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Engineering Survey II

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

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Traversing and Area Calculation

2 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Traversing and Area Calculation
Why is a traverse necessary in surveying? Explain the traverse balancing methods (Bowditch's rule and Transit rule), and explain why the coordinate method is considered so versatile for area computation.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2076 Baisakh
#2Repeated 5 Times[8 Marks]Traversing and Area Calculation
A closed link traverse was run between two known control stations A and F. Calculate the consecutive coordinates and independent coordinates of intermediate stations B, C, D, and E. Determine the magnitude and direction of the closing error and adjust the traverse using Bowditch's rule.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2082 Kartik2081 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2075 Bhadra

Indirect Leveling and Contouring

6 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[7 Marks]Indirect Leveling and Contouring
Draw a neat sketch of trigonometrical levelling when the base of the object is inaccessible and the instrument stations are in the same vertical plane with instrument axes at different levels. Derive the mathematical expression for the elevation of the top of the elevated object.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2076 Bhadra
#2Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Indirect Leveling and Contouring
Define contour and list the major characteristics of contours. Explain the direct and indirect methods of contour plotting and state four practical engineering uses of a contour map.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2074 Bhadra
#3Repeated 4 Times[8 Marks]Indirect Leveling and Contouring
Explain the principle of stadia tacheometry. Derive the distance and elevation formulae for an inclined line of sight with the staff held vertically, considering both an angle of elevation and an angle of depression.
Appeared in:2082 Kartik2080 Chaitra2076 Baisakh2073 Magh
#4Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Indirect Leveling and Contouring
Explain the methods of locating contours in the field: direct method and indirect methods (square/grid method, cross-section method, and tacheometric radial method). Compare their speed, accuracy, and field suitability.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Bhadra2079 Chaitra
#5Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Indirect Leveling and Contouring
Explain the tangential method of tacheometry. Derive expressions for horizontal distance $D$ and vertical height $V$ when both vertical angles are angles of elevation: $D = \frac{s}{\tan \theta_1 - \tan \theta_2}$ and $V = D \tan \theta_2$.
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2080 Chaitra2077 Magh
#6Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Indirect Leveling and Contouring
Derive the stadia tacheometry formulas for horizontal distance and elevation when the line of sight is inclined upwards and the staff is held vertical: $D = k s \cos^2 \theta + C \cos \theta$ and $V = \frac{1}{2} k s \sin 2\theta + C \sin \theta$.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2080 Baishakh2078 Bhadra

Orientation and Field Astronomy

5 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[8 Marks]Orientation and Field Astronomy
Explain the Three-Point Problem in surveying. Explain how the coordinates of an unknown instrument station P can be determined from horizontal angles measured to three known control stations A, B, and C using analytical resection.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2076 Baisakh
#2Repeated 4 Times[5 Marks]Orientation and Field Astronomy
What is field astronomy and what are its uses in civil engineering? Define the astronomical terms: Zenith, Nadir, Celestial Horizon, Hour Angle, and Declination.
Appeared in:2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2075 Baisakh
#3Repeated 4 Times[5 Marks]Orientation and Field Astronomy
What are the map projection systems used in Nepal? Explain the Modified Universal Transverse Mercator (MUTM) projection system used for topographical mapping and national geodetic surveys in Nepal.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2076 Baisakh2073 Bhadra
#4Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Orientation and Field Astronomy
Define astronomical terms: Celestial sphere, Zenith, Nadir, Celestial Horizon, Celestial Meridian, Declination, Hour Angle, Right Ascension, and Azimuth with a neat sketch.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2082 Chaitra2080 Chaitra
#5Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Orientation and Field Astronomy
State Napier's rules of circular parts for solving right-angled spherical triangles. How is the astronomical triangle ($PZS$) solved to determine the true azimuth of a survey line from solar observations?
Appeared in:2081 Bhadra2079 Baishakh2077 Magh

