Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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1.

Find the chord length using Rankine s method with radius of the curve being 43.76m and the tangential angle is 87 45 .

A. 2.23m
B. 3.22m
C. 3.98m
D. 5.43m
Answer» B. 3.22m
2.

Find the tangential angle of the curve, if the length of the chord is given as 65m and the degree of the curve is equal to D at 100ft length.

A. 32 38
B. 32 30
C. 23 30
D. 2 30
Answer» C. 23 30
3.

Find the deflection angle for various points if the value of is given as 24 and = 48 .

A. 54 40
B. 45 48
C. 45 40
D. 50 40
Answer» D. 50 40
4.

Which of the following describes the advantage of Rankine s method?

A. Curve can be set only at P.T
B. Curve can be set only at P.C
C. Curve can be set in multiple operations
D. Curve can be set in one operation
Answer» E.
5.

If the degree of the curve is equal to D at 20m chord, find the tangential angle with length of the chord being 5.6m.

A. 2 28
B. 12 28
C. 2 12
D. 22 28
Answer» B. 12 28
6.

Rankine s method is also known as____________

A. Deflection distances method
B. Deflection angles method
C. Tacheometric method
D. Arc bisection method
Answer» C. Tacheometric method
7.

If the value of length of the chord is given as 4m and the radius of the curve as 3.65m, find the tangential angle using Rankine s method.

A. 179 24
B. 173 4
C. 73 24
D. 173 24
Answer» E.
8.

Which among the following is a frequently used process?

A. Rankine s method
B. Tacheometric method
C. Two-theodolite method
D. Bisection of arcs
Answer» B. Tacheometric method
9.

Which among the following is more expensive process for setting a curve?

A. Linear method
B. Rankine s method
C. Two theodolite method
D. Angular method
Answer» D. Angular method
10.

Which of the following method is capable of delivering more accurate output?

A. Linear methods
B. Angular methods
C. Rankine s method
D. Two-theodolite method
Answer» E.
11.

Determine the value of radius of the curve if the length of the chord is given as 2m and the tangential angle as 100 23 .

A. 34.42m
B. 43.24m
C. 34.24m
D. 43.42m
Answer» D. 43.42m
12.

Rankine s method can be applied for setting curves of large radius.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
13.

According to Rankine s method, the formula for finding deflection angle can be given as ____________

A. = 1718.9 * C + R
B. = 1719.8 * C * R
C. = 1781.9 * C / R
D. = 1718.9 * C / R
Answer» E.
14.

In Rankine s method it is assumed that length of arc is equal to its chord.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
15.

Rankine s method will come under which of the following classification?

A. Linear method
B. Instrumental method
C. Angular method
D. Offset method
Answer» C. Angular method