CIV2202

Surveying ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: P Meinhardt

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Theories of measurement, errors and adjustments; Electronic Distance Measuring Equipment; theodolite; traversing; levelling; grid levelling, profiling and cross sectioning, instrument types, topographical survey tacheometry; software, use of digital terrain models; design and setting out of circular curves; introduction to transition curves and parabolic vertical curves; calculation of areas and volumes; volumes by regular solids, cross-sections, contours, cells, DTM surfaces, Pappus; survey drafting; geographic positioning systems, map resources. New and emerging technology.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 60% + Practical/project work: 40%. Students must pass both practical and examination components.

Contact Hours: 13 lectures, 26 hours of field classes