Mine Surveying - I — Summer 2023

List out different methods of measurement of horizontal angle. Explain repetition methods in brief.

Discuss the basic definition and objectives of mine surveying.

Explain closing error and its adjustment.

Explain the reduction of data with the help of a tacheometric table.

Define the term levelling. Discuss the objective of levelling.

Define the traverse survey. Explain the systems of traversing with theodolite.

Explain the general procedure for fieldwork in tacheometric surveying.

Describe the principles of surveying.

Discuss the various methods of contouring.

Explain the classification of surveying.

Explain land surveying and instruments used in land surveying.

Discuss the characteristics of contours with the help of sketches.

Explain surveying measurements and errors.

Explain the different types of theodolite.

Explain the divisions and importance of surveying to engineers.

Describe the temporary and permanent adjustment of theodolite. Explain how each of the adjustments is affected.

List out different types of level. Explain dumpy level with neat sketch.

Discuss the main sources of errors in plane tabling. Explain how they can be kept to the minimum.

Explain the instruments used in leveling.

Define tacheometry. Describe the conditions under which tacheometric surveying is advantageous.

Describe the classification of triangulation survey.

Explain the measurement of area and volume by Trapezoidal and Simpson's rule.

Explain how you would determine the constants of a tacheometer.

Describe the principle involved in a triangulation survey.

Describe the construction, use, tests and adjustment of Miner’s dial.1