Bowditch rule is applied to (A) An open traverse for graphical adjustment (B) A closed traverse for adjustment of closing error (C) Determine the effect of local attraction (D) None of the above

Bowditch rule is applied to
(A) An open traverse for graphical adjustment
(B) A closed traverse for adjustment of closing error
(C) Determine the effect of local attraction
(D) None of the above
by

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) A closed traverse for adjustment of closing error
by

Related questions

If is the perimete D is the closing error in departure, the correction for the departure of a traverse side of length , according to Bowditch rule, is (A) D × L/l (B) D × l²/L (C) L × l D (D) D × l/L

Description : If is the perimete D is the closing error in departure, the correction for the departure of a traverse side of length , according to Bowditch rule, is (A) D × L/l (B) D × l²/L (C) L × l D (D) D × l/L

Last Answer : (D) D × l/L

Explain Graphical adjustment of closing error in a closed traverse.

Description : Explain Graphical adjustment of closing error in a closed traverse.  

Last Answer : Step: 1) Draw a horizontal line AA1 equal to the length of perimeter of the traverse to a suitable scale. 2) Mark the distances AB,BC,CD, etc on the line as per their lengths. 3) Draw a perpendicular ... errors 7) Join the the new points which gives the closed traversed. A, B, C, D and A.

List any four methods of plotting a compass traverse survey & explain any one in brief. Also state the meaning of adjustment of closing error of traverse.

Description : List any four methods of plotting a compass traverse survey & explain any one in brief. Also state the meaning of adjustment of closing error of traverse.

Last Answer : Methods of plotting compass traverse are: 1. By parallel meridian through each station. 2. By included angle. 3. By paper protractor. 4. By rectangular co-ordinates. 5. ... . 5. Finally join new points to get corrected traverse ABCDEA after graphical adjustment of closing error. 

Explain with neat sketch graphical adjustment of closing error.

Description : Explain with neat sketch graphical adjustment of closing error.

Last Answer : Procedure: 1. Plot the traverse e.g. A'BCDEA to suitable scale and obtain magnitude and direction of closing error. 2. Draw a straight line A'BCDEA to some suitable scale representing the ... plotted points and locate new position of station points to give correct traverse A'B'C'D'E'A'.

What is meant by closing error? Explain graphical method of adjustment of closing error.

Description : What is meant by closing error? Explain graphical method of adjustment of closing error.

Last Answer : Closing error: The distance by which the traverse fails to close is called closing error. Step 1 ) Draw a horizontal line AA1 Equal to the length of perimeter of the traverse to a suitable scale 1) Mark ... 6) Join the the new points which gives the closed traversed. A, B, C,D and A.

In precision theodolite traverse if included angles are read twice and the mean reading accepted using both verniers having a least count of 30". Assuming the instrument to be in perfect adjustment, linear measurements correct to 6 mm per 30 metre tape duly corrected for temperature, slope and sag, the angular error of closure not to exceed (where n is the number of traverse legs) (A) 50" n(B) 30" n(C) 60" n (D) None of these

Description : In precision theodolite traverse if included angles are read twice and the mean reading accepted using both verniers having a least count of 30". Assuming the instrument to be in perfect adjustment, linear measurements correct to 6 mm per ... legs) (A) 50" n (B) 30" n (C) 60" n (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) 50" n

Define the terms i) Fore Bearing, ii) Open traverse, iii) Closing error, iv) Reduced bearing

Description : Define the terms i) Fore Bearing, ii) Open traverse, iii) Closing error, iv) Reduced bearing

Last Answer : i) Fore bearing : The bearing observed in the direction of progress of survey in clockwise manner is called fore bearing  ii) Open traverse : When the first and last survey lines does ... north or south direction in clockwise or anticlockwise manner is known as reduced or quadrantal bearing. 

