Surveying II

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SURVEYING–II
Examination 2060 Regular/Back
Full marks: 80
Time: 3 hrs. Pass marks: 32
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt any Five questions.
1. a) Why is the horizontal equivalent not constant in a contour map? List out the
relative merits and demerits of direct and indirect method of contouring?[3+5]
b) Write down the uses of contour map with sketches and explain briefly each
of them. [8]
2. a) What do you mean by orientation? Explain any one method of orientation. [2+6]
b) Describe the sources of error in plane table surveying. [8]
3. a) What is parallax? How do you eliminate it explain. [2+6]
b) Following were the reading taken by level in direct method of contouring. [8]
i) 2.745 m on T.B.M. i.e., lower level of bridge soffit where the staff was held in
an inverted position (R.L. of T.B.M. = 250 m)
ii) 1.365 m F.S. on peg 1
The level was then moved to a new position and B.S. reading 1.8 m was
taken on the staff held on peg 1.
Determine the staff reading required to locate points of 245.0 m, 246.0 m and
247.0 m of contour.
4. a) What are methods of plane table survey? You are required to survey out of
your campus area by plane table. Which method do you prefer and why and
also the advantage of that method? [2+4+2]
b) In the method of repetition instrument is set at station 'A' and all the
following given reading in the table are taken at station 'C'. The surveyor's
first sight at station 'B' where he sets the horizontal angle as zero. [2+4+2]
No. of repetition Horizontal angle
1 40°10'20"
2 80°20'50"
3 120°30'50"
4 160°41'05"
5 200°51'15"
Calculate:
Calculate the horizontal angle BAC at different repetition.
Calculate the mean horizontal angle BAC.
Which reading is almost accurate and why.
5. The following readings are given for a traverse survey. Point 'P' is 50 m from
'A' and 'Q' is 75 m from 'C'. [10+6]
Line Length (m) Bearing
AB 125.5 N 30°15' E
BC 80.25 S 40°30' E
CA 150.75 S 60°30' W
Calculate:
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a) Total co–ordinate of each station assuming co–ordinate of A is

(1000, 1000).
b) Calculate distance between 'P' and 'Q'.
6. Write short notes on: (any four) [4×4]
a) Boning rod and slop stake
b) Transiting and swinging
c) Selection of traverse station
d) Disadvantage of plane table
e) Bowditch and transit rule
SURVEYING–II
Examination 2060 Back
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define plane table survey? What is meant by two point problem? Describe
the procedure in detail? [2+8]
b) The distance between two ground point A and B is 40 m and their R.L. is 310
m and 320 m respectively. Calculate the distance AP and AQ which are in
between AB. The R.L. of P and Q are 316 m and 318 m respectively. [6]
2. a) Define contour? Explain with neat sketches the characteristics of contour?
b) Describe methods of orienting plane table by back sighting. [6]
3. a) What are the different method of contouring and explain square grid
method in detail? [8]
b) While carrying out a contour survey by a direct method, the following
readings were observed on a staff. [8]
i) 3.2 m on T.B.M. (R.L. of T.B.M. = 187.00 m)
ii) 1.7 m F–S on peg 1
The level was then moved to a new position and back sight reading of 2 m
taken on the staff held on peg 1. Determine the staff readings required to
located points on the 187 m, 188 m and 189 m contours.
4. a) Define the terms: face left observation, face right observation, swinging the
telescope. [6]
b) Several angles have been measured at survey station 'P'; the following data
refers to the angles. [6]
Horizontal circle reading
Instrument station Target station
F.L. F.R.
Q 0°20'30" 180°20'30"
R 70°40'00" 250°40'20"
P
S 140°26'10" 320°26'40"
T 250°6'00" 70°6'20"
Calculate the mean observed angles QPR, RPS, SPT.
5. Define closing error? The following are the lengths and bearing of traverse
ABCD. [2+14]
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Line Length of meters Bearing

