ECIV 2332- Surveying II
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Course Outline pdf
Total Credits: 3 credit hours, 2 credit hours. Lectures (Theory), 1 credit hour lab work
Course Description: This course is a contiuity to the previous course (Surveying I). It will introduce the student to some advanced principles of surveying. Special emphases will be made on Fieldwork and practical problems.
Prerequisite: Surveying I (ECIV 2331)
Textbooks: Surveying for Civil Engineers By Najeh Tamim, 2006
Surveying, 6th ed., By Bannister, Raymond and Baker
References:
Surveying, 6th ed., By Francis H. Moffitt
Elementary Surveying, 6th ed., By Brinker.
Course Aims:
- Understanding advanced principles of traverse surveying.
- Understanding advanced principles of route surveying.
- Understanding advanced principles of photogrammetric surveying.
- Being familiar with advanced tools and equipments.
- Practicing extensive field training related to engineering applications.
- Aquiring some skills that help students at their future work.
Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use the computer in writing reports, drawing maps and analyzing field data.
Grading: Grades will be determined as Follows:
Fieldwork and Homework 10%
Project 10%
Midterm Exam 30%
Final Exam 50%
Course Outlines:
Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM): Electro-optical instruments, microwave instruments, electromagnetic measurements and total station.
Coordinate Geometry and Traverse Surveying: Coordinate systems, bearings, horizontal control, traversing, intersection, resection and plane table.
Route Surveying: Horizontal curves: circular and transitional curves, vertical curves.
Horizontal control Surveys: Accuracy, basic principles, horizontal control and vertical control.
Hydrographic Surveying: Vertical control datums, horizontal control and sounding.
Photogrammetry: Aerial photogrammetry, true plan, vertical scale, air photogrammetry, survey flying, plotting and measurement, applications.