In a closed traverse, sum of south latitudes exceeds the sum of north latitudes and the sum of east departures exceeds the sum of west departures, then, the closing line will lie in (A) North-west quadrant (B) North-east quadrant (C) South-east quadrant (D) South-west quadrant

Description : In a closed traverse, sum of south latitudes exceeds the sum of north latitudes and the sum of east departures exceeds the sum of west departures, then, the closing line will lie in (A) North-west quadrant (B) North-east quadrant (C) South-east quadrant (D) South-west quadrant

Last Answer : (A) North-west quadrant

If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the (A) NE quadrant (B) SE quadrant (C) NW quadrant(D) SW quadrant

Description : If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the (A) NE quadrant (B) SE quadrant (C) NW quadrant (D) SW quadrant

Last Answer : (B) SE quadrant

What are the checks applied in case of closed traverse?

Description : What are the checks applied in case of closed traverse?

Last Answer : The errors involved in traverse are of two types: angular and linear. For important traverse angular values are checked by doubling the angles and linear measurements by chain and tape. Check For Angular ... by observation of bearings The fore bearing of the last line should be equal to 180°. 

What is open traverse and closed traverse?

Description : What is open traverse and closed traverse?

Last Answer : a) Open traverse - 1. When starting point of survey does not coincide with last point of the survey, it is known as open traverse. 2. It is used for the survey roads, rivers coastal line railways ... traverse. 2. It is suitable for the survey of boundaries of ponds, forests, estate, etc.

Define: i) Open Traverse ii) Closed Traverse.

Description : Define: i) Open Traverse ii) Closed Traverse. 

Last Answer : i) Open traverse: When the first and last survey lines does not meets at common point and hence does not form a closed polygon, then it is said to be open traverse.  ii) Closed Traverse: When last and first survey stations meet at common point, traverse is called as closed traverse.

Differentiate between open traverse and closed traverse on any two points

Description : Differentiate between open traverse and closed traverse on any two points

Last Answer : Differentiation between Open Traverse and Closed Traverse Closed Traverse Open Traverse When a traverse forms a closed polygon it is called as Closed Traverse   When a traverse does not form a closed polygon it is ... angles = (2n + 4) x 90 There is no such check 

Air gap readings should be taken periodicly on electrical generation equipment to __________. A. determine the amount of varnish that can be applied to correct insulation problems B. determine the condition of the bearings C. provide for the correct proper tightening of the field coil bolts and correct lateral adjustment of the field coils D. increase machine efficiency

Description : Air gap readings should be taken periodicly on electrical generation equipment to __________. A. determine the amount of varnish that can be applied to correct insulation problems B. determine the ... field coil bolts and correct lateral adjustment of the field coils D. increase machine efficiency

Last Answer : Answer: B

If deflection angles are measured in a closed traverse, the difference between the sum of the right-hand and that of the left hand angles should be equal to (A) 0° (B) 90° (C) 180° (D) 360°

Description : If deflection angles are measured in a closed traverse, the difference between the sum of the right-hand and that of the left hand angles should be equal to (A) 0° (B) 90° (C) 180° (D) 360°

Last Answer : (D) 360°

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The framework which consists of a series of connected lines, the lengths and directions of which are found from measurements, is called a traverse (B) The system of a series of lines which forms a circuit which ends at the starting point, is called a closed traverse (C) The traverse that starts from a point already fixed in some survey system and ends on another such point, is called a controlled traverse (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The framework which consists of a series of connected lines, the lengths and directions of which are found from measurements, is called a traverse ... system and ends on another such point, is called a controlled traverse (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

The operation of making the algebraic sum of latitudes and departures of a closed traverse, each equal to zero, is known (A) Balancing the sights (B) Balancing the departures (C) Balancing the latitudes (D) Balancing the traverse

Description : The operation of making the algebraic sum of latitudes and departures of a closed traverse, each equal to zero, is known (A) Balancing the sights (B) Balancing the departures (C) Balancing the latitudes (D) Balancing the traverse

Last Answer : (D) Balancing the traverse

For a closed traverse the omitted measurements may be calculated (A) Length of one side only (B) Bearing of one side only (C) Both length and bearing of one side (D) All the above

Description : For a closed traverse the omitted measurements may be calculated (A) Length of one side only (B) Bearing of one side only (C) Both length and bearing of one side (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

If the angular measurements of a traverse are more precise than its linear measurements, balancing of the traverse, is done by (A) Bowditch's rule (B) Transit rule (C) Empirical rule (D) All of the above

