Enlist the methods of plane tabling. 

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Method of Surveying with the plane table are : 1) Radiation 2) Intersection 3) Traversing 4) Resection

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Description : Write any four advantages of intersection method of plane tabling over radiation method of plane tabling.

Last Answer : Advantages of intersection method: 1. Interection method requires less ground distance measurement than radiation method. 2. By this method we can locate inaccessible points which cannot be ... to radiation method, intersection method eliminates undulation error, bisection error and plotting errors.

Description : Explain errors occurred due to manipulation and sighting in plane tabling.

Last Answer : i) The board not being horizontal- This error affects chiefly the measurement of vertical angles. ii) The table not being accurately centered. The plotted position of the occupied station not ... and correct any displacement. v) The defective sighting- The object not being correctly sighted.

Description : Define orientation and principle of plane tabling. 

Last Answer : Orientation: The orientation of plane table means keeping the plane table at all stations parallel to the position it occupied at first station. Principles of plane table survey: 1. The rays drawn from ... same as that of previous station i.e. orientation should be done at each changed station.  

Description : Explain with neat sketch the procedure of radiation method of plane tabling.

Last Answer : 1. The table is set at suitable station e.g. P from where all stations can be sighted and measured. 2. After centering and leveling, mark station P as P' on sheet. 3. Suppose stations A, B, C, and D are ... marked as pa. 5. Similarly station B, C and D are bisected and marked as b, c and d.

Description : What are the sources of errors in plane tabling?

Last Answer : The following are the sources of errors in plane tabling 1) The board not being horizontal 2) The table not being accurately centered 3) The table not being Correctly oriented 4) The objects ... through the station point 7) Inaccuracy in plotting 8) The expansion and contraction of the paper 

Description : Enlist different accessories of plane table survey with their use. 

Last Answer : i) The plane table: It is used for fixing a drawing sheet over it.  To locate the position of the objects on the sheet by drawing rays and plotting to suitable scale. ii) The Alidade (plain Alidade ... v) U-Fork or Plumbing fork with plumb bob: It is used for centering the table over the station. 

Description : Enlist various type of Bench Marks

Last Answer : 1) Great Trigonometrical Survey Bench marks 2) Permanent Bench marks 3) Arbitrary Bench marks  4) Temporary Bench marks

Description : Enlist different errors in compass surveying.

Last Answer : Various errors in compass surveying are classified asi) Instrumental errors. ii) Personal errors or observational errors iii) Errors caused due to external errors (natural errors) i) ... magnetic declination. c) Local attraction due to proximity of magnetic substances or magnetic field.

Description : Define bench mark and enlist the types of bench mark.

Last Answer : It is fixed reference point of known or assumed elevation. It is used either as a starting point for levelling or as a check while closing. There are four kinds of bench marks. i. Great ... ) bench mark. ii. Permanent bench mark. iii. Arbitrary bench mark. iv. Temporary bench mark.

Description : Enlist the advantages of Auto level. 

Last Answer : Following are the advantages of auto level: 1) Operational Comfort: Use of Auto level is free of fatigue, does not cause strain on eyes, nerves etc. 2) High precision : Precision of auto ... of application: Auto can be used for medium and large size project. To establish bench marks accurately.

Description : Enlist the factors affecting on selection of survey station or survey line in chain survey.

Last Answer : Following are the factors affecting on selection of survey station for chain surveying. 1) As far as possible the survey work should be based upon the basic principle of surveying i.e. working from whole ... level ground. 9) The survey lines should run as far as possible nearer to object.

Description : Enlist the sources of error in chaining and state the precautions to be taken against error.

Last Answer : In general, the distance measurement obtained in the field will be in error. Errors in the distance measurement can arise from a number of sources: 1. Instrument errors: A chain may be faulty due to a defect ... confuse 10 m tag with 20 m tag. It should be avoided by noticing the 15 m tag.

Description : Enlist method of ranging and explain any one in brief.

Last Answer : Ranging The method of establishing intermediate points on a straight line between the two fixed points is known as ranging. It is done before chaining started. It may be done by eye or by using some ... which are nearer to line AB. Repeat same process until points M and N are established.

Description : Enlist uses of survey.

Last Answer : Uses of surveys. 1. To record relative positions of various points on the surface of earth. 2. Prepare plans and maps required for various works. 3. Layout of various engineering works. 4. Compute ... . 5. To prepare a topographic map 6. To prepare military map 7. To prepare archeological map

Description : State the situation where plane table is suitable. 

Last Answer : 1) It is most suitable for preparing small scale maps 2) It is suitable in magnetic are where compass survey is not reliable 3) It is most suitable for filling in details between stations fixed by triangulation 4) It is suitable where accuracy is not required.

