Basic Mine Surveying — Winter 2020

What is surveying? Describe basic principle of surveying. List out instruments used for surveying.

Explain construction of Miner’s Dial with neat sketch.

List out various methods for measurements of horizontal angles. Explain repetition method to measure horizontal angle with an example.

List out different types of theodolite. Explain vernier theodolite with neat sketch.

What is leveling? Describe the principle and object of leveling.

Discuss the importance of subsidence survey in mining.

Explain temporary adjustment of theodolite.

Discuss the various characteristics of contours.

Explain reduction of data by the use of tacheometric table.

Explain permanent adjustment of theodolite.

Describe basic concept of triangulation surveying.

Describe the principle of tacheometric surveying. Explain additive and multiplying constants.

Differentiate between Tubular and through compass.

Explain why a theodolite is more accurate than other instruments.

Explain use, tests and adjustments of Miner’s Dial.

Explain the procedure for omitted measurements of traversing.

Discuss the general procedure for field work of tacheometric surveying.

Explain measurements of vertical angles with theodolite.

Explain dumpy level with neat sketch.

What is closing error? Explain Bowditch’s Rule and Transit Rule.

Explain leveling instruments in brief.

Discuss the various uses of theodolite in mine surveying.

Explain wye level with neat sketch.

Explain interpolation of contours in brief.