Description : If the angular measurements of a traverse are more precise than its linear measurements,  balancing of the traverse, is done by  (A) Bowditch's rule  (B) Transit rule  (C) Empirical rule  (D) All of the above 

Last Answer : (B) Transit rule 

Transit rule of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of a traverse is used where (A) Linear and angular measurements of the traverse are of equal accuracy (B) Angular measurements are more accurate than linear measurements (C) Linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements (D) All of the above

Description : Transit rule of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of a traverse is used where (A) Linear and angular measurements of the traverse are of equal accuracy (B) Angular measurements are more accurate ... (C) Linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements (D) All of the above

Last Answer : (B) Angular measurements are more accurate than linear measurements

A double rule applied to accounts in the ledger during the closing process implies that a. the account is an income statement account. b. the account is a balance sheet account. c. the account balance is not zero. d. a mistake has been made, since double ruling is prescribed.

Description : A double rule applied to accounts in the ledger during the closing process implies that a. the account is an income statement account. b. the account is a balance sheet account. c. the account balance is not zero. d. a mistake has been made, since double ruling is prescribed.

Last Answer : a. the account is an income statement account.

If a linear traverse follows a sharp curve round a large lake where it is difficult to have long legs, the accuracy of the traverse may be improved by (A) Taking short legs (B) Making repeated observations of angular and linear measurements (C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg (D) All the above

Description : If a linear traverse follows a sharp curve round a large lake where it is difficult to have long legs,  the accuracy of the traverse may be improved by  (A) Taking short legs  (B) Making ... (C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg  (D) All the above 

Last Answer : (C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg 

In reciprocal levelling, the error which is not completely eliminated, is due to (A) Earth's curvature (B) Non-adjustment of line of collimation (C) Refraction (D) Non-adjustment of the bubble tube

Description : In reciprocal levelling, the error which is not completely eliminated, is due to  (A) Earth's curvature  (B) Non-adjustment of line of collimation  (C) Refraction  (D) Non-adjustment of the bubble tube 

Last Answer : (C) Refraction 

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) It is difficult to eliminate an error completely at first trial (B) Instability of the instrument makes it almost impossible to adjust it satisfactorily (C) Adjustment screws must be left bearing firmly but should never be forced (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) It is difficult to eliminate an error completely at first trial (B) Instability of the instrument makes it almost impossible to adjust it ... ) Adjustment screws must be left bearing firmly but should never be forced (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

What is meant by local attraction? How will you suspect local attraction at the field ? state its effect on included angle.

Description : What is meant by local attraction? How will you suspect local attraction at the field ? state its effect on included angle.

Last Answer : Local attraction: It is the deviation or deflection of magnetic needle from its normal position under influence of external magnetic forces is called as local attraction. Suspect of local attraction ... The needle is affected by local attraction therefore it does not give a corrected angle

State the meaning of local attraction and state its effect on prismatic compass and how it taken care of.

Description : State the meaning of local attraction and state its effect on prismatic compass and how it taken care of. 

Last Answer : Local attraction: It is the deviation or deflection of magnetic needle from its normal position under influence of external magnetic forces is called as local attraction.  Effect on prismatic compass: ... compass. 3) If local attraction still persists, it is corrected by mathematical calculation. 

State the different point to be considered in selection of survey station for a closed traverse

Description : State the different point to be considered in selection of survey station for a closed traverse 

Last Answer : 1) Main survey stations should be inter visible. 2) The main survey lines should form well-conditioned triangles. 3) Each triangle or portion of skeleton must be provided with sufficient check lines. ... ) Survey line must be as few as possible so that the frame work can be plotted conveniently.

The internal molecular attraction of a soil, the cohesion (A) Decreases as the moisture content increases (B) Increases as the moisture content decreases (C) Is more in well compacted clays (D) Depends upon the external applied load

Description : The internal molecular attraction of a soil, the cohesion (A) Decreases as the moisture content increases (B) Increases as the moisture content decreases (C) Is more in well compacted clays (D) Depends upon the external applied load

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

When using the tight-hand rule to determine precession, which finger indicates the direction of the applied force?

Description : When using the tight-hand rule to determine precession, which finger indicates the direction of the applied force?

Last Answer : Middle finger.

