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JNTU B.Tech II SURVEYING AND OFFSHORE STRUCTURES Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R16)
This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question in Part B carries 10 marks.
Part A
Differentiate between Meridian and Azimuth.
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A Meridian is a fixed reference line, such as the true north-south line, used for determining directions. An Azimuth is the horizontal angle measured clockwise from a reference meridian to a survey line.
Define: face left, face right and line of collimation.
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Face Left: The condition of the theodolite when the vertical circle is to the left of the telescope during an observation. Face Right: The condition when the vertical circle is to the right of the telescope. Line of Collimation: The imaginary line passing through the optical center of the objective lens and the intersection of the crosshairs in the diaphragm.
Define reduced level and axis of telescope.
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List out the uses of contour map.
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Define hydrographic surveying and give its applications.
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What are the three segments of GPS?
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Differentiate between surveying and geomatics.
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List out the principles of subsea surveying.
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Define moment of inertia and mass moment of inertia.
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List out the types of complaint structures.
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Part B
Briefly explain about principles of surveying.
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Discuss the basic principles of EDM.
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Explain the features and use of an electronic theodolite.
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Briefly explain about the temporary adjustments of a theodolite.
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Explain the different methods of levelling with suitable sketches.
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What are the different methods of contouring? Describe any method along with sketch.
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What is a Total station? Discuss the step wise procedure to measure distances and angles in the field by using Total station.
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List out the types of shore line surveys and explain any one in detail.
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What is subsea surveying? Explain about the various methods of collecting wave data in subsea surveying.
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Explain the methods of measuring the current from surface waves.
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Describe the procedure for installation and operation of offshore structures.
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Write short notes on:
Stability of floating structures
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Offshore concrete structures.
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