Description : State advantages of plane table survey one each with respect to booking and suitability

Last Answer : Booking of observations: i) Field work and plotting work done simultaneously ii) ) Notes of measurement are seldom required and possibility of mistakes in booking is eliminated. Suitability of PT ... and work where great accuracy is not required. ii) Mostly suitable for survey in plain terrain

Description : Draw sketch and explain method of traversing of plane table surveying. 

Last Answer : Procedure: 1.Set plane table over station A use plumbing fork for transferring station point from ground on sheet. Draw the direction of magnetic meridian with the help of compass. 2. With the ... scale Similarly, the table can be set at other successive station and traverse is completed.

Description : Describe back sighting method of orientation of plane table surveying.

Last Answer : Backsight method of orientation 1. Assume we have to orient the table at next station B' represented on paper by point b'. 2.the line ba' is drawn on previous station A'. 3.the alidade is kept ... A'. 4. When the plotted line ab' coincides with line AB' and table will be oriented.

Description : Explain the radiation method of plane table survey with neat sketch. 

Last Answer : This method is used when all the points to be plotted are visible from single instrument station. Steps are: 1. Select a suitable point P on the ground such that all the details are visible from it. 2. Center and ... , pc, pd, pe respectively. Join a, b, c, d, and e to give the outline.

Description : State any two uses of Plane Surveying. 

Last Answer : 1) Plane surveying is used for measuring small distance. 2) When area is less than 260 km2, plane survey is normally done. 3) When desired accuracy is less, plane survey is done.

Description : Explain ‘Intersection Method’ of plane table surveying with neat sketch. Also give situation when intersection method is used.

Last Answer : 1. Lay out a base line AB and measure it and Plot a distance ab' on sheet using any scale. 2.Set up instrument at A' with a' over A' 3.Orient the table by placing alidade ... the case of the survey of mountainous country. 5. The only linear measurement required is that of a base line.

Description : State merits and demerits of plane table survey. 

Last Answer : Merits: 1) It is the most rapid method of surveying.  2)There is no need for field book as plotting is done along with the field work, so the problem of mistakes in booking field notes does not arise. ... to carry. 5) The map cannot be replotted to defferent scale as there is no field book. 

Description : Explain Orientation of plane table by Back-sighting Method.

Last Answer : Ans:- The method of setting up the plane table at each of the successive stations parallel to the position it occupied at the starting station is known as an Orientation. Orientation must be done when ... and bisection of the ranging rod at a are perfect then orientation is said to perfect.  

Description : State the use of alidade in plane table surveying

Last Answer : 1) It is used for sighting the objects to be located.  2) It is used for drawing the rays. 

Description : Compare collimation plane method and rise and fall method of reduction of levels.

Last Answer : The comparison between collimation plane method and Rise and fall method is given below. Collimation plane method Rise and Fall method 1 1. It is rapid method as it involves few calculations. ... Arithmetic check in this method is ΣBS - ΣFS = ΣRise - ΣFall = Last RL - First RL

Description : What is orientation of plane table? State the procedure of any one method of orientation.

Last Answer : Orientation of plane table: It means placing table in parallel positions at all stations (or at successive station) 1. Orientation using trough compass: Here north direction is marked at first station ... rotated till ranging rod at previous station is exactly bisected. The table is then clamped. 

Description : Differentiate between plane and geodetic survey on any four points. 

Last Answer : Difference between Plane Surveying and Geodetic Surveying Points Plane Surveying Geodetic Surveying Definition Plane surveying is that type of surveying in which mean surface of ... Traditional survey equipment is used Precise and modern survey equipment are required

Description : State the principle of plane table survey. 

Last Answer : Principle of plane table survey 1. The rays drawn from different points should pass through a single point i.e. position of station point.  2. The position of table should be same as that of previous station i.e. orientation should be done at each changed station.

Description : Explain intersection method of plane survey.

Last Answer : Intersection method of plane tabling 1. Lay out a base line AB and measure it and Plot a distance ab' on sheet using any scale. 2.Set up instrument at A' with a' over A' 3.Orient the table by ... sighted rays bd, bg, bf, bc are drawn to determine points intersection, d, g, f, c.

Description : State four advantages and four disadvantages of plane table survey

Last Answer : Advantages: 1. A field book is not required. 2. Errors of booking in field book avoided. 3. Errors of plotting can be readily checked. 4. Suitable in magnetic area. 5. Survey work with ... cannot be done in rainy season. 5. Difficult to re-plot as field notes are not available.

Description : Explain temporary adjustment of plane table survey.

Last Answer : 1. Setting over the station: The plane table is fixed on tripod and adjust the table in such a way that table is approximately level. 2. Leveling the table: The tubular or spirit level is placed in two ... . The table can be oriented in two ways. i. Using trough compass. ii. By back sighting.

Description : List any four accessories required for plane table survey.

Last Answer : 1. Plane table. 2. Plumbing U-fork. 3. Alidade. 4. Spirit level. 5. Trough compass. 6. Plumb bob.