AB 76.8 140°12'
BC 195.6 36°24'
CD 37.2 338°48'
DA ? ?
Calculate the length and bearing of the line DA.
6. a) Distinguish between "Radiation" and "Resection" method [6]
b) Differentiate between "Bowditch rule" and "Transit rule" [6]
c) Measurement of horizontal angle of repetition method [4]
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) What do you mean by orientation of a plane table? Discuss the method of
orientation by back sighting. [2+6]
b) Explain the graphical method of solving three point problems. [8]
2. a) Distinguish between direct and indirect method of contouring. [4]
b) How the choice of contour interval depends on the scale of map. [4]
c) With neat and clean sketches, list out the characteristics of the contour. [8]
3. a) Discuss the essential parts of a transit theodolite. [8]
b) A theodolite is used to measure a horizontal angle GBL by repetition
method and the following observations were taken. Find out the mean value
of horizontal angle. [8]
Instrument Sighted to Face left Number of Face right
Station observation repetition observation
G 0°10'10" 180°10'20"
B L 120°30'40" 1 300°30'30"
L 241°42'50" 5 61°42'40"
4. It is impossible to observe the length and bearing of a line AB directly and

the following are the observation made from two station C and D. compute
the length and bearing of line AB. [16]
CA 129.0 N 68°24' W
CD 294.0 N 20°36' E
DB 108.0 N 60°18' W
5. Write short notes on: (any two) [8×2]
a) Causes of error in theodolite
b) Advantages and disadvantages of plane table survey
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c) Interpolation of contour
6. Differentiate between: (any two) [8×2]
a) Square and X–section method of contouring
b) Radiation and intersection
c) Bowditch and transit rule
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Explain contour and what are the factors to be considered while selecting a
contour interval? [3+5]
b) With the help of neat sketches explain characteristics of contours. [8]
2. a) Explain different methods of plane tabling. [8]
b) Describe two point problem with neat sketches and explain Lehman's rule
for finding the position of plane table on paper. [3+5]
3. a) Describe temporary adjustment of theodolite? [8]
b) Explain geometry of theodolite. [8]
4. a) Explain different type of traverse. [6]
b) The following readings were taken while measuring the horizontal angle
ABC with theodolite. Calculate the horizontal angle ABC for 1st set and 2nd
set and also calculate the average angle for both sets. [10]
Instrument
Target F.L. F.R.
station
A 0 0 0 180 00 20
C 75 40 20 255 40 50
B
A 60 0 0 240 00 20
C 135 40 40 315 40 40
5. a) Explain the various steps of field work in a theodolite traversing. [8]

b) Explain consecutive co–ordinate and total co–ordinate. [8]
6. The corrected internal angles and measured sides of a closed loop traverse
ABCDEA are as follows. [16]
Side Station Lengths (m) Internal angles Magnetic bearing

AB B 66.60 107°42'24" 30°30'30"
BC C 135.70 187°08'24" 318°12'24"
CD D 66.30 77°30'24" 325°21'18"
DE E 76.60 94°07'24" 222°51'42"
EA A 224.30 73°31'24" 136°59'06"
Compute the total co–ordinates of the station.

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SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) What is meant by contouring and contour interval? Explain the factors that
should be considered while selecting contour interval. [4+4]
b) The following observations were observed with level while contouring by
direct method. [8]
i) 350 m B.S. on B.M. or R.L. 950. 50 m (B.M. was marked at the lower
level of bridge soffit and the staff was held inverted at B.M.)
ii) 2.0 m F.S. on T.B.M.
The level was then moved to a new position and B.S. reading of 3.15 m taken
on the staff held on T.B.M. Determine the staff reading required to locate
points on the 945.5 m, 946.5 m and 948 m contours.
2. a) What are the methods of plane tabling? Explain in detail procedure of
intersection. [3+5]
b) What do you mean by three point problem? Explain Lehman's rule for fixing
the position of plane table station in paper with suitable sketch. [3+5]
3. a) Explain the field procedure for the measurement of horizontal angle of
theodolite. [8]
b) Calculate the mean observed angles BAC, CAD and DAE from the following
observations. [8]
Instrument station Target station F.L.R. F.R.R.

