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Engineering Survey I

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Top recurring IOE board exam questions for Engineering Survey I with verified mark schemes, formula notation, and recurrence frequency.

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Introduction

2 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Introduction
Distinguish between plane surveying and geodetic surveying. State and explain the fundamental principles of surveying: (a) Working from whole to part, and (b) Fixing the position of a new point with respect to at least two known reference points.
Appeared in:2082 Shrawan2081 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra2076 Chaitra
#2Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Introduction
Explain the classification of surveying based on instruments (Chain, Compass, Plane Table, Theodolite, Tacheometer, Total Station) and purpose (Topographical, Cadastral, Engineering, Military, Mine, Hydrographic, Astronomical).
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Bhadra2079 Chaitra

Distance Measurements

5 Questions
#1Repeated 4 Times[8 Marks]Distance Measurements
A steel tape of nominal length $30\text{ m}$ standardized at temperature $T_0$ under pull $P_0$ is used in catenary. Derive and calculate corrections for: (a) Absolute length/standardization, (b) Temperature, (c) Pull/tension, (d) Sag ($C_{\text{sag}} = \frac{W^2 L}{24 P^2}$), and (e) Slope correction.
Appeared in:2082 Shrawan2081 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra
#2Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Distance Measurements
Classify obstacles in chain surveying: (a) Chaining free, vision obstructed, (b) Vision free, chaining obstructed (river, pond), and (c) Both chaining and vision obstructed (building). Explain methods to overcome each.
Appeared in:2081 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra
#3Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Distance Measurements
What is ranging in chain surveying? Explain direct ranging and reciprocal (indirect) ranging when the two stations are not intervisible due to an intervening hillock or high ground.
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2080 Chaitra2077 Magh
#4Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Distance Measurements
Derive expressions for tape corrections: (a) Correction for pull/tension: $C_p = \frac{(P - P_0)L}{A E}$, (b) Correction for sag: $C_s = \frac{W^2 L}{24 P^2} = \frac{w^2 L^3}{24 P^2}$, and (c) Normal tension formula where pull correction equals sag correction.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra
#5Repeated 2 Times[6 Marks]Distance Measurements
Explain the working principle of Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) instruments using phase shift measurement and pulse transit time methods. Define trilateration and compare it with triangulation.
Appeared in:2082 Shrawan2081 Bhadra

Basic Surveying Techniques

9 Questions
#1Repeated 4 Times[10 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
In a closed theodolite traverse $ABCDA$, given lengths and corrected bearings or angles, compute consecutive coordinates (Latitude and Departure), closing error ($e = \sqrt{(\sum L)^2 + (\sum D)^2}$), relative precision, and balance the traverse using Bowditch's rule.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2082 Shrawan2081 Bhadra2078 Bhadra
#2Repeated 4 Times[8 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
Explain the field procedure for solving resection problems in plane tabling: (a) Two-point problem, and (b) Three-point problem using Lehmann's method (rules of trial and error) and Bessel's graphical method.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2082 Shrawan2081 Bhadra2078 Bhadra
#3Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
What are the fundamental lines of a transit theodolite and their desired geometric relationships? Describe the step-by-step procedure for temporary adjustments of a theodolite.
Appeared in:2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra2076 Chaitra
#4Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
Describe the methods of measuring horizontal angles with a theodolite: (a) Repetition method, and (b) Reiteration (direction) method with neat field book format. Explain what instrumental errors are eliminated by each method.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2082 Shrawan2078 Bhadra
#5Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
Explain the four methods of plane table surveying: Radiation, Intersection, Traversing, and Resection. State the working principle, advantages, and limitations of plane table surveying.
Appeared in:2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra2076 Chaitra
#6Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
Explain the sources of instrumental, natural, and personal errors in theodolite surveying. Describe how errors due to eccentricity of centers and eccentricity of verniers are eliminated.
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Chaitra
#7Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
Define consecutive coordinates (Latitude and Departure) and independent coordinates (Total Latitude and Departure). Derive the conditions of closure for a closed traverse: $\sum L = 0$ and $\sum D = 0$. Explain Bowditch's and Transit rules of traverse balancing.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2082 Chaitra2080 Chaitra
#8Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
Explain how omitted measurements (one line length and bearing missing, or two adjacent line lengths missing) in a closed theodolite traverse are computed analytically.
Appeared in:2081 Bhadra2079 Baishakh2077 Magh
#9Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Basic Surveying Techniques
Explain the Two-Point Problem in plane table surveying. Describe the step-by-step field procedure with neat sketches and explain why the Three-Point Problem is preferred over the Two-Point Problem.
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2076 Bhadra

Compass Surveying

4 Questions
#1Repeated 4 Times[8 Marks]Compass Surveying
What is local attraction? In a closed compass traverse $ABCDEA$, given observed fore and back bearings of all lines, identify stations affected by local attraction and calculate corrected magnetic bearings and included angles.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra
#2Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Compass Surveying
Differentiate between Fore Bearing (FB) and Back Bearing (BB), Whole Circle Bearing (WCB), and Quadrantal Bearing (QB). Convert between WCB and Reduced Bearing (RB) and calculate included angles between adjacent survey lines.
Appeared in:2081 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra
#3Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Compass Surveying
Compare Prismatic Compass and Surveyor's Compass with neat sketches in terms of graduated circle attachment, sighting mechanism, reading system (WCB vs QB), and tripod requirement.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Chaitra2079 Baishakh
#4Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Compass Surveying
Define magnetic declination, true meridian, magnetic meridian, and arbitrary meridian. If the magnetic bearing of a line is $S 43^\circ 30' E$ and the magnetic declination at the place is $3^\circ 45' W$, determine its true bearing and whole circle bearing.
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2081 Baishakh2078 Chaitra

Levelling

6 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[8 Marks]Levelling
Differentiate between the Height of Instrument (HI) method and Rise and Fall method of reducing levels. Given consecutive staff readings with change points and benchmark elevation, compute reduced levels (RL) and perform arithmetic checks.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2082 Shrawan2081 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra
#2Repeated 4 Times[6 Marks]Levelling
What is profile levelling and cross-section levelling? Explain the term "balancing of backsight and foresight distances" in levelling operations to eliminate collimation, earth curvature, and atmospheric refraction errors.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra
#3Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Levelling
Explain the errors and curvature and refraction corrections in spirit levelling: $C_c = 0.0785 d^2$, $C_r = 0.0112 d^2$, and combined correction $C = 0.0673 d^2$ (where $d$ is in km). Calculate the distance to visible horizon from a lighthouse of height 45 m above MSL.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2076 Chaitra
#4Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Levelling
What is an inverted staff reading and when is it employed? In running a fly level line, a backsight of 1.455 m is taken on a BM of RL 150.250 m. A foresight of 2.845 m is taken to an inverted staff held at the bottom of a girder. Find the RL of the girder bottom.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Bhadra2077 Chaitra
#5Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Levelling
Describe the Two-Peg Test procedure used to detect and eliminate the collimation error in a tilting/dumpy level. How is the line of collimation made parallel to the bubble axis?
Appeared in:2081 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2075 Bhadra
#6Repeated 2 Times[8 Marks]Levelling
What is reciprocal levelling? Prove that reciprocal levelling eliminates true error due to atmospheric refraction, earth curvature, and imperfect instrument collimation. Calculate the true elevation difference between two stations across a river.
Appeared in:2082 Shrawan2076 Chaitra

Plotting and Mapping

4 Questions
#1Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Plotting and Mapping
What is a Planimeter? Describe the construction, working principle, and mathematical relationship $A = M(F - I \pm 10N + C)$ for measuring area of irregular figures using an Amsler polar planimeter.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Chaitra2078 Bhadra
#2Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Plotting and Mapping
Derive the expression for the volume of a prismoid by Prismoidal formula ($V = \frac{L}{6}(A_1 + 4A_m + A_2)$). Calculate the prismoidal correction ($C_p$) for earthwork in a road embankment between two cross-sections having side slope $s:1$.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2079 Chaitra
#3Repeated 2 Times[6 Marks]Plotting and Mapping
Given offsets taken at regular intervals from a chain line to an irregular boundary, calculate the enclosed area using: (a) Trapezoidal rule, and (b) Simpson's one-third rule.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2080 Baishakh
#4Repeated 2 Times[6 Marks]Plotting and Mapping
Derive the Prismoidal formula and Trapezoidal (End-Area) formula for calculating the volume of earthwork in cuttings and embankments. Explain the prismoidal correction.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Bhadra

