Department of Technical Education

State Board of Technical Education &Training (TS)

Course Title: Basic Surveying Course Code : 18C-105C

Semester: I Semester Course Group : Core

Teaching Scheme in Hrs(L:T:P): 45:15:0 Credits : 3
Type of Course : Lecture+Assignments Total Contact Hours : 60 Periods
CIE : 60 Marks SEE : 40 Marks

Course Content and Blue Print of Marks for SEE

Unit Unit Name Hours/Periods Questions to Marks Weightage

No be set for Weightage %
SEE
R U A
1 Introduction to surveying 08 2 0 0 4 4
2 Principles and instruments in 12
1 1 1 17 15
chain surveying
3 Operations and errors in Chain 10
1 1 1 17 15
Surveying
4 Obstacles and calculation of 10
1 1 1 17 15
areas
5 Principles & instruments in 10
2 2 1 24 23
compass surveying
6 Compass Traversing and errors 10 3 1 2 31 28
Total 60 10 6 6 110 100
Pre requisites
This course requires the basic knowledge of Trigonometry and basics of map study

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Familiarize with the basic principles of Surveying

CO2 : Explain the Principles and instruments used in chain surveying in the field
CO3 : Familiarize with Standard operations and errors encountered in field during chain
surveying
CO4 : Explain the methods of overcoming different obstacles in Chain Surveying and calculate
the areas of irregular boundaries
CO5 : Explain the principles and procedures of Compass Surveying and acquaint with checking
for local attraction to compute included angles from given bearings
CO6 : Plot the closed traverse for the given data and adjust the closing error by using Bowditch
rule
 Course Contents

UNIT 1: Introduction to Surveying Duration: 8 Periods((L: 6 – T:2)

Concept of Surveying - purpose of Surveying - Divisions of
surveying- Classification of Surveying based on different criteria-
Fundamental principles of Surveying -Measurements-Units and
conversions-Instruments used for taking linear and angular
measurements-
UNIT 2: Principles and Instruments in Chain Surveying Duration: 12 Periods((L: 9 – T:3)
a) Purpose and Principle of Chain Surveying -Suitability of
ChainSurveying-Survey stations and their selection-Survey lines
and offsets -Purpose-Perpendicular and oblique- Instruments used
in Chain survey and their function
b) Ranging a survey line- Direct ranging and Indirect ranging -
Chaining a line -Duties of leader and follower- Chaining on a
sloping ground
UNIT 3:Operations and Errors in chain surveying Duration: 10Periods(L: 7.5 – T:2.5)
a) Errors in ordinary chaining -Correction due to incorrect length of
Chain- problems
b) Different operations in Chain Surveying- Setting out right angles
with cross staff- Cross staff survey - Field work procedure-
Recording field notes - Field book - Conventional signs.

UNIT 4: Obstacles and calculation of areas Duration: 10 Periods(L: 7.5 – T:2.5)

a) Obstacles in chaining-methods to overcome obstacles-Problems
b) Calculations of area -Average ordinate, Mid-ordinate,
Trapezoidaland Simpson's rules.
UNIT 5:Principles and instruments in compass surveying
Duration: 10 Periods(L:7.5 – T:2.5)
a)Introduction, Purpose, principle and uses of compass Survey- -
Description working and use of Prismatic compass - Operations in
using Compass before taking readings
b) Concept of Meridian-Types of meridians - Bearing and angle-
Designation of bearings- Whole Circle Bearing, Quadrantal Bearing
–Conversions
c) Local attraction-detection and correction
UNIT 6:Compass Traversing and errors Duration: 10 Periods(L: 7.5 – T:2.5)
a) Field work in Compass Survey -field notesTraverse-Open and
Closed Traverse -traverse using prismatic compass.
b) Magnetic declination-Variation of Magnetic declination -
calculation of true bearings-Determination of included angles from
the given bearings and vice versa in compass traverse.
c) Plotting of Compass traverse - closing error and adjustment by
Bowditch graphical method.
d) Errors in Compass Surveying.

Recommended Books
 1. Surveying - N.N.Basak - Tata McGraw Hill
2. Surveying Vol-I - S.K.Duggal -McGraw Hill Edn (India) Pvt Ltd
3. Surveying and Levelling Vol -1 -Kulkarni and Kanetkar
4. Surveying and Levelling Vol. - 1 - B.C. Punmia
5. Surveying and Levelling -Vol -1 -R.Agor- Khanna Publishers

