Building and Structural Surveying N4 December Past Papers and Memos

1. Q1 Basic Principles of SurveyingDefine the following survey terms: 15 marks
2. Q2 Linear Measurements2.1 A length of 250 m was measured with a steel tape at an altitude of 1 700 m 15 marks
3. Q3 Setting Out3.1 What are ranging rods? (2) 10 marks
4. Q4 Basic Concepts ����4.1 A trigonometrical beacon is 1,25 km from where you are standing. How far from 10 marks
5. Q5 Angular Measurement5.1 Convert the following whole circle bearings (WCB) to quadrant bearing (QB). 10 marks
6. Q6 Compass Surveying ������Discuss the function of the following in a compass: 10 marks
7. Q7 Area and Volume7.1 A triangular piece of land has sides of 200 m, 130 m and 100 m. Calculate the 10 marks
8. Q8 Plane Table8.1 Define plane table surveying. (2) 10 marks
9. Q9 Height Measurement9.1 State SIX uses of levelling in surveying. (6) 10 marks

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