B 0°10'20" 180°10'30"
C 50°45'20" 230°45'40"
A
D 140°50'25" 320°50'25"
E 250°10'5" 70°10'10"
4. a) Explain the field procedure in theodolite traversing. [10]
b) Compute the mean vertical angle when F.L. and F.R. zenithal angles
74°29'50" and 285°30'30". [6]
5. A closed traverse ABCDEA was run in the contour clockwise direction, the
following data were obtained. [16]
Station Observed included angle Line Length (m) Bearing

A 120°20' AB 80 AB = 40°
B 80°40' BC 70
C 135°00' CD 110
D 75°10' DE 60
E 128°40' EA 70
If co–ordinate of station 'A' are XA = 1000 m and YA = 800 m . Compute
independent co–ordinate of all the traverse station.
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6. Write short notes on: [4×4]

a) Setting out works
b) Orientation of plane table
c) Advantages of plane tabling
d) Closing error in traversing
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contour, contouring and contour interval. And also draw contours to
represent; [6+4]
i) Hill
ii) Plane surface
iii) Ridge
iv) Overhanging cliff
b) Write the importance of contour maps in civil engineering works. [6]
2. a) What do you understand by setting out works and explain the steps of
setting out work? [8]
b) A sewer pipe is laid from station 2000 m to station 2200 m on a −1% grade.
R.L. of station 2000 m is 950.00 m. Calculate the R.L. at each 50 m stations
along the line. [8]
3. a) What are the methods of plane tabling? Explain in detail the field procedure
of intersection. [8]
b) Write the advantages and disadvantages of plane tabling? [8]
4. a) What are the fundamental lines of transit? Show with neat sketch. [8]
b) Calculate mean observed angles BAC, CAD and DAE from the following
observations. [8]
B 0°24'40" 180°24'40"
C 65°40'10" 245°40'0"
A
D 132°10'20" 312°10'40"
E 247°15'30" 67°15'50"
5. The following are the observation with reference to the traverse ABCDEA.
Compute the omitted measurements. [16]
Line Length QB
AB 725 S 60°0' E
BC 1050 ?
CD 1250 ?
DE 950 S 55°30' W
EA 575 S 2°45' W
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a) Boning rod and slop stake
b) Selection of traverse station
c) Interpolation of contour
d) Advantages of plane tabling
e) Closing error in traversing
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Describe the importance of contour map in civil engineering field? [8]
b) Draw the contours to represent. [2.5×4]
i) Lake
ii) Plane surface
iii) Overhanging cliff
iv) Saddles
2. a) Explain the setting out works of building. [6]
b) A sewer pipe is to be laid from station 2000 m to station 2320 m on a –0.8%
grade. The R.L. of station 2000 m is 950.50 m. Calculate the R.L. at each 50 m
station along the line. [10]
3. a) Describe the source of error in plane table surveying. [6]
b) Distinguish between radiation and intersection method of plane table
surveying. [10]
4. a) Explain with sketch the geometry of theodolite. [6]
b) List different methods for angle observations and explain the procedure in
detail for the measurement of horizontal and vertical angles. [10]
5. Find the missing data in the following traverse made by a theodolite. [16]

AB 872 318°25'
BC 322 300°57'
CD 770 243°12'
DE 406 197°55'
EF 1079 ?
FA 1489 ?

