Theory Questions of Surveying II
2/4 (2nd Semester)
Chapter: 1
1. What are the types of theodolite and write the temporary adjustment of
theodolite.
2. Draw the transit theodolite and write the component parts and their
functions?
3. Write the methods of measurement of Horizontal angles by repetition and
reiteration methods.
4. Differentiate between Repetition and Reiteration methods.
5. Write the errors in theodolite and what are the necessary steps to be taken for
rectifying the errors.
6. List the fundamental axis (lines) of a theodolite. What are the relationships
existing among the axis in perfect adjustment.
7. Explain the permanent adjustments of transit theodolite.
8. Distinguish between Temporary adjustments and Permanent adjustments.
9. Define the terms vertical axis, Horizontal axis (turnion axis), axis of telescope,
axis of the bubble tube, Line of collimation, centring, transiting, face left
observation, face right observation, telescope normal, telescope invested,
changing face, Double sighting, least count of main and inverted scales.
10. Briefly explain the following methods, when using transit theodolite.
a) Prolonging a straight Line
b) Measurement of Magnetic bearing of line
c) Measurement of deflection angle
Chapter: 2
11. What checks can be applied to closed and open traverse? What do you
understand by the closing error? Explain how it is adjusted.
12. Explain the methods of balancing the angle of a closed traverse.
13. Differentiate between Bowditch’s rule and transit rule.
14. Write brief notes about “Gales Traverse Table”.
15. Define the terms latitude, departure, consecutive coordinates independent
co-ordinates.
Chapter: 3
16. What is tacheometry? What are the advantages of tacheometric survey.
17. What are the advantages and disadvantages of anallactic lenses in a
tacheometer.
18. List the methods of tacheometry? Differentiate between fixed hair method
and movable hair method.
19. What is tangential method of tacheometry? Write advantages and
disadvantages.
20. Differentiate the tangential tacheometer with stadia tacheometer.
21. Discuss the substence bar method of tacheometric survey. What are the
advantages.
22. What is the Beamen stadia arc? What are the advantages and limitations.
Chapter: 4
23. Write the types of Curves and where those are necessary (uses)
24. Write the elements of a simple circular curve and explain.
25. What are the methods of setting out a simple circular curve.
26. Write the setting out the curve using the following methods.
(i) Chain and lape:
(a) Off sets from long chords
(b) Successive bisection of long chord
(c) Off sets from tangent (radial)
Offsets from tangent (perpendicular)
(d) Offsets from chords produced
(ii) Theodolite
(a) Rankine’s Method
(b) Two theodolite method
(c) Tacheometric method
27. What are the different methods of designation of curve. Derive relationship
between the radius and degree of curve.
28. What are the advantages and disadvantages of two theodolite method over
Rankine’s method.
29. What are the advantages & disadvantages of tacheometric method in setting
out a curve.
30. Write the elements of compound curve with the figure and expressions.
31. Write the elements of reverse curve with the figure and expressions.
32. What is transition curve (easement curve) Why is used.
33. What conditions a transition curve should fulfill when introduced in between a
straight and circular curves.
34. Write the methods of determining the length of curve.
35. Write short notes on ideal transition curve (Clothoid).
Chapter: 5
36. Write the meaning, Principle & functions (application) of the following
(i) EDM
(ii) GPS
(iii) GIS
(iv) Total Station
37. What are the advantages and disadvantages of following
(i) EDM
(ii) GPS
(iii) GIS
