CN126 Surveying Practice

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School of the Environment

Examinations 2005-2006

CN126
SURVEYING PRACTICE

Instructions to Candidates

Time allowed: TWO hours

Answer ALL questions

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Monday 23 January 2006 9:00 12:00 hours

Question 1

For the traverse shown in Figure 1, point P has coordinates of 110.000 mE,
165.000 mN.

Calculate

the coordinates of the unknown stations X, H and A

the fractional linear misclosure

X 87.933 m H

1105010 1083015

66.717 m

118.245 m
P 873644

157.281 m

530311

All angles shown are observed values

All distances are horizontal

Bearing of line PX = 3510 35

Coordinates P = 110.000 mE, 165.000 mN

Figure 1

(40 marks)

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Question 2

The coordinates of three points are

A = 210.000mE, 350.000mN
B = 129.687mE, 405.219mN
C = 268.774mE, 312.050mN

Calculate the whole circle bearings and horizontal distances AB, AC and BC.

(10 marks)

Question 3

The extract given below is from a level book and shows staff readings taken
between two TBMs.

______________________________________________________________

BS IS FS Remarks
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1.525 TBM 38.077 m

1.471 1.689 CP
1.690 1.745 A
1.869 B
2.364 2.058 E
2.650 F
2.660 G
2.368 2.110 CP
2.659 2.587 CP
2.851 2.793 CP
3.005 TBM 37.009 m
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Calculate adjusted reduced levels for all entries in the book.

(20 marks)

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Question 4

15 Multiple choice questions

Please choose the MOST CORRECT ANSWER for each question.

If you think the answer to Question 4.1 is e write 4.1 = e in your answer book.
Repeat for all questions.

TWO points each

4.1 The three basic surveying measurements are

a Levelling, taping and total stations

b Height, distance and angle
c Angle, coordinates and distance
d Tapes, EDM and levels
e None of these

4.2 In levels, parallax is caused by

a An incorrect setting of the compensator

b An incorrect setting of the eyepiece and telescope focus
c Moving the eye whilst looking through the telescope
d Refraction along the line of sight causing it to bend
e None of these

4.3 When using an automatic level

a The compensator must be checked before every reading

b The compensator ensures that the viewed line of sight is horizontal
c The coincidence bubble reader must be set carefully
d It does not have to be levelled
e It is not necessary to check any readings

4.4 When levelling points which will be used later as TBMs

a The rise and fall method of calculation should be used

b The HPC method of calculation should be used
c It is best not to use intermediate sights
d An automatic level must be used
e None of these apply

4.5 When using a digital level

a It is not necessary to level the instrument as this is done electronically

b Readings are taken automatically without the need to read a staff
c Great care is needed when writing staff readings on the booking form
d It must be connected to a computer for data transfer
e None of these apply

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4.6 The primary purpose of engineering surveying on a construction site is to

a Produce maps or plans of the site

b Measure and cost volumes of material moved around the site
c Carry out as-built surveys for a project
d Ensure that the project is built with the correct dimensions and in the
correct location
e Monitor for structural movement

4.7 When working on surveying projects, it is best to

a Hurry to complete work to avoid making mistakes

b Always check work where possible
c Only measure values once to avoid confusion in bookings
d Have a partner with you who has done surveying before
e Avoid all of these

4.8 The whole circle bearing of a line

a Is always an arbitrary direction chosen for convenience

b Is measured anticlockwise from a chosen north direction
c Lies in the range 0 360
d Lies in the range 0 to 180
e Is none of these

4.9 Compared to a steel tape, a plastic tape

a Is much lighter and more flexible in use

b Is much more accurate
c Must be handled with care to avoid bending or kinking
d Has graduations every mm
e Is none of these

4.10 GPS is an abbreviation for

a Global Positioning System

b General Positioning System
c Global Precise Surveying
d General Purpose Surveying
e None of these

4.11 When a total station has been levelled

a The line of sight is horizontal

b The horizontal reading is 00 00 00
c The vertical axis is vertical
d The instrument has been centred
e None of these apply

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4.12 Coordinates are used extensively in building and surveying for

a Measuring bearings and distances

b Defining horizontal position
c Measuring distances and angles
d Defining heights
e None of these

4.13 When using a total station

a Levelling is not necessary as this is done automatically

b All angle and distance readings are referenced to zero
c Always make sure you have enough batteries with you
d There is no need to remove parallax
e None of these apply

4.14 In surveying, horizontal position is defined as

a X and Y axes
b X and Y coordinates
c A bearing and a distance
d An easting and northing
e None of these

4.15 When measuring horizontal angles

a The horizontal circle is set so that 00 00 00 is the first reading

b Two rounds must be taken to check for any mistakes
c Only one round can be taken
d Face right readings are not necessary
e None of these apply

(30 marks in total for Question 4)

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