Which of the following in theodolite work is imperfect adjustment of the instrument (a) Error due to line of collimation being perpendicular to the horizontal axis (b) Error due to axis not to perpendicular of the vertical axis (c) Error due to imperfect graduation (d) Error due to eccentricity of vernires (e) All of the above*

Description : Which of the following in theodolite work is imperfect adjustment of the instrument (a) Error due to line of collimation being perpendicular to the horizontal axis (b) Error due to axis not to perpendicular ... to imperfect graduation (d) Error due to eccentricity of vernires (e) All of the above*

Last Answer : (e) All of the above*

An open-circuit fault between the pressure switch and the 'annunciator module' shown in the illustration would cause the alarm circuit to react in the same manner as if ___________. EL-0094 A. 3.5 volts were applied to the 'setpoint module' B. 'reduction gear lube oil pressure' fell below switch setting C. 50 PSI were applied to the 'setpoint module' D. the pressure switch closed

Description : An open-circuit fault between the pressure switch and the 'annunciator module' shown in the illustration would cause the alarm circuit to react in the same manner as if ___________. EL-0094 A. 3.5 ... below switch setting C. 50 PSI were applied to the 'setpoint module' D. the pressure switch closed

Last Answer : Answer: B

…………is the dynamic organization within the individual that determine his unique adjustment to the environment (a) Perception ; (b) Attitude ; (c) Behavior ; (d) Personality

Description : …………is the dynamic organization within the individual that determine his unique adjustment to the environment (a) Perception ; (b) Attitude ; (c) Behavior ; (d) Personality

Last Answer : ; (d) Personality

Which physical phenomenon or principle is most often applied in the search for petroleum reservoirs? w) gravitational attraction x) magnetic field distortions y) natural radioactive decay of minerals z) acoustic wave transmission and reflection

Description : Which physical phenomenon or principle is most often applied in the search for petroleum reservoirs? w) gravitational attraction x) magnetic field distortions y) natural radioactive decay of minerals z) acoustic wave transmission and reflection

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- ACOUSTIC WAVE TRANSMISSION AND REFLECTION

A traverse deflection angle is (A) Less than 90° (B) More than 90° but less than 180° (C) The difference between the included angle and 180° (D) The difference between 360° and the included angle

Description : A traverse deflection angle is  (A) Less than 90°  (B) More than 90° but less than 180°  (C) The difference between the included angle and 180°  (D) The difference between 360° and the included angle 

Last Answer : (C) The difference between the included angle and 180° 

In a precision traverse, included angles are measured by setting the vernier (A) To read zero exactly on back station (B) To read 5° exactly on back station (C) Somewhere near zero and reading both verniers on back station (D) All the above

Description : In a precision traverse, included angles are measured by setting the vernier  (A) To read zero exactly on back station  (B) To read 5° exactly on back station  (C) Somewhere near zero and reading both verniers on back station  (D) All the above

Last Answer : (C) Somewhere near zero and reading both verniers on back station 

The included angles of a theodolite traverse, are generally measured (A) Clockwise from the forward station (B) Anti-clockwise from the back station (C) Anti-clockwise from the forward station (D) Clockwise from the back station

Description : The included angles of a theodolite traverse, are generally measured (A) Clockwise from the forward station (B) Anti-clockwise from the back station (C) Anti-clockwise from the forward station (D) Clockwise from the back station

Last Answer : (D) Clockwise from the back station

The bearings of two traverse legs AB and BC are N52° 45' E and N34° 30' E respectively. The deflection angle is (A) 18° 15' E (B) 18° 15' N (C) 18° 15' W (D) 18° 15' L

Description : The bearings of two traverse legs AB and BC are N52° 45' E and N34° 30' E respectively. The deflection angle is (A) 18° 15' E (B) 18° 15' N (C) 18° 15' W (D) 18° 15' L

Last Answer : (D) 18° 15' L

The distances AC and BC are measured from two fixed points A and B whose distance AB is known. The point C is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in (A) Chain surveying (B) Traverse method of surveys (C) Triangulation (D) None of these

Description : The distances AC and BC are measured from two fixed points A and B whose distance AB is known. The point C is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in (A) Chain surveying (B) Traverse method of surveys (C) Triangulation (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Chain surveying