a) Orientation of plane table
b) Temporary adjustments of theodolite
c) Methods of contour interpolation
d) Linear misclosure and its balancing in theodolite traverse
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SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contour interval. Explain the arithmetic method of contour
interpolation. [2+6]
b) Define contour? Explain different methods of contouring. [2+6]
2. a) Explain with the help of neat sketches methods of plane table surveying. [8]
b) Define three point problem. With the help of neat sketches explain Lehman's
rule. [2+6]
3. a) Explain advantages and disadvantages of plane table surveying. [8]
b) What are the errors in the theodolite survey? [8]
4. a) Explain the field process of measurement of horizontal angle by repetition
method in theodolite survey. [8]
b) The given 2 sets readings were taken while measuring the horizontal angle
ABC, find the average horizontal angle ABC. [8]
H.A.
Station Sighted to
F.L. F.R.
A 00°00'00" 180°00'20"
C 75°40'20" 255°40'30"
B
A 60°00'00" 240°00'10"
C 135°40'10" 315°40'30"
5. A closed traverse was conducted rounded an obstacle and the following

observations were made. Workout the missing measurements, if the
independent co–ordinate of station A is (1000 m, 1000 m), find the
independent co–ordinates of all other stations. [16]
Side Lengths (m) Azimuth. Remarks

AB 500.0 98°30'
BC 620.0 30°20'
CD 468.0 298°30'
DE l1 230°00'
EA l2 150°10'

a) Consecutive co–ordinates
b) Face left and face right observation
c) Resection
d) Direct method of locating contours
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SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contour, contour interval and horizontal equivalent. Explain the
factors of deciding the choice of contour interval. [3+5]
b) A sewer pipe is laid from station 2000 m to station 2220 m on a –1% grade.
R.L. of station 2000 m is 950.0 m. Calculate the R.L. at each 50 m station
along the line. [8]
2. a) What are the methods of plane table survey, explain briefly. [10]
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of plane table survey, explain.[6]
3. a) What are the fundamental lines of theodolite? Show their relations with neat
sketch. [8]
b) Calculate the mean observed angles BAC, CAD and DAE from the following
observations. [8]
B 0°24'40" 180°24'40"
C 65°40'10" 245°40'0"
A
D 132°10'20" 312°10'40"
E 247°15'30" 67°15'50"
4. The following are the observations with reference to the traverse ABCDEA.
Compute the omitted measurements. [16]
Line Length QB
AB 725 S 60°0' E
BC 1050 ?
CD 1250 ?
DE 950 S 55°30' W
EA 575 S 2°45' W
a) Characteristics of contours
b) Lehman's rule
c) Temporary adjustments in theodolite survey
d) Sources of error in theodolite work
e) Traverse adjustments in theodolite traversing
6. Answer the following questions: (any four) [4×2]
a) How can a theodolite be used as a level?
b) What are the sign conventions of latitude and departure?
c) What are functions of leveling head provided in transit theodolite?
d) How do you differentiate a hill from a pond by contour lines?
e) What is the objective of preparing a contour map?
f) What do you understand by the term "Parallelism"?
g) What are the functions of u–fork and plumb–bob?
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SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contour lines and explain the direct method of contouring.
b) What is contour gradient? Explain the process of locating a contour gradient
on a given map. Assume any suitable data if required.
2. a) Define resection and explain the Lehman's rule for determining the position
of plane table on paper with figure.
b) Explain plain table traverse survey with figure and graphical method of
balancing of the traverse including permissible relative misclosure.
3. a) Explain the method of measuring a horizontal angle at a station by
repetition method.
b) Explain the sources of error in plane table survey.
4. a) Describe in brief the following parts of a theodolite.
i) Upper plate
ii) Lower plate
iii) Leveling head
iv) Vertical circle and index arm
b) Calculate the mean horizontal angle ABC from the following 2 sets of
readings.
Instrument F.L. F.R.

Target Remarks
station ° ' '' ° ' ''
A 00 00 00 180 00 20
C 125 40 20 305 40 50
B
A 90 00 00 269 59 40
C 215 40 30 35 40 40
5. Find the length and bearing of missing traverse length EA of a closed

traverse ABCDEA.

