| CODE | BCE2004 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Surveying | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Building and Civil Engineering | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Surveying is the process of measuring lengths using normal measuring instruments like a tape, measuring height differences using a level instrument and measuring angles using another instrument called a theodolite. Much of this instrumentation is now electronic. Distances, angles and other data can be electronically measured and stored and calculations carried out to great accuracy. Computers are also used for downloading data from the surveying instruments and transferring same into compatible software for plotting. Such instruments include EDM’s (electronic distance measurement) and Total Stations. Surveying is used to produce plans or to locate the correct position on the ground of engineering works. It is also used for division of sites into smaller plots. The series of lectures covers the basics of Engineering Surveying which is a subdivision of Land Surveying. This includes topographical surveys – used to establish the position and shape of natural and man-made features for the purpose of producing a map of an area drawn to a certain scale. Engineering Surveying refers to surveying work in connection with the construction of civil engineering and building projects. This involves absolute and relative setting out positions of different plots of land or different parts of a civil engineering project. This study-unit is designed to introduce the student to the science of measurement of land features and buildings, of determining the difference in height of land formations, relative to mean sea level, and of setting out or marking the position of building features relative to road alignment or levels. Practical sessions will be held to familiarize the student with the use of the surveying instruments; the laser and Dumpy level, the theodolite and the total station as well as general tape measurement practices. The Lectures will cover: 1. Introduction to land surveying and instruments; 2. Leveling:- determination of the difference in height between one ground feature and another, relative to the mead sea level. Computation of levels using (i) Collimation method (ii) rise and fall method; 3. Chain (tape) surveying; 4. Traverse surveying (i) Theodolite and measuring tape. (ii) Total station; 5. Tacheometry Measuring land features using a Dumpy level and leveling staff; 6. Curve ranging Calculating basic road curves; 7. Areas and Volumes. Calculating cut and fill materials relative to general road or building excavations. Field sessions are held on campus using the Laser, Dumpy level and the Total station. Reading list: Bannister and Raymond Surveying, Longman. Elfrich M. and Freyer, J Elementary Surveying, Harper Collins. Uren, J. and Price, W.F. Surveying for Engineers, Macmillan. Bannister, A. and Baker, R. Solving Problems in Surveying, Longman. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Alfred Darmenia |
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