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Question bank UNIT I ESTIMATE OF BUILDINGS 2 MARKS 1.What are the methods of estimate? 1.Detailed estimate 2. Abstract estimate 2. What are the types of estimate? 1 Preliminary Estimate or Rough cost estimate 2. Plinth area estimate 3. Cube Rate Estimate or Cubical Content Estimate 4. Approximate QuantityMethod Estimate 5. Detailed Estimate or Item Rate Estimate 6.Revised Estimate 7. Supplementary Estimate And Revised Estimate. 8.Annual Repair or Maintenances Estimate 9. Supplementary Estimate 3.Estimate the quantities of brickwork and plastering required in a wall 4m long, 3m high and 30 cm thick. Calculate also the cost if the rate of brickwork is Rs.32.00 per cu.m and of plastering is Rs. 8.50 per sq.m Quantities of brickwork = LxBxH = 4m x 3m x 0.30m = 3.6 cu.m Quantity of plastering (two faces) = 2 x 4m x 3m = 24sq.m Cost of brickwork =3.6 x 320.00 = Rs.1152.00 Cost of plastering = 24x 8.50 = Rs.204.00 Total cost =1152.00 + 204.00 = Rs.1356.00 www.studentsfocus.com

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UNIT I

ESTIMATE OF BUILDINGS

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1.What are the methods of estimate? 1.Detailed estimate 2. Abstract estimate 2. What are the types of estimate? 1 Preliminary Estimate or Rough cost estimate 2. Plinth area estimate 3. Cube Rate Estimate or Cubical Content Estimate 4. Approximate QuantityMethod Estimate 5. Detailed Estimate or Item Rate Estimate 6.Revised Estimate 7. Supplementary Estimate And Revised Estimate. 8.Annual Repair or Maintenances Estimate 9. Supplementary Estimate 3.Estimate the quantities of brickwork and plastering required in a wall 4m long, 3m high and 30 cm thick. Calculate also the cost if the rate of brickwork is Rs.32.00 per cu.m and of plastering is Rs. 8.50 per sq.m Quantities of brickwork = LxBxH = 4m x 3m x 0.30m

= 3.6 cu.m Quantity of plastering (two faces) = 2 x 4m x 3m

= 24sq.m Cost of brickwork =3.6 x 320.00 = Rs.1152.00 Cost of plastering = 24x 8.50 = Rs.204.00 Total cost =1152.00 + 204.00 = Rs.1356.00

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4. Define detailed estimate The estimate, which provides the itemwise quantities of works, item wise unit rates and itemwise expenditure anticipated in thre project/construction, is called a detailed estimate 5. Define Abstract estimate This is the third and final stage in a detailed estimate. The quantities and rates of each item of work, arrived in the first two stages, are now entered in an abstract form. The total cost of each item of work is now calculated by multiplying the quantities and respective rates.

6.Define estimate. An estimate is a computation or calculation of the quantities required and expenditure likely to be incurred in the construction of a work. The estimate is the probable cost of a work and is determined theoretically by mathematical calculation based on the plans and drawing and current rates.

7. Calculate the quality of brickwork in an arch over a 1.80m span opening. The arch is 40cm.thick and the breath of a wall is 40 cm. Radius of the arch =1.8m Thickness of arch = 40 cm The breath of wall = 40cm Mean dia = 3.60+0.40 = 4 m Mean length of the arch given = 1/6 *(22/7)* 4 = 2.1m Quantity of brickwork = 2.1*0.40*0.4 = 0.34cu.m No of bricks required = 0..34cu.m @ 550 bricks per cu.m = 187

8.What are the methods of taking out estimates? 1. Centre line method 2. Crossing method 3. Out to Out and in to in method 4. Bay method 5. Service unit method

9. Briefly explain about Out to Out and in to in method. This method is most practicable under all circumstances and is generally followed in the P.W.D for computing the quantities of various items.

