This module is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of land surveying technology. The module will provide surveying and levelling information, together with practical experience that will enable the student to carry out simple survey tasks on site. This will include the establishment of control points and the use of level instrumentation for height determination. This module aims to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the basic theory and the field and computational techniques used in land surveying.
Levelling Surveying Instrumentation
Use of automatic and digital levels.Calibration and maintenance.
Levelling
Levelling theory and calculation.Intermediate levels.Grid levelling and Inverse levelling.
Contours, Gradients and Grids
Methods of contouring (Direct and Indirect).Interpolation.
Earthworks
Plotting profiles for calculation of cut and fill. Longitudinal and cross sections.Site rails for controlling grading excavations.
Area and volume Calculation
Regular and Irregular area calculation.Planimeters and digitisation.Volumetric calculations using different methods (spot heights, contours, end areas, etc)
Lectures: These will provide the module's theoretical foundation. They will cover key concepts and principles with examples.
Tutorials: Interactive sessions where students can apply the concepts learned in lectures. Tutorials will include problem-solving exercises, discussions, and hands-on activities through fieldwork. Labs will be used for calculations and data processing where required.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |