Calendar: 1890-1891 Page 784

CXX11 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SECOND YEAR Describe the Theodolite and Circumferentor and their uses Make sketches of them showing their adjustments In laying out an extended survey in open country state the principles upon which it should be carried out using the chain only Illustrate your answer by sketch diagram and indicate the advantage that would accrue if the Theodolite were used Describe how Traverse Survey is made apd "closed Make sketch of the Planimeter and explain how it is used How can the meridian at station be determined by the transit of star Give an example road has to be set out with 20 chain curve for distance of 693 feet It is then continued in straight line for 99 feet and then with curve of 10 chains for 330 feet Describe how this would be done in the field State the requirements of Standing Ordersמ with reference to the junction of proposed railway with an existing railway Indicate by cross section the way in which road altera- tions have to be shown in Deposited Plans for Parliament Describe the way in which short base line has to be measured when it is to be used for extended triangulation Give an example showing how the distance of objects are determined from this base 10 How are side-widths set out on side-long ground 11 Plot of survey made in the field with sections and cross-sections previously prepared FIRST YEAR Sketch the Telescope of Level Describe the various parts and the adjustments Make sketches and explain three ways by which chain lines can be continued past obstacles and across rivers