Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Define plane table surveying. State its advantages.
(b)
Explain orientation of plane table by back sighting method.
(c)
Explain planimeter. Derive expression for area measurement using planimeter.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU BE04006011 Surveying Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject code BE04006011
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Define least count. How is it determined?
(b)
Explain repetition method of measuring horizontal angle.
(c)
The following are the lengths and bearings of a closed traverse ABCD:
Line Length (m) W.C.B Determine the length and bearing of line DA.
| AB 240 | 45°20′ |
|---|---|
| BC 310 | 130°10′ |
| CD 280 | 220°30′ |
OR
(c)
Explain closing error and balancing of traverse (Bowditch rule).
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Define probable error and most probable value.
(b)
Explain Simpson’s one-third rule.
(c)
The following offsets were taken at regular intervals of 10 m from a survey line to an irregular boundary: Distance (m) 0 10 20 30 40 Offset (m) 2.0 3.5 4.0 3.0 2.5 Calculate the area enclosed between the survey line and the irregular boundary by using Simpson’s one-third rule.
OR
(a)
Explain triangulation and strength of figure.
(b)
Define tacheometry and its uses.
(c)
A curve has radius 300 m and deflection angle 30°.Find:
Tangent length Length of curve Long chord
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Explain electromagnetic spectrum.
(b)
Explain working principle of GPS.
(c)
A tacheometer reading:
Upper = 2.5 m Lower = 1.5 m Angle = 5° Constants: k = 100, c = 0 Find horizontal distance.
OR
(a)
Write short note on Electronic Digital Theodolite.
(b)
Explain elements of a reverse curve with figure.
(c)
Explain total station and its applications.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
What is transition curve? State the requirements of a transition curve.
(b)
What is GIS? Discuss component of GIS.
(c)
Derive the horizontal distance formula in the fixed hair method when the staff is held vertically and the line of sight is horizontal. How will you find the R.L. of staff station?
OR
(a)
(a) Define
i)geodetic surveying,
ii)base line,
iii)well-conditioned triangles
(b)
What is tacheometer? Explain the procedure of finding its coefficient in the field.
(c)
Derive the formula for the horizontal distance and elevation when the two instruments are set up in the in the following positions. The base of the object is inaccessible and instrument stations and object are in the same vertical plane.
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