AB 1015.0 118°45'
BC 1022.0 42°50
CD 970.0 320°42'
DE 850.0 254°30'
EA – (l) – (θ)
6. a) Balancing the closed traverse by Bowditch's method

b) Characteristics of contour lines representing of the map
c) Intersection method of plane table survey and its suitability
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SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Describe with the help of sketches, the characteristics of contours. [8]
b) Principally, how the direct method of contouring differ from indirect
method of contouring. Explain. [8]
2. a) What is the principle of plane table survey? Describe in short the working
operation of plane table survey. [2+6]
b) State three point problem in plane table surveying and describe its solution
by mechanical method. [2+6]
3. a) Explain about the geometry of theodolite. [8]
b) Describe procedure of measuring horizontal angle by repetition method. [8]
4. a) Distinguish between:
i) Closed and open traverse
ii) Loose needle and fast needle method
b) What do you mean by balancing the traverse? Explain Bowditch's and
Transit method of balancing traverse. [2+6]
5. A closed traverse ABCD has the following lengths and bearing.
Side Length Bearing
AB 500 m ?
BC 245 m 178°
CD ? 270°
DA 216 m 10°
6. Write short notes on: (any Four)
a) Setting out of building
b) Uses of contour maps
c) Temporary adjustment of theodolite
d) Closing error
e) Independent co–ordinate
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. What do you mean by resection? List the methods of orienting the plane
table at unknown station. State 'Two point problem'. Explain the process of
orientation by 'Two point problem'. [2+2+2+2]
2. a) Define horizontal equivalent and contour interval. Explain with neat
sketches how the different ground features are depicted in the map with the
help of contours. [2+2+4]
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b) Following staff readings are observed in direct method of contouring. [8]

i) Staff reading of T.B.M. = 3.80 m (R.L. of T.B.M. = 1000 above M.S.L.)
ii) F.S. on staff station A = 1.50 m
The level is then shifted to a new position and reading on the same staff
station 'A' is taken to be 1.9 m. How many contours of R.L. 1000 m and
above can be traced with this set up of instrument? Take contour interval of
1 m. Determine the staff readings, which are required to locate the points on
these contours.
3. a) You have to measure precisely a horizontal angle PQR with a 20" theodolite.
Describe the appropriate method along with a field book. [10]
b) The distance between two ground stations 'P' and 'Q' is 15 m. Reduced level
'P' and 'Q' are 120 m and 130 m respectively. Calculate the distance PR and
PS, which are in the line AB and R.L. of 'R' and 'S' are 123 m and 126 m
respectively. [6]
4. a) Explain briefly the temporary adjustment of a transit theodolite. [6]
b) Horizontal angles have been measured with a 10" theodolite at survey
station 'P'. The angles measured are given below. [10]
Instrument Horizontal circle readings

Station sighted
Station Face left Face right
Q 0°0'00'' 180°0'20''
R 96°18'10'' 276°18'25''
P
S 242°33'30'' 62°33'40''
T 293°18'50'' 113°19'10''
5. The following lengths and bearings were recorded in running a theodolite

traverse in the counter clockwise direction, the length of CD and bearing of
DE having been omitted. [16]

AB 281.4 110°49'00''
BC 129.4 21°49'00''
CD ? 340°26'00''
DE 144.5 ?
EA 168.7 254°24'00''
Determine the length of CD and the bearing of DE.