Curriculum Syllabus & Course Topics

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Chapter-wise Units & Micro-Syllabus Topics (9 Units)

  1. 1. Introduction

    • 1.1Definition of surveying
    • 1.2History of surveying
    • 1.3Principle of surveying
    • 1.4Classification of surveying

  2. 2. Distance Measurements

    • 2.1Units and methods of linear measurements
    • 2.2Significant figures and rounding of numbers
    • 2.3Accessories for linear measurements
    • 2.4Method of distance measurement on fairly level and sloping ground
    • 2.5Types and sources of error, accuracy and precision
    • 2.6Scales and its classification, plotting accuracy and factors selecting scale

  3. 3. Basic Surveying Techniques

    • 3.1Introduction to chain surveying
    • 3.2Principles, offsets and field booking of chain/offset surveying
    • 3.3Principle, accessories and method of plane table surveying
    • 3.4Advantages and disadvantages of plane table surveying

  4. 4. Compass Surveying

    • 4.1Introduction
    • 4.2Direction of line and meridian
    • 4.3Bearing and types of bearing
    • 4.4Calculation of angle and bearing
    • 4.5Local attraction
    • 4.6Compass traversing and calculation
    • 4.7Plotting and graphical adjustment
    • 4.8Sources of errors

  5. 5. Levelling

    • 5.1Terms and definitions and importance of levelling
    • 5.2Principle of levelling
    • 5.3Types / methods of levelling
    • 5.4Equipment of levelling
    • 5.5Temporary and permanent adjustment of level
    • 5.6Two peg test
    • 5.7Booking and calculation of reduced level
    • 5.8Classification of levelling and criteria for different levelling
    • 5.9Reciprocal levelling and precise levelling
    • 5.10Calculation of fly levelling, loop levelling and adjustment
    • 5.11Refraction and curvature correction
    • 5.12Sources of errors in levelling

  6. 6. Modern Surveying Techniques

    • 6.1Theodolite
    • 6.1.1Basic definitions
    • 6.1.2Construction principles and parts of theodolite
    • 6.1.3Temporary adjustment of theodolite
    • 6.1.4Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles by direction and repetition method
    • 6.1.5Errors in theodolite and field instructions
    • 6.2Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)
    • 6.2.1Classification of EDM
    • 6.2.2Working principles of EDM
    • 6.2.3Errors in EDM
    • 6.3Total Station
    • 6.3.1Introduction and features
    • 6.3.2Electronic data recording procedures
    • 6.3.3Uses of total station and field procedures

  7. 7. Triangulation and Trilateration

    • 7.1Principles of triangulation and trilateration
    • 7.2Classification of triangulation and trilateration system
    • 7.3Instruction to field application

  8. 8. Tacheometry

    • 8.1Introduction, uses and importance
    • 8.2Principle of optical distance measurement
    • 8.3System of tacheometry: stadia; tangential for vertical staff and horizontal subtense bar
    • 8.4Field problems and instructions

  9. 9. Plotting and Mapping

    • 9.1Plotting of map, L-section, Cross section
    • 9.2Plotting and mapping software
    • 9.3Comparison of manual plotting and computerized plotting

Examination Scheme & Marks Distribution

Evaluation Structure

  • Final Board Theory Exam: 60 Marks (Pass mark: 24)
  • Internal Assessment: 40 Marks (Pass mark: 16)
  • Practical / Lab Exam: 25 or 50 Marks (Continuous lab evaluation + viva, where applicable)

* This is the general current IOE 60/40 scheme; verify course-specific details in the syllabus above.

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