Engineering surveying 2
T Ho
4 points * 26 lecture hours, 26 fieldwork hours * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisites: CVE2181
Applications of levelling - centre - line survey and grid system. Theodolites: types and use, horizontal and vertical. Observation, traversing and adjustment of the theodolite. Introduction to electromagnetic distant measurement. Topographic surveys; EDM technique, recording and reduction. Geometry and problems of curves and setting out procedures for horizontal, vertical and transition curves. Determination of volumes and earthworks using formulae for elementary solids system, prismoidal and end-area formulae; grid system Pappus theorem; contours, cut and fill balancing, mass-haul diagram.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 80% * Fieldwork: 20%
Recommended texts
Muskett J Site surveying BSP Professional Books, 1988