9*1,
b)''The follorving corsicutirc'readings n'ere taken wifi a leltl and 4 nietre levellhg '
staft on a continuouslv slofing ground ar sommon interval of 30 metres.
0.855 (on A). 1.545. L353.3.115. 3.825. 0.455, 1.3E0, 2.055, 2.855.3.455,,0.585,
1.01 5, 1.S50, 2.7 5:, 3.945 (cn B}

The R.L. of A x'as 380.500" lv{alie a lelrl book and apply usual checks.
I)etermine the gradient of the line AB. tl0]
5. a) Writc temporary adjustments in'a treodolite smrcy. t6l
b) Explain with the help of neat sketch lield metM of measuring horizontal angle
by i) repetition and ii) directionrnethods. [10]

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