Mine Surveying - I — Winter 2021

Explain the instruments used in leveling.

Discuss the basic definition and objectives of mine surveying.

List out the different methods of measurement of horizontal angle. Explain repetition method.

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

Define leveling. Discuss the principle and objectives of leveling.

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

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

Define land surveying. List out the instruments used in land surveying.

Discuss various methods of interpolating the contours.

Explain the classification of surveying.

Differentiate between tubular and through compass.

List out different types of level. Explain Dumpy Level with neat sketch.

Explain surveying measurements and errors.

Discuss the use of planimeter.

Explain the different parts of theodolite.

Discuss about the temporary and permanent adjustment of theodolite.

Discuss the use of clinometer.

Explain how you would determine the constants of a tacheometer.

Explain omitted measurements and their calculations.

Describe the classification of triangulation survey.

Describe with the help of sketches the characteristics of contours.

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

Explain the divisions and importance of surveying to engineers.

Discuss the principle involved in a triangulation survey.

Explain the general procedure for field work in tacheometric surveying.