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Basic Civil Engineering

S S Bhavikatti

Chapter 12

Linear Measurements and Chain Surveying - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

04:27

Problem 1

Briefly explain the various approximate methods of measurement of distances.

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00:47

Problem 2

Briefly explain features of metric chain.

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Problem 3

Distinguish between metallic tape and steel tape.

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Rashmi Sinha
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04:27

Problem 4

Write short notes on
(i) Steel band
(ii) Invar tape
(iii) Ranging rods
(iv) Line ranger.

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Problem 5

Explain the terms
(i) Check line and tie line
(ii) Reference sketch.

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Problem 6

List the various points to be considered in selecting stations for surveying.

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Problem 7

Explain the use and working of
(i) Open cross staff
(ii) Prism square.

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01:06

Problem 8

Explain the method of reciprocal levelling. When do you need it?

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02:23

Problem 9

Explain any two methods of overcoming chaining problem in the following cases:
(i) the obstruction is in the form of a pond.
(ii) the obstruction is in the form of a building.

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Noah Musser
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03:58

Problem 10

There is an obstacle in the form of a pond on the main chain line AB . Two points C and D were taken on the opposite sides of the pond. On the left of CD, a line CE was laid out 65 m in length and a second line CF of 85 long was laid on the right of CD such that ECF are in a line. Determine the obstructed length $C D$. Given $E D=110 \mathrm{~m}$ and $\mathrm{DF}=120 \mathrm{~m}$.

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Problem 11

Distinguish between comulative error and compensating errors. Give examples for each case.

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00:53

Problem 12

A 30 m tape used for measuring a line was found to be 30.01 m at the beginning and 30.026 m at the end of the work. The area of plan drawn to a scale 1:1000 was found to be $5625 \mathrm{~mm}^2$. Compute the correct area of the field.

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02:15

Problem 13

A steel tape 30 m long, standardised at $18^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ at a pull of 100 N was used. Find the correction per tape length, if the temperature at the time of measurement is $24^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and the pull exerted is 140 N . Cross-sectional area of the tape is $8 \mathrm{~mm}^2$. Take $\mathrm{E}=2 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{mm}^2$ and $\alpha=11.2 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Tape was stretched over 4 equal spans. If measured length is 200 m , what is the actual length? Take unit weight of steel $=78.6 \mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^3$.

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Problem 14

With neat sketches indicate conventional symbol used for the following objects in surveying:
(i) Building
(ii) Double line railway track
(iii) Cultivated land
(iv) Temple, mosque and church
(v) River.

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