Ashok Sapkota

Ashok Sapkota is a dedicated engineer currently serving at the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation in Nepal. With a strong educational background, Ashok completed his Bachelor's degree from the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Pulchowk Campus, Nepal. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Construction Management at the same prestigious institution.

Ashok's professional expertise lies in water resources and irrigation engineering, where he applies his knowledge to contribute to Nepal's water management and agricultural development.

Beyond his professional commitments, Ashok is passionate about sharing his engineering insights. He regularly writes blogs on various engineering topics, aiming to educate and inspire others in the field.

With a combination of practical experience, ongoing advanced education, and a drive to share knowledge, Ashok Sapkota represents the new generation of engineers working to shape Nepal's future.

A distance of 2000 meters was measured by a 30 meter chain. Later on, it was detected that the chain was 0.1 meter too long. Another 500 meter (i.e., total 2500 m) was measured and it was detected that the chain was 0.15 meter too long. If the length of the chain in the initial stage, was quite correct, determine the exact length that was measured.

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Problem Statement A distance was measured using a 30 metre chain, which was initially correct (30.0 m). After measuring a […]

A distance of 2000 meters was measured by a 30 meter chain. Later on, it was detected that the chain was 0.1 meter too long. Another 500 meter (i.e., total 2500 m) was measured and it was detected that the chain was 0.15 meter too long. If the length of the chain in the initial stage, was quite correct, determine the exact length that was measured. Read More »

A 20 m chain was found to be 4 cm too long after chaining 1400 m. It was 8 cm too long at the end of day’s work after chaining a total distance of 2420 m. If the chain was correct before commencement of the work, find the true distance.

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Problem Statement A 20 m chain was used for surveying. It was found to be exactly correct (20.00 m) before

A 20 m chain was found to be 4 cm too long after chaining 1400 m. It was 8 cm too long at the end of day’s work after chaining a total distance of 2420 m. If the chain was correct before commencement of the work, find the true distance. Read More »

The length of a survey line was measured using a chain with a nominal length of 30 m and found to be 631.5 m. Upon comparison with a standard, the chain was found to be actually 0.10 m too long. Find the true length of the survey line.

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Problem Statement The length of a survey line was measured using a chain with a nominal length of 30 m

The length of a survey line was measured using a chain with a nominal length of 30 m and found to be 631.5 m. Upon comparison with a standard, the chain was found to be actually 0.10 m too long. Find the true length of the survey line. Read More »

A rectangular plot of land measures 30 cm × 40 cm on a cadastral map drawn on a scale of 1 : 5000. Calculate its area in hectares. If a topographical sheet (toposheet) of the area is compiled on a scale of 1 : 50,000, what will be the plot’s area on the toposheet?

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Problem Statement A rectangular plot of land measures 30 cm × 40 cm on a cadastral map drawn on a

A rectangular plot of land measures 30 cm × 40 cm on a cadastral map drawn on a scale of 1 : 5000. Calculate its area in hectares. If a topographical sheet (toposheet) of the area is compiled on a scale of 1 : 50,000, what will be the plot’s area on the toposheet? Read More »

The area of a plot on a map is measured using a planimeter and found to be 10.22 cm². The original scale of the map was 1 : 25,000. However, the map has shrunk over time, such that a line originally 5 cm long now measures only 4.8 cm. What is the correct field area of the plot in hectares?

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Problem Statement The area of a plot on a map is measured using a planimeter and found to be 10.22

The area of a plot on a map is measured using a planimeter and found to be 10.22 cm². The original scale of the map was 1 : 25,000. However, the map has shrunk over time, such that a line originally 5 cm long now measures only 4.8 cm. What is the correct field area of the plot in hectares? Read More »

A plot of land acquired for a factory site measures 25 cm × 20 cm on a village map drawn to a scale of 1 cm = 100 m. What is its area in hectares? What will be its area on a toposheet with a scale of 1 : 50,000?