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10.What are the Units of measurement? a) Single units work like doors, windows, trusses etc., is expressed in numbers. b) Works consists linear measurements involve length like cornice, fencing, hand rail, bands of specified width etc., are expressed in running meters (RM) c) Works consists areal surface measurements involve area like plastering, white washing, partitions of specified thickness etc., and are expressed in square meters (m2) d) Works consists cubical contents which involve volume like earth work,

cement concrete, Masonry etc are expressed in Cubic metres

11.Details of measurements form

12.Abstract of Estimated Cost :

13. Briefly explain about preliminary Estimate. The estimate which prepared using any rough method to get the approximate cost construction anticipated in a project is called an approximate or rough estimate. Since this estimate is normally prepared in the preliminary estimate.

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14. Define detailed estimate The estimate, which provides the itemwise quantities of works, item wise unit rates and itemwise expenditure anticipated in thre project/construction, is called a detailed estimate. 15. Define Abstract estimate This is the third and final stage in a detailed estimate. The quantities and rates of each item of work, arrived in the first two stages, are now entered in an abstract form. The total cost of each item of work is now calculated by multiplying the quantities and respective rates.

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1. Explain various types of estimate 2. What are the various methods of estimate 3. Estimate the single room building of 30 m2 4. Estimate the arch step of assumed dimension 5. Estimate a retaining wall. 6. Explain in detail about

a) Joineries

b) Arch types

c) Abstract estimate

d) Supplementary estimate

7.Estimate the quantities of brickwork in an arch over 1.8m span opening. the arch are 40cm thick

and breadth of wall is 40cm

8.Prepare the detailed estimate of two room building with front verandah from the drawing

a) BW in cm 1:5 in superstructure

b) Earth work excavation

c) Ceiling plastering cm 1:3

9.What are the methods of measurement and give the units of measurement for the following items

i) Plinth beam

ii) Plastering

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iii) Flooring

iv) Earthwork excavation

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3. Mention the differences between height of collimation method and rise and fall

method?

There are two Methods of Levelling:

1. Height of Collimation Method 2. Rise and Fall Method

Sl.No Height of collimation system Rise and fall system 1 It is rapid as it involves few

calculation It is laborious involving several

calcuation 2 There is no check on the RL of the

intermediate sight There is a check on the RL of the

intermediate points

3 Errors in the intermediate RLs cannot

be detected. Errors in the intermediate RLs can

be detected as all the points are

correlated

4 There are two checks on the accuracy

of RL calculation There are three checks on the

accuracy of RL calculation

5 This system is suitable for

longitudinal leveling where there are a

number of intermediate sights

This system is suitable for fly

leveling where there are no

intermediate sights 4. What is a temporary adjustment? How it is done?

Temporary Adjustment of a Level

At each set up of a level instrument, temporary adjustment is required to be carried

out prior to any staff observation. It involves some well defined operations which are

required to be carried out in proper sequence.

The temporary adjustment of a dumpy level consists of

(1)Setting , (2)Leveling and (3) Focusing .

During Setting, the tripod stand is set up at a convenient height having its head

horizontal (through eye estimation). The instrument is then fixed on the head by

rotating the lower part of the instrument with right hand and holding firmly the upper

part with left hand. Before fixing, the leveling screws are required to be brought in

between the tribrach and trivet. The bull's eye bubble (circular bubble), if present, is

then brought to the centre by adjusting the tripod legs.

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Next, Leveling of the instrument is done to make the vertical axis of the instrument

truly vertical. It is achieved by carrying out the following steps:

Step 1: The level tube is brought parallel to any two of the foot screws, by rotating the

upper part of the instrument.

Step 2: The bubble is brought to the centre of the level tube by rotating both the foot

screws either inward or outward. (The bubble moves in the same direction as the left

thumb.)

Step 3: The level tube is then brought over the third foot screw again by rotating the

upper part of the instrument.

Step 4: The bubble is then again brought to the centre of the level tube by rotating the

third foot screw either inward or outward.