6. Write short notes on: (any Four) [4×4]
a) Characteristics of contour lines
b) Setting out of pipe line
c) Methods of plane tabling
d) Traverse adjustment
e) Sources of errors in theodolite works
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SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contouring. What are the characteristics of contour line? Describe
briefly. [2+6]
b) What are the methods of locating contour? Write the procedures of locating
contours by cross–section method. [2+6]
2. a) What do you mean by orientation of plane table? Write advantages and
disadvantages of plane table surveying. [2+6]
b) Define two point problem and three point problems in plane table
surveying. How would you solve the three point problem by mechanical
method? [4+4]
3. a) Calculate the mean horizontal angle ∡AOB , ∡BOC , ∡COA from the
following observation. [8]
Instrument station Sighted to Face left Face right
A 0°10'30'' 180°50'30''
B 150°35'20'' 330°15'20''
O
C 240°20'30'' 60°25'40''
A 0°05'40'' 180°10'40''
b) What are the sources of error in theodolite work? How do adjust theodolite
temporarily? [3+5]
4. The table below gives the lengths and bearings of the lines of a traverse
ABCDE, the length and bearing of EA have been omitted. Calculate the
length and bearing of line EA. [16]
AB 208 88°30'
BC 236 21°20'
CD 190 281°00'
DE 200 211°30'
EA ? ?
5. a) What do you mean by balancing the traverse? Explain any two methods of
balancing the traverse. [8]
b) Distinguish between closed traverse and open traverse with example and
figures. [8]
a) Horizontal equivalent and contour interval
b) Face–left and face–right observations
c) Resection in plane tabling
d) Independent co-ordinate
e) Closing error
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SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) What is contour interval? Explain the characteristics of contour lines. [2+6]
b) What for direct method of contouring the following readings were observed
on a staff. [8]
i) 2.5 m on T.B.M. (R.L. of T.B.M. = 500 m)
ii) 3.5 m F.S. on peg 'P'.
The level is then shifted to a new position and B.S. reading of 4 m was taken
on the staff held on peg 'P'. Determine the staff reading required to locate the
point of R.L. 498 m, 499 m and 500 m and 1 m.
2. a) Define orientation of plane table. Write the field procedure of orientation of
plane table by backs sighting method. [3+7]
b) The distance between two ground points 'P' and 'Q' is 40 m. Their R.L.'s are
300 m and 330 m respectively. Calculate the distance of 'A' and 'B' from
point 'P' which is in between 'P' and 'Q'. The R.L.'s of 'A' and 'B' are 310 m
and 320 m respectively. [6]
3. a) Explain geometry of theodolite, explain Lehman's rule for plane tabling. [8]
b) Calculate the mean horizontal angle ABC from the following 2 sets of
readings. [8]
Instrument Horizontal angle readings
Target
Station F.L. F.R.
A 0°0'0'' 180°0'15''
C 125°40'15'' 305°40'35''
B
A 90°0'0'' 269°59'15''
C 215°40'20'' 35°40'25''
4. Calculate the latitudes, departures and closing error for the following
traverse and adjust using transit rule. [16]
AB 85.21 35°10'
BC 209.75 70°65'
CD 150.18 160°53'
DE 156.10 226°45'
EA 230.36 300°45'
5. a) Explain in brief the methods of plotting a traverse. [8]
b) Describe the procedure of setting out of a building. [8]
a) Direct method of locating contour
b) Controls for setting out
c) Radiation and intersection methods of plane tabling
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d) Sources of error in theodolite work

e) Triangle of error
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Explain contour and contour interval. What are the factors to be considered
while selecting a contour interval? [2+6]
b) Write down the difference between direct method of contouring and indirect
method of contouring. [8]
2. a) List out and explain in brief the Lehman's rules. Explain the graphical
method of solving three point problem. [4+6]
b) Describe the instruments used in plane table surveying. [6]
3. a) What do you mean by closed traverse and open traverse? Write down the
fundamental lines of theodolite and show their relations with neat sketch. [8]
b) Explain the method measuring horizontal angle at a station by repetition
method. [8]
Find the horizontal angle BAC from the given data
Instrument Target
Number of repetition F.L.R. F.R.R.
Station station
B 0°0'0'' 180°01'40''
A C 1 45°20'50'' 225°16'20''
C 4 183°40'10'' 2°04'30''
4. a) Explain clearly, with the help of illustrations, how is traverse is balanced by
graphical method. [8]
b) Distinguish clearly between Bowditch's method and transit method of
balancing the traverse. [8]
5. The following lengths and bearings were recorded in running a theodolite
traverse. The length of CD and bearng of DE have been omitted. [16]
AB 281.4 S 69°11' E
BC 129.4 N 21°49' E
CD ? N 19°34' W
DE 144.5 ?
EA 168.7 S 74°24' W
Determine the length of CD and the bearing of DE.
a) Consecutive co–ordinates and total co–ordinates
b) Intersection
c) Grid method of contouring
           
