What is open traverse and closed traverse?

What is open traverse and closed traverse?
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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. etc.


b) Closed traverse –

1. When the finishing point of survey coincides with the starting point of the survey, it is known as closed traverse.

2. It is suitable for the survey of boundaries of ponds, forests, estate, etc.


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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 

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.

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.

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. 

State different methods of plotting compass traverse.

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.

With neat sketch, explain the included angle method of plotting compass traverse.

Description : With neat sketch, explain the included angle method of plotting compass traverse. 

Last Answer : 1. Calculate all included angles of the traverse from observed bearings of the lines. e.g. <A, <B, <C, <D, <E  2. Check sum of included angles as equal to ( ... coincide with starting station (in case of closed traverse). If there is closing error, it needs to be corrected. 

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

Description : 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

Last Answer : (B) A closed traverse for adjustment of closing error

Draw sketch and write the procedure for setting offset to the left or right side of suvey line with open cross-staff.

Description : Draw sketch and write the procedure for setting offset to the left or right side of suvey line with open cross-staff.

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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°

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

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

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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 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?

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Description : Draw a sketch and explain how to find height of chajja or slab using dumpy level.

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Description : Explain temporary adjustment.

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State fundamental lines and their relationships with each other of dumpy level.

Description : State fundamental lines and their relationships with each other of dumpy level.

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

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Description : State two advantages of telescopic alidade over simple alidade.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Why zero is marked at south end on a graduated circle of prismatic compass?

Description : Why zero is marked at south end on a graduated circle of prismatic compass?

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State temporary adjustments of prismatic compass

Description : State temporary adjustments of prismatic compass

Last Answer : a) Setting the prismatic compass over prefixed survey station b) Centering the compass over nail point of station using plumb bob c) Leveling of compass in horizontal plane using level tube d) Focusing of prism by raising and lowering the focussing stud

Write the functions of the following components of prismatic compass i) Prism, ii) Lifting pin, iii) Prism cap, iv) Agate cap

Description : Write the functions of the following components of prismatic compass i) Prism, ii) Lifting pin, iii) Prism cap, iv) Agate cap

Last Answer : i) Prism: Reading printed on horizontal face of compass ring can be read from vertical position  ii) Lifting pin: When the instrument not in use the sight vane passes against the lifting pin which lift ... piece of hard glass provided on top of pivoted point, to reduce wear and tear of the point

Define Dip and deflection of needle.

Description : Define Dip and deflection of needle.

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Write three types of obstacles in chaining with examples.

Description : Write three types of obstacles in chaining with examples. 

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State four instruments used for setting offsets.

Description : State four instruments used for setting offsets.

Last Answer : i) Instruments used for setting offsets: 1)Chain 2)Tape 3) Open & French Cross Staff 4) Circular & Indian Optical Square  ii) Principle of optical square: The angle between the first incident ray and the last reflected ray is twice to that of angle between two mirrors in optical square.

Defines the terms : i) Survey Station ii) Survey Line iii)Offset iv)Triangulation

Description : Defines the terms : i) Survey Station ii) Survey Line iii)Offset iv)Triangulation 

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A 20m chain was found to be 6cm too long after chaining a distance of 1059m. It was found to be 9cm too short after chaining at the end 1985m. If the chain was correct before commencement of work find the true distance.

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Write the code of signals used in ranging with respect to : i) Correct position ii) Fix the ranging rod iii) Vertical position of ranging rod iv) Move slowly to left of observer

Description : Write the code of signals used in ranging with respect to : i) Correct position ii) Fix the ranging rod iii) Vertical position of ranging rod iv) Move slowly to left of observer 

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