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EndsemDec 20242019 patternSE Civil

Surveying SPPU Endsem Question Paper Dec 2024

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
201009
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Dec 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
IV
Paper code
[6352]-2

Printed for: S.E. (Civil)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4 or Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 & Q.8.
  2. Neat sketches must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to right indicate full marks.
  4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
  5. Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
  6. Use of cell phone is prohibited in examination hall.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain principle of stadia tacheometry and methods for determination of constants.

      [5]
    2. b)

      A Tacheometer was set up at Station at C and the following readings were obtained on a staff vertically held. Determine RL of point D and distance CD when Constants are 100 & 0.15. RL of BM = 750.50 m Inst Staff Station Vertical Angle Hair Reading Station C BM –5°20’ 1.500,1.800,2.450 C D +8°12’ 0.750,1.500,2.250

      [7]
    3. c)

      State characteristics of contours.

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Define Contour Tnterval, Horizontal Equivalent and state uses of contour maps.

      [5]
    2. b)

      The following observations were made using a tacheometer fitted with an anallatic lens, Staff held vertically and multiplying constant being 100. Determine RL of point B and distance Between A & B. RL of BM = 255.75 m Inst HI Staff Station Vertical Angle Hair Reading Station P 1.255 BM –4°20’ 1.325,1.825,2.325 P 1.255 A +6°30’ 0.850,1.600,2.350 B 1.450 A –7°24’ 1.715,2.315,2.915

      [7]
    3. c)

      Enlist different indirect methods of contouring. Explain any one method with detailed sketch. 2

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Draw a neat sketch of Simple Circular curve and Properties of Simple Circular Curves.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Two straight roads intersect at a chainage of 150.5m. The angle of deflection being 30°. Taking radius of l00 m, calculate necessary data for setting curve by Methods of Offsets from Long Chords.

      [7]
    3. c)

      Write a note on necessity and types of transition curves.

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is transition curve, state the applications of transition curve?

      [5]
    2. b)

      Two straights AB and BC meet at chainage of 1250 m. A right-handed simple circular curve of 250 m radius joins them. The Intersection angle between two straights is 150°. Tabulate the necessary data to layout the curve by Rankine’s method of deflection angle. Take Peg Interval as 20 m and Least Count 20”.

      [7]
    3. c)

      Explain Horizontal Curves and Types of Horizontal Curve.

      [5]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain Segments and advantages of Space Based Positioning System.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain necessity of horizontal and vertical controls in construction activity.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Write a note on Construction Survey.

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      State Different names of satellites and Explain any One in details.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Write a short note on survey for drainage line work.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write a short note on Shore Line Survey. 3

      [5]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      What do you mean by triangulation and trilateration in geodetic survey?

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define Sounding and state any one method of sounding with sketch.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      Differentiate between Map and aerial photograph.

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      State the working principle and applications of total station.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Differentiate between Plane and Geodetic Survey.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain sounding methods and sounding equipment of hydrographic survey. 

      [6]