Route Survey

7 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Route Survey
Why is a transition curve provided at both ends of a circular curve? Derive the ideal equation of a transition curve (cubic parabola / spiral) and deduce the expression for the shift of a circular curve.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2075 Bhadra
#2Repeated 5 Times[8 Marks]Route Survey
Two straights intersect at a chainage of 2+345.00 km with a deflection angle of 42°. A circular curve of radius 350 m is to be set out using Rankine's method of tangential angles. Calculate the tangent lengths, curve length, chainages of tangent points, and prepare the setting out table for a peg interval of 20 m.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2082 Kartik2078 Chaitra2074 Bhadra
#3Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Route Survey
Derive the general equation of a vertical parabolic curve and establish the relationship between its parameters. A grade of -2.75% meets a grade of +3.50% at an intersection point. Compute the suitable equal-tangent vertical curve, find the chainage and elevation of the lowest point, and compute full station elevations.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2076 Bhadra
#4Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Route Survey
Explain the designation of curves by degree of curve ($D$) and radius ($R$). Establish the relationship between degree of curve and radius for a $20\text{ m}$ arc and a $30\text{ m}$ arc ($R = 1146/D_{20}$ and $R = 1719/D_{30}$).
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Chaitra2079 Baishakh
#5Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Route Survey
Describe the methods of setting out a simple circular curve: (a) Offsets from long chord, (b) Successive bisection of arcs, (c) Offsets from tangents (radial and perpendicular), and (d) Rankine's method of tangential deflection angles.
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2081 Baishakh2078 Chaitra
#6Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Route Survey
What is a reverse curve and a compound curve? Where are they used in road and railway alignment? What are the engineering and safety disadvantages of reverse curves and how are they overcome?
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2076 Chaitra
#7Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Route Survey
Determine the length of a transition curve based on: (i) Rate of change of centrifugal acceleration ($C = 0.3 \text{ to } 0.8\text{ m/s}^3$), (ii) Rate of introduction of superelevation, and (iii) Empirical IRC/DoR formulas.
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Bhadra2077 Chaitra

Photogrammetry and Drone Surveying

4 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Photogrammetry and Drone Surveying
Define relief displacement in a vertical aerial photograph and derive an expression for it. Show that relief displacement is radial from the principal point and explain how it is used to determine heights of objects.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2076 Baisakh2075 Baisakh
#2Repeated 4 Times[6 Marks]Photogrammetry and Drone Surveying
Explain the scale of a vertical aerial photograph over variable terrain. What are the key features of drones (UAVs) in civil engineering surveying and describe the Drone regulations and flight permission procedures in Nepal.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2078 Chaitra
#3Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Photogrammetry and Drone Surveying
Explain stereoscopy, parallax, and the parallax equation: $p = \frac{B \cdot f}{H - h}$. How is the difference in elevation ($\Delta h$) between two points determined from stereopair parallax measurements using a parallax bar?
Appeared in:2081 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2075 Bhadra
#4Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Photogrammetry and Drone Surveying
What is an orthophoto and how does it differ from a conventional aerial photograph? Describe flight planning for UAV/drone photogrammetry: forward overlap, lateral overlap, Ground Sampling Distance (GSD), and Ground Control Points (GCPs).
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2078 Chaitra

Geospatial Technologies in Civil Engineering

3 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Geospatial Technologies in Civil Engineering
What are the segments of GPS/GNSS? Why is Differential GPS (DGPS) better for precise mapping and surveying than standalone GPS? Explain the components of GIS and applications of Remote Sensing in civil engineering.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2076 Bhadra
#2Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Geospatial Technologies in Civil Engineering
Explain the working principles, sources of errors, and accuracy of Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GNSS surveying. Compare RTK-GNSS with Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) and static GNSS survey methods.
Appeared in:2082 Bhadra2080 Baishakh2076 Bhadra
#3Repeated 3 Times[6 Marks]Geospatial Technologies in Civil Engineering
Explain LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology: Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS). How are point cloud data filtered into Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Digital Terrain Models (DTM)?
Appeared in:2083 Baishakh2081 Chaitra2078 Bhadra

Hydrographic Surveying

1 Question
#1Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Hydrographic Surveying
What is hydrographic surveying and what are its uses in civil engineering? Explain the methods of locating soundings in a river or lake with special reference to the echo sounding method and two-theodolite intersection method.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2079 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2075 Bhadra