d) Setting out works of buildings

e) Working operation of plane table
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contour interval. Explain the factors to be considered while selecting
a contour interval. [2+4]
b) If A, B, C and D are four plotted corner points of a 5 m × 5 m square and
their ground reduced levels are 557.5, 561.5, 562.3 and 559.2 m respectively.
Draw the contours 2 m interval. [10]
2. a) Describe briefly the use of various accessories of a plane table with figure. [8]
b) Describe the radiation and intersection methods of plane tabling in brief
with figure. [4+4]
3. a) Explain briefly the temporary adjustment of a transit theodolite. [8]
b) The given 2 sets reading were taken while measuring the horizontal angle
ABC, find the average horizontal angle ABC. [8]
H.A.
Station Sighted
Number of repetition F.L.R.
A 00°00'00'' 180°00'20''
C 75°40'20'' 225°40'30''
B
A 60°00'00'' 240°00'10''
C 135°40'10'' 315°40'30''
4. a) A closed traverse ABCD has the following lengths and bearings. [10]
AB 200 Roughly east
BC 98 178°
CD Not obtained 270°
DA 86.4 1°
The length CD could not be measured due to some obstructions in chaining.
The bearing of AB could not be taken as the station A is badly affected by
local attraction. Find the exact bearing of the side AB and calculate the
length of CD.
b) What do you mean by balancing of traverse? Describe the various methods
of balancing a theodolite traverse. [2+4]
5. a) State Simpson's rule in the computation of areas of figures. Derive an
expression for it. [8]
b) A railway embankment is 9 m wide at formation level, with side slope of 2
to 1. Assuming the ground level transversely, calculate the volume of the
embankment in cubic meters in a length of 180 m, the centre heights at 30 m
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intervals being 0.6, 0.8, 1.5, 1.8, 0.75, 0.3 and 0.67 m respectively. Use
trapezoidal method. [8]
a) Geometry of theodolite
b) Closing error
c) Volume by prismoidal formula
d) Sources of errors in theodolite works
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contour. Explain the various factors that govern the selection of
contour interval. [2+6]
b) Explain the characteristics of contour lines with figures. [8]
2. a) What is plane table surveying? Write down the various accessories used in
plane table surveying with figure. [2+6]
b) Describe the radiation and intersection methods of plane tabling in brief
with figure. [4+4]
3. a) Define theodolite and its types. Explain geometry of theodolites. [2+2+4]
b) Calculate the mean observed angles QPR, RPS and SPT from the following
observations. [8]
Instrument station Target station F.L. F.R.
Q 0°10'20" 180°00'30"
R 50°45'20" 230°45'40"
P
S 140°50'25" 320°50'25"
T 250°10'5" 70°10'10"
4. a) A closed traverse ABCDEA was run in the counter clockwise direction, the
following data were obtain. [16]
Station Observed included angle Line Length Bearing
A 120°20' AB 80 AB = 40°
B 80°40' BC 70
C 135°0' CD 110
D 75°10' DE 60
E 128°40' EA 70
If co–ordinate of station A are XA = 500 m and YA = 500 m . Compute
independent co–ordinate of all traverse station.
5. a) Station Simpson's rule in the computation of areas of figure. Derive on
expression for it. [8]
b) A railway embankment is 12 m wide. The ground is level in a direction
traverse to the centerline. Calculate the volume contained in a 100 m length
           