Step 5: Repeat Step 1 by rotating the upper part of the instrument in the same

quadrant of the circle and then Step 2.

Step 6: Repeat Step 3 by rotating the upper part of the instrument in the same

quadrant of the circle and then Step 4.

Step 7: Repeat Steps 5 and 6, till the bubble remains central in both the positions.

Step 8: By rotating the upper part of the instrument through 180 ° , the level tube is

brought parallel to first two foot screws in reverse order. The bubble will remain in the

centre if the instrument is in permanent adjustment.

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In the case of four foot screws the levelling is to be carried out as follows

Focusing is required to be done in order to form image through objective lens at the

plane of the diaphragm and to view the clear image of the object through eye-piece.

This is being carried out by removing parallax by proper focusing of objective and eye-

piece. For focusing the eye-piece, the telescope is first pointed towards the sky. Then

the ring of eye-piece is turned either in or out until the cross-hairs are seen sharp and

distinct. Focusing of eye-piece depends on the vision of observer and thus required

whenever there is a change in observer.

For focusing the objective, the telescope is first pointed towards the object. Then,

the focusing screw is turned until the image of the object appears clear and sharp and

there is no relative movement between the image and the cross-hairs. This is required

to be done before taking any observation.

5. Describe in detail how would you proceed profile leveling or longitudinal sectioning

in the field.

Profile Leveling

Profile leveling is a method of surveying that has been carried out along the central

line of a track of land on which a linear engineering work is to be constructed/ laid.

The operations involved in determining the elevation of ground surface at small spatial

interval along a line is called profile leveling.

Stations

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The line along which the profile is to be run is to be marked on the ground before

taking any observation. Stakes are usually set at some regular interval which depends

on the topography, accuracy required, nature of work, scale of plotting etc. It is

usually taken to be 10 meter. The beginning station of profile leveling is termed as

0+00. Points at multiples of 100m from this point are termed as full stations.

Intermediate points are designated as pluses.

Procedure

In carrying out profile leveling, a level is placed at a convenient location (say I1) not

necessarily along the line of observation. The instrument is to be positioned in such a

way that first backsight can be taken clearly on a B.M. Then, observations are taken

at regular intervals (say at 1, 2, 3, 4) along the central line and foresight to a properly

selected turning point (say TP1). The instrument is then re-positioned to some other

convenient location (say I2). After proper adjustment of the instrument, observations

are started from TP1 and then at regular intervals (say at 5, 6 etc) terminating at

another turning point, say TP2 . Staff readings are also taken at salient points where

marked changes in slope occur, such as that at X.

The distance as well as direction of lines are also measured.

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Field book for Reduction of Level

Pegs

Distance(m)

Direction

Staff Reading

(m)

Difference

in

Elevation

(m)

H.I (m)

R.L(m)

Remarks

B.S I.S F.S Rise Fall

A 3.005 108.620 105.615 B.M.

1 0+00 2.285 0.720 106.335

2 0+10 1.560 0.725 107.060

3 0+20 1.785 0.225 106.835

4 0+30 2.105 0.320 106.515

B 0+40 2.875 3.105 1.000 108.390 105.515 T.P.1

5 0+50 3.465 0.590 104.925

X 0+53.35 3.955 0.490 104.435

6 0+60 3.120 0.835 105.270

7 0+70 3.015 0.105 105.375

8 0+80 2.580 0.435 105.810

9 0+90 1.955 0.625 106.435

C 1+00 1.465 0.490 106.925 T.P.2

5.880 4.570 3.935 2.625

6. Describe in detail how the cross sectioning done using a leveling instrument.

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Pegs

Distance(m)

Direction

Staff reading (m)

Difference in

elevation (m)

H.I (m)

R.L (m)

Remark

B.S.

I.S.

F.S.

Rise

(m)

Fall (m)

A 3.005 108.620 105.615 B.M.

