Setting out a building from its plan involves the following surveying operations:
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Only measuring distances between existing structures
Transferring planned positions and levels from design drawing to ground using theodolite, tape, and level
Making a topographic map of the site
Soil investigation only
Correct Answer
B. Transferring planned positions and levels from design drawing to ground using theodolite, tape, and level
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Setting out (layout): (1) Establish control points (benchmarks, reference lines) from survey; (2) Mark column grid, boundary lines, and excavation limits using coordinates and angles; (3) Use theodolite and tape for precise placement; (4) Transfer levels using level instrument. Reverse of mapping: plan → ground. Critical for structure alignment and level.
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