by prismodial rule, if the side slope is 1.5 : 1. The centre heights at 20 m

interval are 3.7 m, 2.6 m, 4 m, 3.4 m, 2.8 m, 3.0 m, 2.2 m [8]
a) Temporary adjustment of theodolite
b) Traverse field works
c) Bowditch rule and transit rule
d) Area by trapezoidal rule
SURVEYING–II
Full marks: 80
1. a) Define contour. How do you select contour interval? Write down the uses of
contour map. [1+2+5]
b) The distance between two ground point A and B is 40 m and their R.L. is 310
m and 320 m respectively. Calculate the distance AP and AQ which are in
between AB. The R.L. of P and Q are 316 m and 318 m respectively. [8]
2. a) List out the method of plane table surveying and explain traversing method.
[2+6]
b) Find the horizontal angle PQR from the given data. [8]
Instrument
Sighted to No. of repetition F.L.R. F.R.R.
station
P 00°00'00'' 180°01'10''
Q R 1 135°30'40'' 315°34'00''
R 7 228°40'40'' 48°55'30''
3. a) Describe any two methods of interpolation of contour and any four

characteristics of contour. [4+4]
1
b) List out the methods of measurement of area and explain Simpson's 3 rules.
[2+6]
4. a) Explain the classification of theodolite traversing. Write down the purposes
of theodolite traverse. 5+3
b) An embankment of width 10 m and side slopes 1.5 : 1 is required to be made
on a ground which is level in a direction transverse to the centre line. The
central heights at 40 m intervals are as follows: [8]
0.90, 1.25, 2.15, 2.50, 1.85, 1.85, 1.35 and 0.85
Calculate the volume of earthwork according to
i) the trapezoidal formula
ii) the prismodial formula
The length CD could not be measured due to some obstructions in chaining.
The bearing of AB could not be taken as the station A is badly affected by
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local attraction. Find the exact bearing of the side AB and calculate the
length of CD.
5. Calculate the independent co–ordinate of all traverse station and closing
error for the following traverse and adjust using transit rule. [16]
Line Length (m) W.C.B.
AB 89.31 45°10'
BC 219.76 72°0.6'
CD 151.18 161°52'
DE 159.10 228°43'
EA 232.26 300°42'
a) Advantage and disadvantage of plane table survey
b) Independent co–ordinates
c) Temporary adjustment
d) Traverse field works
e) Area by co–ordinates

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a) Total co–ordinate of each station assuming co–ordinate of A is

Line Length of meters Bearing

4. It is impossible to observe the length and bearing of a line AB directly and

5. a) Explain the various steps of field work in a theodolite traversing. [8]

Side Station Lengths (m) Internal angles Magnetic bearing

Compute the total co–ordinates of the station.

Instrument station Target station F.L.R. F.R.R.

Station Observed included angle Line Length (m) Bearing

6. Write short notes on: [4×4]

6. Write short notes on: (any four) [4×4]

Line Length (m) Bearing

6. Write short notes on: [4×4]

5. A closed traverse was conducted rounded an obstacle and the following

Side Lengths (m) Azimuth. Remarks

6. Write short notes on: [4×4]

Instrument F.L. F.R.

5. Find the length and bearing of missing traverse length EA of a closed

Line Length (m) Bearing

6. a) Balancing the closed traverse by Bowditch's method

b) Following staff readings are observed in direct method of contouring. [8]

Instrument Horizontal circle readings

5. The following lengths and bearings were recorded in running a theodolite

Line Length (m) Bearing

Determine the length of CD and the bearing of DE.

d) Sources of error in theodolite work

d) Setting out works of buildings

by prismodial rule, if the side slope is 1.5 : 1. The centre heights at 20 m

3. a) Describe any two methods of interpolation of contour and any four

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