1(a)
Explain the fundamental principles of surveying
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1(b)
The distance between two points on the ground was measured with 30 m chain and found to be 1500 m. The same distance was measured with a 20 m chain and found to be 1450 m. If the 30 m chain was 5 cm too short, what was the error in the 20 m chain?
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2(a)
The following staff readings were taken on a uneven ground with a 4 m leveling staff. Calculate reduced levels of all the points by Height of instrument method and apply usual checks. The instrument was shifted after 3 rd , 6th and 9 th readings. Thefirst reading was taken on a bench mark of 100 m
1.20 , 2.65, 3.50, 2.40, 1.95, 0.90, 1.80, 3.70, 2.50, 0.85, 1.70
1.20 , 2.65, 3.50, 2.40, 1.95, 0.90, 1.80, 3.70, 2.50, 0.85, 1.70
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2(b)
Define:
1) Bench mark .
2) Height of Instrument.
3) Magnetic declination.
4) Reduced level
5) Magnetic meridian.
1) Bench mark .
2) Height of Instrument.
3) Magnetic declination.
4) Reduced level
5) Magnetic meridian.
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3(a)
How will you calculate the area having irregular boundary with the help of a plannimeter?
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3(b)
How will you calculate capacity of a reservoir?
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4(a)
Discuss the requirements of good quality bricks
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4(b)
Explain the different types of paints used in civil engineering.
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5(a)
Explain general principles of building planning
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5(b)
Discuss various construction materials used in civil engineering
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6(a)
With the neat sketch explain hydrological cycle
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6(b)
What are the various modes of transportation? Discuss them
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7(a)
Write short note on Traffic control devices.
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7(b)
Discuss the methods to control the flood.
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