:

4 0+30 2.105 0.320 106.515 0m

1.850 106.770 2m left

1.725 106.895 4m left

1.680 106.940 6m left

1.985

106.635

2m

right

1.875 106.745 4m

Cross Sectioning

In many projects, terrain information transverse to the longitudinal section (through

profile leveling) is also required such as for highways, railways, canals etc. In those

cases, surveying is carried out at right angle to the central line, generally, at regular

interval is being carried out and is termed as cross- sectioning. If, for any reason, a

cross-section is run in any other direction, the angle with the centre line is required to

be noted. The observations are then recorded as being to the left or right of the centre

line. The notes of the readings are maintained as shown in for taking a cross-section

along the stake point 4. Reduction of levels, Plotting etc. can be done as in case of

profile leveling.

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right

1.780

106.840

6m

right

B 0+40 2.875 3.105 1.000 108.390 105.515 T.P.1

:

7. Derive the value of curvature and refraction corrections.

Curvature correction:

For long sights , the curvature of the earth affects staff readings . The line of sight

is horizontal , but the level lines is curved and parallel to the mean spheroidal

surface of the earth. the vertical distance between the line of sight and thel level

line at a particular place is called the curvature correction. Due to the curvature

objects appear lower than they really are:

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Refraction correction

It varies with temperature, terrain and other atmospheric conditions. It is

usually considered to be one seventh times but in opposite nature to the error

due to curvature. To minimize this error, reciprocal observation at the same

instant of time is required to be adopted.In actual field condition, the line of

sight through a level is not straight but it bends downward due to the refraction

of rays of light as it passes through the intervening medium.

Cr= 1/7 × (D2/2R)

8. When is reciprocal leveling done? Describe the method along with a sketch.

In the case of an obstacle like river valley, it is not possible to set the up the level

midway between two points on the opposite banks. In such cases the method of

reciprocal leveling is adopted, which involv3es reciprocal observations from both

banks of the river or valley. Two sets of staff readings are taken by holding the staff on

both banks. In this case it is found that the errors are completely eliminated and the

true difference of level is equal to the mean of the two apparent differences of level.

The principle is explained as follows.

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Procedure:

1. Suppose A and B are two points on the opposite banks of a river. The level is set

up very near a and after proper temporary adjustment , staff readings are taken

at A and B. Suppose the readings are a1 and b1.

2. 2. The level is shifted and set up very near B and after proper adjustment , staff

readings are taken aat A and B .Suppose the readings are a2 and b2.

Let h = true difference of level between A and B

e = Combined error due to curvature , refraction and collimation

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9. Describe the two peg method of adjustment along with a neat sketch.

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10. What are the different methods of calculation of area and explain any two.

(i) Mid-Ordinate rule (ii) Average Ordinate rule

(iii) Trapezoidal rule

(iv) Simpson rule.

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11. State Trapezidal rule and derive the expressionfor it.

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12. State Simpson’s one third rule and derive the expression for it

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CONTOURS

13. Explain the uses of contours maps.

Contours provide valuable information about the nature of terrain. This is very

important for selection of sites, determination of catchment area of a drainage basin,

to find intervisibility between stations etc. Some of the salient uses of contours are

described below

Nature of Ground

To visualize the nature of ground along a cross section of interest,

To Locate Route

Contour map provides useful information for locating a route at a given gradient such

as highway, canal, sewer line etc.

Intervisibility between Stations

When the intervisibility between two points can not be ascertained by

inspection of the area, it can be determined using contour map.

To Determine Catchment Area or Drainage Area

The catchment area of a river is determined by using contour map. The watershed line

which indicates the drainage basin of a river passes through the ridges and saddles of

the terrain around the river. Thus, it is always perpendicular to the contour lines. The

catchment area contained between the watershed line and the river outlet is then

measured with a planimeter

Storage capacity of a Reservoir

The storage capacity of a reservoir is determined from contour map. The contour line

indicating the full reservoir level (F.R.L) is drawn on the contour map. The area

enclosed between successive contours are measured by planimeter .The volume of

water between F.R.L and the river bed is finally estimated by using either Trapezoidal

formula or Prismoidal formula.

