Question 1

Describe the difference between a contour map and a profile map.

Accepted Answer

. A contour map is one which is shown in plan view and uses contour lines to denote the elevations of the land. A profile map shows a section of land as if a slice were cut through it, and the elevations of that section of land are shown at the top.

Question 2

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Define IE. Describe how it is used.

Accepted Answer

. IE is an abbreviation for invert elevation. It is the elevation of the inside of a pipe (sanitary pipe, water pipe, etc.) at a particular station.

Question 4

What is the distance to station poin

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the distance to station poin...

Question 5

Identify at least one difference between residential and commercial site plans.

Accepted Answer

. Parking

Question 6

What is the difference between TIN and TIS?

Accepted Answer

. TIN is the first township no

Question 7

What is the azimuth of a line that has a bearing of S 258 W?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the azimuth of a line...

Question 8

In a profile layout, why is the vertical scale exaggerated from the horizontal scale?

Accepted Answer

. The slope of the l

Question 9

Describe the difference between the rectangular system and the metes and bounds system.

Accepted Answer

. The metes and bounds system describes

Question 10

Describe the angle of repose. Give an example of how it is used.

Accepted Answer

. It is the slope ratio of run to rise w

Question 11

What is the bearing of a line that has an azimuth of 808?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the bearing of a line...

Question 12

Explain the difference between index and intermediate con- tour lines.

Accepted Answer

. Index contour lines are labeled with t

Question 13

What influences the size of the drawing sheet recommended for site plans?

Accepted Answer

. The size of a drawing sheet

Question 14

In addition to the elevation of the excavation site, what does the grading plan show?

Accepted Answer

. Where ar

Question 15

If you were to draw an example of a north arrow on a map showing the area around Caracas, South America, what would be the approximate difference in degrees and direc- tion for the magnetic north arrow? (See Figure 24.12.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you were to draw an example...

Question 16

When looking at a topographical map (one which shows topography), how would you find the difference between an index contour and an intermediate contour?

Accepted Answer

. An index contour occurs every fourth o

Question 17

Is it true or false that one of the advantages of CADD over manual drafting is accuracy?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a "chain"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a "chain"?...

Question 19

Describe the difference between an EDM system and a MOD system.

Accepted Answer

. The EDM system uses electron

Question 20

How large is a section?

Accepted Answer

Approxima

Exam 24: Civil Drafting Problems

Describe the difference between a contour map and a profile map.

Define IE. Describe how it is used.

What is the distance to station poin

Identify at least one difference between residential and commercial site plans.

What is the difference between TIN and TIS?

What is the azimuth of a line that has a bearing of S 258 W?

In a profile layout, why is the vertical scale exaggerated from the horizontal scale?

Describe the difference between the rectangular system and the metes and bounds system.

Describe the angle of repose. Give an example of how it is used.

What is the bearing of a line that has an azimuth of 808?

Explain the difference between index and intermediate con- tour lines.

What influences the size of the drawing sheet recommended for site plans?

In addition to the elevation of the excavation site, what does the grading plan show?

If you were to draw an example of a north arrow on a map showing the area around Caracas, South America, what would be the approximate difference in degrees and direc- tion for the magnetic north arrow? (See Figure 24.12.)

When looking at a topographical map (one which shows topography), how would you find the difference between an index contour and an intermediate contour?

Is it true or false that one of the advantages of CADD over manual drafting is accuracy?

What is a "chain"?

Describe the difference between an EDM system and a MOD system.

How large is a section?

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