Specialized Civil Engineering Surveys

2 Questions
#1Repeated 5 Times[6 Marks]Specialized Civil Engineering Surveys
Explain the linear and angular methods of building layout and setting out with neat sketches. Why is a gyroscopic theodolite used for transferring azimuth into underground tunnels instead of an ordinary theodolite or magnetic compass?
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2081 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2078 Chaitra2076 Baisakh
#2Repeated 3 Times[8 Marks]Specialized Civil Engineering Surveys
Describe the surveying procedure for tunnel alignment control: transferring surface control lines underground through vertical shafts using plumb wires (Weisbach triangle method) and gyro-theodolites.
Appeared in:2082 Chaitra2080 Chaitra2079 Chaitra

Curriculum Syllabus & Course Topics

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Chapter-wise Units & Micro-Syllabus Topics (8 Units)

  1. 1. Traversing and Area Calculation

    • 1.1Needs, significance and types of traversing
    • 1.2Specification for horizontal and vertical control of traverse
    • 1.3Fieldworks for traversing and traverse field notes
    • 1.4Traverse computation
    • 1.5Plotting of traverse, concept of map integration
    • 1.6Field problems and instructions
    • 1.7Area calculation by coordinate and double meridian distance method

  2. 2. Indirect Leveling and Contouring

    • 2.1Principle of plane trigonometric surveying
    • 2.2Determination of heights and distances of inaccessible objects
    • 2.3Reciprocal trigonometrical leveling
    • 2.4Instruction on field works
    • 2.5Introduction to contouring
    • 2.6Establishment of controls
    • 2.7Contour interval and characteristics of contour
    • 2.8Methods of locating contours
    • 2.9Interpolation of contours
    • 2.10Uses of contour maps
    • 2.11Volume calculation by average-end-area and prismoidal methods

  3. 3. Orientation and Field Astronomy

    • 3.1Introduction to datum system
    • 3.2Analytical intersection and resection
    • 3.3Two points and three-point resection and their significance
    • 3.4Instruction on field application
    • 3.5Introduction of astronomy, definition of terms
    • 3.6Geographical coordinate system
    • 3.7Map projection system of Nepal
    • 3.8Use of astronomy in surveying and mapping

  4. 4. Route Survey

    • 4.1Types of curves and their uses
    • 4.2Simple circular curves and elements
    • 4.3Layout of simple circular curve by linear and angular method
    • 4.4Transition curve, characteristics, types and its elements
    • 4.5Layout of transition curve by linear and angular method
    • 4.6Elements of composite curves and setting out techniques
    • 4.7Vertical curve, requirements, equation of parabolic curve
    • 4.8Vertical curve layout by parabolic method

  5. 5. Photogrammetry and Drone Surveying

    • 5.1Photogrammetric as a branch of surveying
    • 5.2Scale of vertical photograph, relief displacement
    • 5.3Merits and limitation of photogrammetry
    • 5.4Drones and their development; drone types
    • 5.5Drone regulation in Nepal and flight permission
    • 5.6Features of drone mapping and surveying
    • 5.7Drone survey planning and techniques
    • 5.8Post processing and data analysis of drone survey
    • 5.9Application of drone survey

  6. 6. Geospatial Technologies in Civil Engineering

    • 6.1Global positioning system (GPS)
    • 6.2Components, working principles and uses of GPS
    • 6.3Differential GPS and its uses in civil engineering for mapping
    • 6.4Instructions to field applications
    • 6.5Types of remote sensing and electromagnetic radiation (EMR)
    • 6.6Interaction of EMR with earth surface features
    • 6.7Field application and instruction of remote sensing
    • 6.8Geographic information system (GIS) and types of GIS
    • 6.9Application of GIS to civil engineering projects

  7. 7. Hydrographic Surveying

    • 7.1Hydrographic survey, its terminology and application
    • 7.2Vertical and horizontal control
    • 7.3Measurement of depth and velocity of flow and discharge
    • 7.4Location of a point by orientation

  8. 8. Specialized Civil Engineering Surveys

    • 8.1Principle, stage and requirements of setting out
    • 8.2Horizontal and vertical control for setting out works
    • 8.3Building setting out by linear and angular method
    • 8.4Bridge and sewer line layout work
    • 8.5Norms and standards for road alignment survey
    • 8.6IP and corridor method of alignment surveying
    • 8.7Basics of tunnel surveying
    • 8.8Uses of gyroscope for tunnel surveying
    • 8.9Methods of transferring centerline in tunnel
    • 8.10Basics of water supply and canal surveying

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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