Suggested E-Learning references

1.www.elearning.com/survey
2. http://nptel.ac.in

Specific Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to
1.1 State the concept of surveying.
1.2 State the purpose of surveying.
1.3 Distinguish between Plane and Geodetic surveying.
1.4 List the units of linear and angular measurements in Surveying and
conversions.
1.5 List the instruments used for taking linear and angular
measurements.
1.6 Classify surveys based on different criteria
1.7 State the fundamental principles of surveying.
1.8 State and explain the stages of survey operations.
2.1 State the purpose of Chain surveying
2.2 State the principle of Chain surveying.
2.3 Explain the principles used in Chain triangulation.
2.4 List different instruments used in Chain Surveying.
2.5 Explain the functions of different instruments used in ChainSurveying.
2.6 List the points to be followed while selecting the survey stations
2.7 Define ranging
2.8 Explain the methods of ranging a line.
3.1 List the operations involved in chaining on 1. Flat ground,2.Sloping ground
3.2 Describe the method of setting out right angles with or without Cross staff
3.3 Explain the field work procedure &Method of recording field observations.
3.4 Know the errors in Chain surveying.
3.5 Determine the corrections for measurement due to incorrect length of chain.
4.1 Explain the methods of overcoming different obstacles in chain surveying.
 4.2 Calculate the areas of irregular boundaries using
a) Average Ordinate rule
b) Mid -Ordinate rule
c) Trapezoidal rule
d) Simpson's rule.
5.1 State the purpose of Compass surveying.
5.2 State the principles and uses of Compass surveying.
5.3 Identify the parts of Prismatic Compass
5.4 Explain the functions of parts of Prismatic Compass
5.5 Define terms
a) Whole Circle Bearing
b) Quadrantal Bearing
c) True meridian
d) Magnetic meridian
e) True bearing
f) Magnetic bearing
g) Dip
h) Declination
i) Local attraction.
5.6 Convert Whole Circle Bearing into Quadrantal Bearing and vice versa.
5.7 Explain the effect of local attraction
5.8 Compute corrected bearings for local attraction.
6.1 Compute the included angles of lines in a Compass traverse.
6.2 Explain the operations involved in field in compass Surveying
6.3 Explain methods of recording field notes.
6.4 Explain the method of plotting closed traverse and adjusting closing error by
Bowditch rule.
6.5 List the errors in Compass surveying.
Suggested Student Activities
1. Tech fest/Srujana
2. Paper/Poster presentation
3. Quiz
4. Group discussion
5. Surprise test
CO-PO Mapping Matrix
 Linked PO

Individual and Team

Engineering Tools
Experiments and

Lifelong learning
Basic knowledge

Communication
Environment &
sustainability
Engineer and
Knowledge
Discipline

practice

society

Ethics

work
CO PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10
CO1 2 3 2 2 2 1,2,3,8,9
CO2 1 3 2 2 2 2 1,2,3,4,8,9
CO3 3 2 2 2 1 2 2 1,2,3,4,7,8,9
CO4 3 3 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
CO5 3 2 3 2 2,3,4,8
CO6 3 3 2 3 3 3 1,2,3,4,9,10

Internal Evaluation

Test Units Marks

Mid Sem 1 1 and 2 20
Mid Sem 2 3 and 4 20
Slip Test 1 1 and 2 5
Slip Test 2 3 and 4 5
Assignments 5
Seminars 5
Total 60

QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR MID SEMESTER EXAMS

Sl.No Description Level No of Marks for Choice Total

Questions each Marks
question
01 Part-A Remembering(R) 4 1 Nil 4 Marks
02 Part-B Understanding(U) 4 3 2 6 Marks
03 Part-C Application(A) 4 5 2 10 Marks
Total Marks 20 Marks
MID SEM-I EXAM
S.No Unit No R U A Remarks
1 Unit-I 1,2 5(a) 7(a)
5(b) 7(b)
2 Unit-II 3,4 6(a) 8(a)
6(b) 8(b)
Total Questions 4 4 4
MID SEM-II EXAM
S.No Unit No R U A Remarks
1 Unit-III 1,2 5(a) 7(a)
5(b) 7(b)
 2 Unit-IV 3,4 6(a) 8(a)
6(b) 8(b)
Total Questions 4 4 4
The length of answer for each question framed in respect of Part-A, B&C shall not
exceed ¼ of a page,1 page and 2 pages respectively
 QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR SEMESTER END EXAM

Sl.No Description Level No of Marks for Choice Total

Questions each Marks
question
01 Part-A Remembering(R) 8 1 Nil 8 Marks
02 Part-B Understanding(U) 8 3 4 12 Marks
03 Part-C Application(A) 8 5 4 20 Marks
Total Marks 40 Marks

Questions to be set for SEE

Unit No
R U A
I
Q1 Q9(a) Q9(a)
II
III
Q2 Q10(a) Q10(a)
IV Q4
Q9(b), Q9(b),
V Q5,Q6
Q11(a), Q11(b) Q11(a), Q11(b)
Q3
Q10(b), Q10(b),
VI Q7,Q8
Q12(a), Q12(b) Q12(a), Q12(b)
Total Questions 8 8 8
 State Board of Technical Education and Training,Telangana
Model Question paper
DCE I semester Mid Semester-I Examination

Corse Code:18C-105C Duration: 1hour

Course Name: Surveying-I Max.Marks:20 Marks

PART-A
Answer all questions, Each Question carries one mark 4x1 = 04 Marks
1) List the divisions of survey based on methods employed.
2) What are the units of angular measurements?
3) Define surveying
4) What is the principle of chain surveying
PART-B
Answer two questions, Each Question carries Three marks 2x3 = 06 Marks