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Problem Statement A plot of land acquired for a factory site measures 25 cm × 20 cm on a village

A plot of land acquired for a factory site measures 25 cm × 20 cm on a village map drawn to a scale of 1 cm = 100 m. What is its area in hectares? What will be its area on a toposheet with a scale of 1 : 50,000? Read More »

A surveyor measured the distance between two points on a plan and calculated the length to be equal to 650 m assuming the scale of the plan was 1 cm = 50 m. Later, it was discovered that the actual scale of the plan was 1 cm = 40 m. Find the true distance between the points.

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Problem Statement A surveyor measured the distance between two points on a plan and calculated the length to be equal

A surveyor measured the distance between two points on a plan and calculated the length to be equal to 650 m assuming the scale of the plan was 1 cm = 50 m. Later, it was discovered that the actual scale of the plan was 1 cm = 40 m. Find the true distance between the points. Read More »

A body of weight 20 N is suspended by two strings 5 m and 12 m long and other ends being fastened to the extremities of a rod of length 13 m. If the rod be so held that the body hangs immediately below its middle point, find out the tensions in the strings.

A body of weight 20 N is suspended by two strings 5 m and 12 m long and other ends being fastened to the extremities of a rod of length 13 m. If the rod be so held that the bodyhangs immediately below its middle point, find out the tensions in the strings.

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Problem Statement A body of weight 20 N is suspended by two strings, OA (5 m long) and OB (12

A body of weight 20 N is suspended by two strings 5 m and 12 m long and other ends being fastened to the extremities of a rod of length 13 m. If the rod be so held that the bodyhangs immediately below its middle point, find out the tensions in the strings. Read More »

A string is tied to two point at the same level and a smooth ring of weight W, which can slide freely along the string, is pulled by horizontal force P. If, in the position of equilibrium the portions of the string are inclined at 60° and 30° to the vertical. Find the value of P and the tension in the string.

A string is tied to two point at the same level and a smooth ring of weight W, which can slide freely along the string, is pulled by horizontal force P. If, in the position of equilibrium the portions of the string are inclined at 60° and 30° to the vertical. Find the value of P and the tension in the string.

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Problem Statement A string is tied to two points (A and B) at the same level. A smooth ring of

A string is tied to two point at the same level and a smooth ring of weight W, which can slide freely along the string, is pulled by horizontal force P. If, in the position of equilibrium the portions of the string are inclined at 60° and 30° to the vertical. Find the value of P and the tension in the string. Read More »

A smooth sphere of weight ‘W’ is supported in contact with a smooth vertical wall by a string fastened to a point on its surface, the end being attached to a point on the wall. If the length of the string is equal to the radius of sphere, find tensions in the string and reaction on the wall.

A smooth sphere of weight ‘W’ is supported in contact with a smooth vertical wall by a string fastened to a point on its surface, the end being attached to a point on the wall.If the length of the string is equal to the radius of sphere, find tensions in the string and reactionon the wall.

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Problem Statement A smooth sphere of weight ‘W’ is supported in contact with a smooth vertical wall by a string

A smooth sphere of weight ‘W’ is supported in contact with a smooth vertical wall by a string fastened to a point on its surface, the end being attached to a point on the wall.If the length of the string is equal to the radius of sphere, find tensions in the string and reactionon the wall. Read More »

A machine weighing 1500 N is supported by two chains attached to some point on the machine. One of these ropes goes to the eye bolts in the wall and is inclined 30° to the horizontal and other goes to the hook in ceiling and is inclined at 45° to the horizontal. Find the tensions in the two chains.

A machine weighing 1500 N is supported by two chains attached to some pointon the machine. One of these ropes goes to the eye bolts in the wall and is inclined 30° to the horizontaland other goes to the hook in ceiling and is inclined at 45° to the horizontal. Find the tensions in thetwo chains.

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Problem Statement A machine weighing 1500 N is supported by two chains attached to some point on the machine. One

A machine weighing 1500 N is supported by two chains attached to some pointon the machine. One of these ropes goes to the eye bolts in the wall and is inclined 30° to the horizontaland other goes to the hook in ceiling and is inclined at 45° to the horizontal. Find the tensions in thetwo chains. Read More »

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