The orthographical projection of a traverse leg upon the reference meridian, is known as (A) Departure of leg (B) Latitude to the leg (C) Co-ordinate of the leg (D) Bearing of the leg

Description : The orthographical projection of a traverse leg upon the reference meridian, is known as (A) Departure of leg (B) Latitude to the leg (C) Co-ordinate of the leg (D) Bearing of the leg

Last Answer : (B) Latitude to the leg

The most reliable method of plotting a theodolite traverse, is (A) By consecutive co-ordinates of each station (B) By independent co-ordinates of each station (C) By plotting included angles and scaling off each traverse leg (D) By the tangent method of plotting

Description : The most reliable method of plotting a theodolite traverse, is (A) By consecutive co-ordinates of each station (B) By independent co-ordinates of each station (C) By plotting included angles and scaling off each traverse leg (D) By the tangent method of plotting

Last Answer : (B) By independent co-ordinates of each station

The distance between terminal points computed from a subsidiary traverse run between them, is generally known, as (A) Traverse leg (B) A base (C) Traverse base (D) All the above

Description : The distance between terminal points computed from a subsidiary traverse run between them, is generally known, as (A) Traverse leg (B) A base (C) Traverse base (D) All the above

Last Answer : (C) Traverse base

Pick up the correct statement from the following (A) 1 second of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:206, 300 (B) 1 degree of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:57(C) The angular errors tend to propagate themselves along a traverse as the square root of the number of stations (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following (A) 1 second of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:206, 300 (B) 1 degree of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:57 (C) ... to propagate themselves along a traverse as the square root of the number of stations (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

The angle between the prolongation of the preceding line and the forward line of a traverse is called (A) Deflection angle (B) Included angle (C) Direct angle (D) None of the above

Description : The angle between the prolongation of the preceding line and the forward line of a traverse is called (A) Deflection angle (B) Included angle (C) Direct angle (D) None of the above

Last Answer : (A) Deflection angle

Under ordinary conditions, the precision of a theodolite traverse is affected by (A) Systematic angular errors (B) Accidental linear errors (C) Systematic linear errors (D) Accidental angular errors

Description : Under ordinary conditions, the precision of a theodolite traverse is affected by (A) Systematic angular errors (B) Accidental linear errors (C) Systematic linear errors (D) Accidental angular errors

Last Answer : (C) Systematic linear errors

Angles to a given pivot station observed from a number of traverse stations when plotted, the lines to the pivot station intersect at a common point (A) Angular measurements are correct and not the linear measurements (B) Linear measurements are correct and not the angular measurements (C) Angular and linear measurements are correct and not the plotting of traverse (D) Angular and linear measurements and also plotting of the traverse are correct

Description : Angles to a given pivot station observed from a number of traverse stations when plotted, the lines to the pivot station intersect at a common point (A) Angular measurements are correct and ... plotting of traverse (D) Angular and linear measurements and also plotting of the traverse are correct

Last Answer : (D) Angular and linear measurements and also plotting of the traverse are correct

The length of a traverse leg may be obtained by multiplying the latitude and (A) Secant of its reduced bearing (B) Sine of its reduced bearing (C) Cosine of its reduced bearing (D) Tangent of its reduced bearing

Description : The length of a traverse leg may be obtained by multiplying the latitude and (A) Secant of its reduced bearing (B) Sine of its reduced bearing (C) Cosine of its reduced bearing (D) Tangent of its reduced bearing

Last Answer : (A) Secant of its reduced bearing

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations? (A) Measuring angle and distance from one transit station (B) Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations (C) Measuring angle at one station and distance from other (D) Measuring distance from two points on traverse line

Description : Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations? (A) Measuring angle and distance from one transit station (B) ... at one station and distance from other (D) Measuring distance from two points on traverse line

Last Answer : (B) Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations

State any two causes of local attraction.

Description : State any two causes of local attraction.

Last Answer : Local attraction caused due to attraction of magnetic needle by following sources: i. Iron or steel structure ii. Electric cable line iii. Wires iv. Iron poles v. iron ore vi. Bunch of key vii. Knife viii. Steel Tape ix. Earth’s gravitational force of attraction