Description : Differentiate between plane of collimation and rise and fall method.

Last Answer : S.N Rise and fall method Plane of collimation 1 It is slow and more tedious. It is more rapid and less tedious  2 It is laborious as it involves more calculations. It is simple ... .S.-ΣF.S=ΣRise-Σfall =Last RL-First RL Arithmetical check ΣB.S.- ΣF.S=Last RL-First RL

Description : Describe in brief errors in plane table survey.

Last Answer : 1) The board not being horizontal. 2) The table not being accurately centered. 3) The table not being Correctly oriented. 4) The objects not being sited accurately. 5) The alidade not being ... through the station point. 7) Inaccuracy in plotting. 8) The expansion and contraction of the paper.

Description : State the limitations of plane table surveying.

Last Answer : 1) It is not suitable for work in wet climate 2) Several accessories are required to be carried hence possibility lost. 3) Replotting of survey work to different scale is difficult in absence of ... ) It is not intended for accurate work. 6) The plane table is essentially a tropical instrument.

Description : Describe in brief resection method of plane table surveying.

Last Answer : This method is used for establishing the instrument stations only. After fixing the stations, details are located either by radiation or intersection. The characteristic feature of resection is that the point ... of resection are (1)The Two Point Problem, and (2)Three Point Problem.

Description : State the suitability of plane table survey

Last Answer : The plane tabling is generally suitable for surveys in which high precision is not required. It is mainly employed for small-scale or medium size mapping.

Description : State the purposes of following methods of leveling. i)Profile leveling, ii)Fly leveling, iii)Check leveling iv)Reciprocal leveling

Last Answer : 1. Profile leveling- To determine the undulation of ground surface along given line for alignment of road, canal or pipe, railway line 2. Fly leveling-It is used to for connecting B.M. to ... is used to find the difference in leveling between two points two point obstructed due to river or pond.

Description : Define orientation. State two methods of orientation. Which method is most accurate and why? 

Last Answer : Orientation is the process of keeping plane table in same position as that is occupied in previous station. Methods of orientation: i) Magnetic meridian method using trough compass ii) Back ... and not by using trough compass. Therefore there is no error occurring due to local attraction.

Description : State different methods of plotting compass 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. Plotting by tangents. 6. Plotting by chords.

Description : One of the Lehmann's rules of plane tabling, is  (A) Location of the instrument station is always distant from each of the three rays from the  known points in proportion to their distances  ( ... to the most distant point as the inter-section of the other two rays  (D) None of these 

Last Answer : (A) Location of the instrument station is always distant from each of the three rays from the  known points in proportion to their distances 

Description : Which one of the following procedures for getting accurate orientation is the most distinctive feature of the art of plane tabling? (A) Radiation (B) Intersection (C) Traversing (D) Resection

Last Answer : (D) Resection

Description : While surveying a plot of land by plane tabling, the field observations (A) And plotting proceed simultaneously (B) And plotting do not proceed simultaneously (C) And recorded in field books to be plotted later (D) All the above

Last Answer : (A) And plotting proceed simultaneously

Description : The instrument which is used in plane tabling for obtaining horizontal and vertical distances directly without resorting to chaining, is known as (A) Plane alidade (B) Telescopic alidade (C) Clinometer (D) Tacheometer

Last Answer : (B) Telescopic alidade

Description : The method of plane tabling commonly used for establishing the instrument station is a method of (a) Radiation (b) Intersection* (c) Resection (d) Traversing

Last Answer : (b) Intersection*

Description : As used in survey

Last Answer : It's the operation of changing the face of telescope from left to right and vice versa.

Description : The process of surveying is therefore in three stages namely:

Last Answer : (i) Taking a general view This part of the definition is important as it indicates the need to obtain an overall picture of what is required before any type of survey work is undertaken. In ... of quantities, datasheets, drawings and in land surveying maps and plan showing the features on the land.

Description : Tacheometric Surveying

Last Answer : Tacheometric is a branch of surveying in which horizontal and vertical distances are determined by taking angular observation with an instrument known as a tachometer. Tacheometric surveying is adopted in rough ... be prepared for investigation works within a short time on the basis of such survey.

Description : Explain the temporary adjustments of prismatic compass.

Last Answer : Temporary Adjustments of Prismatic Compass 1. Fixing the compass to the tripod The compass is fixed on a tripod by rotating screw head of tripod stand. 2. Centering the compass The prismatic compass ... prism is moved using focusing stud so that readings on graduated ring will be seen clearly. 

Description : State the fundamental axes and mention their relationship for a dumpy level.

Last Answer : Fundamental axis of dumpy level are as follows; i) The vertical axis ii) The axis of bubble tube iii) The line of collimation iv) The axis of the telescope Relationship between ... iii) Axis of telescope and line of collimation should coincide when dumpy level is correctly leveled.