Define Grade contour.

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Grade contour :- It is the contour established on a specific grade or gradient along the hill side.

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The line joining the points of equal grade or gradient is called as grade contour.

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Description : Define grade contour. Give the procedure to locate grade contour on contour map with suitable sketch.

Last Answer : Grade Contour - It is the contour established on a specific grade or gradient along the hill side. OR   The line joining the points of equal grade or gradient is termed as grade contour.  ... all the marked points will give us the required grade contour of 1 in 30 accurately. 

Description : How will you locate grade contour on contour map.

Last Answer : Procedure for establishing grade contour on ground : The grade contour along hill side can be established by following procedure. 1. Suppose a grade contour of 1 in 30 is to be established on ground. ... all the marked points will give us the required grade contour of 1 in 30 accurately. 

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Last Answer : The grade contour along hill side can be established by following procedure. Suppose a grade contour of 1 in 30 is to be established on ground at an interval of 40 m. The points of grade contour ... joining all the marked points will give us the required grade contour of 1 in 30 accurately  

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