14. Explain the characteristics of contours.

Characteristics of Contour

The principal characteristics of contour lines which help in plotting or reading a

contour map are as follows:

1. The variation of vertical distance between any two contour lines is assumed to

be uniform. Contours are continuous.

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(Fig: Contours are continuous)

2. The horizontal distance between any two contour lines indicates the amount of

slope and varies inversely on the amount of slope. Thus, contours are spaced

equally for uniform slope ; closely for steep slope contours; widely for moderate

slope

(Fig: Slope )

3. The steepest slope of terrain at any point on a contour is represented along the

normal of the contour at that point . They are perpendicular to ridge and valley

lines where they cross such lines.

4. Contours do not pass through permanent structures such as buildings

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5. Contours of different elevations cannot cross each other (caves and overhanging

cliffs are the exceptions).

6. Contours of different elevations cannot unite to form one contour (vertical cliff

is an exception).

7. Contour lines cannot begin or end on the plan.

8. A contour line must close itself but need not be necessarily within the limits of

the map.

9. A closed contour line on a map represents either depression or hill . A set of

ring contours with higher values inside, depicts a hill whereas the lower value

inside, depicts a depression (without an outlet).

(Fig: Contours showing Hill)

(Fig: Contours showing Depression)

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10.Contours deflect uphill at valley lines and downhill at ridge lines. Contour lines in

U-shape cross a ridge and in V-shape cross a valley at right angles. The concavity in

contour lines is towards higher ground in the case of ridge and towards lower

ground in the case of valley

(Fig: Contours showing valley)

(Fig: Contours showing Ridge)

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11. If contour lines are meeting in some portion, it shows the existence of vertical cliff.

12. If contour lines cross each other it shows the existence of a overhanging cliff or a cave.

15. Explain the Direct methods of contouring or methods of locating contours.

The method of establishing / plotting contours in a plan or map is known as contouring. It

requires planimetric position of the points and drawing of contours from elevations of the

plotted points. Contouring involves providing of vertical control for location of points on

the contours and horizontal control for planimetric plotting of points.

DIRECT METHODS

In general, the field methods of contouring may be divided into two classes:

Vertical control : In this method, a benchmark is required in the project area. The level is

set up on any commanding position and back sight is taken on the bench mark. Let the

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back sight reading on the bench mark be 1.485 m. If the reduced level of the bench mark

is 100 m, the height of instrument would be 100 + 1.485 = 101.485 m. To locate the

contour of 100.5 m value, the staff man is directed to occupy the position on the ground

where the staff reading is 101.485 -100.500 = 0.985 m. Mark all such positions on the

ground where the staff reading would be 0.985 m by inserting pegs. Similarly locate the

points where the staff reading would be 101.485 -101 = 0.485 m for 101m contour. The

contour of 101.5 m cannot be set from this setting of the instrument because the height of

instrument for this setting of the instrument is only 101.485 m. Therefore, locating

contours of higher value, the instrument has to be shifted to some other suitable position.

Establish a forward station on a firm ground and take fore sight on it. This point acts as a

point of known elevation, for shifting the position of the instrument to another position,

from where the work proceeds in the similar manner till the entire area is contoured.

Horizontal control : The horizontal control is generally provided by method of plane table

surveying or locating the positions of points by other details in which will be discussed in

later module (Figure 17.11).

Radial Method

In this method, a number of radial lines are set out at known angular interval at each

station and points are marked at the ground at convenient distance apart on the rays that

are set. Spot levels of these points are determined by leveling. The points are plotted to the

scale of the map and spot levels are entered. The contours of desired values are then

located by interpolation. This method is convenient in hilly terrain with level stations

chosen at high points so as to command a large area from each. Horizontal control may be

obtained by taping (Figure).

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16.Explain the In Direct methods of contouring.

