ASSIGNMENT 9
Textbook Assignment: “Engineering and Land Surveys.” Pages 10-1 through 10-29.
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Learning Objective: Identify the
types, purpose, and objectives of
route surveys. Describe the
general procedures used in route
surveys.
A data-design survey obtains what
type of information?
1.
Preliminary data needed
for planning a project only
2.
Topographic information
for highways only
3.
Information for planning
and designing a project
4.
The same information as
a route survey
What type of construction survey
locates both horizontal and
vertical control points?
1.
Route
2.
Layout
3.
As-built
4.
Preliminary
Route surveys may be used for which
of the following purposes?
1.
Above-ground utilities
2.
Underground utilities
3.
Roads
4.
Each of the above
Which of the following elements
of a route survey must always be
performed?
1.
Reconnaissance survey
2.
Preliminary survey
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Final-location survey
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The power transmission lines are
being replaced. Which of the
following surveys should you
perform?
1.
Reconnaissance
2.
Preliminary
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Final location
The reconnaissance survey for
electrical lines is performed by
guidelines unique to that survey.
1.
True
2.
False
When performing a reconnaissance
survey, you should perform what
action first?
1.
Study all the available maps
of the area
2.
Visit the proposed site
3.
Prepare a topographic map
4.
Locate existing utilities
When should the preliminary route
survey be conducted?
1.
Prior to selecting tentative
routes
2.
Before the reconnaissance
survey
3.
Just prior to the stakeout
survey
4.
After the tentative routes
have been selected
When the route for the distribution
line has been selected, a plan and
profile are plotted. Which of the
following elevations are shown?
1.
Finish grade
2.
Existing grade
3.
Top of the poles
4.
Both 2 and 3 above
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