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Define the following terms as used in construction surveying:
(setting out;
Gi) bench mark;
(iit) gradient;
Gv) formation evel;
(9) invert level.
(S marks)
‘Table 4 shows observations and data used when setting out a sewer line between
points Pand Q, 120m apart at a gradient of 1:130 10 Q. If the invert level at point is
112.250 m, compute:
(invert level at point
(i) sight rl evel at point Pand Qif a 3.0 m boring rod is used.
(ii) Invert level at point R, 30 m from point Q online PQ produced at the same
sradient,
(Gc) ‘The height of sight rails on ground at 30 m, 60 m and 90 m 120 m.
(15 marks)
Fy HC RI
117.064 | 116.320
114.028
114256
114393
114.038
113.933,
0744 116.32016.40m
1 vertical and 3 horizontal
420m :
1 in 14 at right angles tothe the centre line
(8) road has» formation wid of 9.50 m and side slopes af! vertical to 1 horizontal
{neut, and } vertical to 3 horizontal in fll, The original ground has a crossfall of
| vertical S horizontal. 1 the depth ofthe exeavation atthe centre ine 130.5 mm.
cetleulae the side widths and the areas of eu a ill (Smarks)
J" rabie's Shows ke oniours and their respective areas, Using end ares method,
oy
determine the volume enclosed, (S marks)
Table3 7
Contour] 190] 188_[ 186 | isa ]is>
Area | 3150 | 2400 | 16%] 830 [aio
(e) Outline seven importance of setting out in engineering works,