INDIRECT METHODS

In this method, points are located in the field, generally as corners of well-shaped

geometrical figures such as squares, rectangles, and spot levels are determined. Elevations

of desired contours are interpolated in between spot levels and contour lines are drawn by

joining points of equal elevation.

Indirect methods are less expensive, less time consuming and less tedious as compared to

the direct method. These methods are commonly employed in small scale surveys of large

areas or during mapping of irregular surface or steep slope. There are THREE different

ways usually employed for indirect method of contouring:

(i) Cross section method is most suitable for preparing contour maps for road works, rail

works, canals etc.

Typically, this type of land has a very long strip but narrow width.

The steps involved are as follows:

i) The centre line of the strip of land is first marked

ii) Lines perpendicular to the longitudinal strip are marked dividing the strip into equal

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iii) The perpendicular lines are divided into equally spaced divisions, thus forming

rectangular grids.

iv) Levels are taken at the intersection of the grid lines to obtain the cross-section profile of

the strip of land.

v) Contour map is plotted in the office by interpolating points of equal elevation based on

the levels taken at site.

(ii) Squares or grid method is suitable for contouring of plains or gently sloping grounds.

The steps adopted are as follows:

i) Mark square grids on the land to be surveyed. The grid size would depend on the extent

of survey.

Generally a 1m x 1m grid is selected for small works and a larger grid size for large works

ii) Levels are taken at all the corners of the square and the intersection of the diagonal.

iii) Levels taken on the intersection of diagonals is used for verification of the interpolation.

vi) Contour map is plotted in the office by interpolating points of equal elevation based on

the levels taken on the corners of the square.

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(iii) Tacheometric method is adopted for contouring of very steep hills.

The steps are as follows:

i) Set up the tacheometer at the top of the steep hill. Tacheometer is a theodolite fitted

with stadia diaphragm. The stadia diaphragm has three horizontal parallel hairs instead of

one as found in a conventional cross hair diaphragm.

ii) With the help of a tacheometer it is possible to determine the horizontal distance of the

point from the telescope as well its vertical level.

iii) The steep hill is surveyed at three levels – the base of the hill, the mid-level of the hill

and the top level of the hill.

iv) Using the tacheometer reading are taken all around the hill at equal angular intervals

on all these three

levels.

v) The radial plot thus obtained is worked in the office to interpolate points of equal

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elevation for contour mapping.

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17. Compare Direct and Indirect methods.

Sl.No DIRECT METHOD INDIRECT METHOD 1

Very accurate but slow and tedious

Not very accurate but quicker and

less tedious.

2 Expensive Reasonable cost 3

Appropriate for small projects requiring

high accuracy, e.g., layout of building,

factory, structural foundations, etc.

Suitable for large projects requiring

moderate to low accuracy, e.g.,

layout of highway, railway, canal,

etc. 4

More suitable for low undulating

terrain.

Suitable for hilly terrain.

5

Calculations need to be carried out in

thefield Calculation in the field is not

mandatory. 6

After contouring, calculation cannot be

checked. Calculations can be checked as and

when needed

18. Explain Interpolation of contours in detail.

Interpolation of the contours is the process of spacing the contours proportionately

between the plotted ground points established by indirect methods. The methods of

interpolation are based on the assumption that the slope of ground between the two

points is uniform.

The chief methods of interpolation are (i) By estimation (ii) By arithmetic calculation (iii) By

graphical method.

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19. Explain with neat sketches how leveling is done in the difficult circumstances.

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20. List the sources of error in leveling

All levelling instruments are subject to three principal sources of errors

Instrumental

Error due to imperfect adjustments

Error due to sluggish nbubble

Error due to movement of objective slide

Rod not of standard length.

Error due to defective joint

Natural

Earth’s curvature

Atmospheric refraction

Variation in temperature

Settlement of tripod or turning points

Wind vibrations

Personal

Mistakes in manipulation

Mistakes in rod handling

Mistakes in reading the rod

Errors in sighting

Mistakes in recording

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