5) (a) State any five points to be kept in mind while selecting a survey station.
(or)
5) (b) Brief any three purpose of chain surveying

6) (a) Define ranging and list types of ranging

(or)
6) (b) Write about GPS survey and Theodolite survey

PART-C
Answer two questions, Each Question carries five marks 2x5 = 10 Marks

7) (a) Name the stages of surveying operations and explain any two stages
(or)
7) (b) Explain the classification based on object of survey

8) (a) Explain the direct method of ranging a line

(or)
8) (b) Write about the construction of optical square.
 State Board of Technical Education and Training,Telangana
Model Question paper
DCE I semester Mid Semester-II Examination

Corse Code:18C-105C Duration: 1hour

Course Name: Surveying-I Max.Marks:20 Marks

PART-A
Answer all questions, Each Question carries one mark 4x1 = 04 Marks
1) Draw the conventional signs of a) Metalled road b) Hill.
2) List the errors in chain surveying
3) List the methods adopted to calculate area
4) What do you mean by obstacle in chain surveying?
PART-B
Answer two questions, Each Question carries Three marks 2x3 = 06 Marks
5(a) Write three precautions to be taken while entering/ measuring in field book.
(or)
5(b) Brief about reconnaissance during field work

6(a) State the classification of obstacles of chain survey

(or)
6(b) State and list the terms used in area calculation using average ordinate rule
PART-C
Answer two questions, Each Question carries 05 marks 2x5 = 10 Marks

7(a) Explain the indirect method of calculating the horizontal distance using hypotenusal allowance
(or)
7(b) Explain about cumulative errors in chaining

8(a) B and C are two points on opposite banks of a river along a chain line ABC. A line BD, 60m long
is det out at right angles to the chain line at B. Another line DE is set out at right angles to the
line CD at D, such that the point E is on the chain line and 90m behind the point B. Fine the
width of the river.
(or)
8(b) The following off sets were taken from a survey line to a hedge. Find the areas between survey
line and hedge by using trapezoidal rule

Distance (m) 0 5 10 15
Offset (m) 3.29 4.05 6.23 5.75
 State Board of Technical Education and Training,Telangana
Model Question paper
DCE I semester End Semester-II Examination
Corse Code:18C-105C Duration:2hour
Course Name: Surveying-I Max.Marks:40 Marks

PART-A
Answer all questions, Each Question carries 01 marks 8x1 = 08 Marks
1) Define surveying.
2) What is an obstacle in chain surveying?
3) What is the use of compass?
4) What is an oblique offset?
5) State the principle of compass surveying
6) Define local attraction
7) List the errors in compass surveying
8) What is a traverse
PART-B
Answer two questions, Each Question carries 03 marks 4x3 = 12 Marks
9(a) The area of the field measured with a chain which was 0.5% too short was found to be 32
hectares. What is the true area of the field
(or)
9(b) Write any two purpose and principle of compass surveying

10(a) The area of field was found to be 4000sq.m., when measured with a chain of 30m length. If the
length of the chain was 0.11m too short, find the correct area of the field.
(or)
10(b) Find the True bearing of the line with the following observed magnetic bearing
(i) Bearing of line AB = 189°12', Declination = 2°W
(ii) Bearing of line CD = 72°44', Declination = 1°12'E

11(a)Write three precautions to be taken while surveying to avoid error due to local attraction.
(or)
11(b) What is WCB, Convert the following into Reduced bearing(i) 44°30’ (ii)226° 30’

12(a) What is closing error in traverse, mention the methods to correct it.
(or)
12(b) Write any three precautions to be taken in compass surveying.

PART-C
Answer all questions, Each Question carries five marks 4x5 = 20 Marks

13(a) Explain the indirect method ranging

(or)
13(b) Sketch and label the part of Prismatic compass

14(a) A, B is a chain line crossing a lake. A and B are on the opposite sides of lake. A line AC 270m
long is ranged to the right side of AB. Similarly, a line AD is 330 m, ranged to the left side of AB.
 The points C, B and D are collinear. The length of BC is 150 m. and length of BD is 165 m. Now
find the length of AB.

(or)
14(b) Find the included angles for the given closed traverse ABCDEA from the following data.
Line F.B B.B
o
AB 45 15’ 225o15’
o
BC 123 15’ 303o15’
CD 181o00’ 1o00’
o
DA 289 30’ 109o30’

15(a) The following bearings were taken in a traversing with a compass in a place where local
attraction was suspected. At what stations do you suspect local attraction. Determine the
correct bearings each line.
Line F.B B.B
o
AB 44 30’ 226o30’
o
BC 124 30’ 303o15’
CD 181o00’ 1o00’
o
DA 289 30’ 108o45’
(or)
15(b) Explain with the help of sketch one method of plotting the compass survey

16(a) A closed traverse is conducted in anti-clockwise direction with five stations A,B,C,D and E in
the form of a regular pentagon. If the fore bearing of AB is 45°00’, find the fore bearings of
other sides
(or)
16(b)Explain any two situations which are favourable and unfavourable situations for conducting
compass survey