Qassim University

Course Units Course Description : : : CE 112-Survey Basics 2 Introduction to basic surveys, leveling, distance measurement ,

College of Engineering Buraidah, Al Qassim

measurement of angles and directions, total stations & theodolites & its applications, traverse survey and computations, topographic surveying and mapping. Instructor Department Head Course Distribution Week No.
1st

: :

Dr. Tomas U. Ganiron Jr Prof. Sulaiman Alyhya

2nd-3rd

4th-5th

6th

Chapter 1- Basics of Surveying (Introduction, Definitions and Concepts in Land Surveying) Chapter 2- Leveling ( Definitions, Methods of Measuring Difference in Elevation, Instruments & Accessories Used in Leveling, Errors & Mistakes in leveling, Direct Leveling & Definitions, Different Types of Direct leveling, Correction for Curvature & Refraction, Trigonometric Leveling & Definition, Methods of Observation, Level Loop Adjustments.) Chapter 3-Distance Measurement (Methods of Measuring Distances, Systematic Errors in Taping, Mistakes in Taping, Tape Accessories, Units used in Taping a Distance, Methods of Applying Correction, Sources & Classification of Error, Weight of an Observation, Different Cases of Determining Probable Error, Electronic Distance & Angle Measurement, Principles of EDM, EDM Instrument Characteristics.) Midterm Exam 1 Chapter 4-Angles & Directions ( General Background, Reference Directions for Vertical Angles, Meridians, Horizontal Angles, Azimuths, Reverse Direction, Azimuth & Bearing Computations)

7th

8th-9th

Chapter 5& 6-Total Stations & Theodolites & its Applications)

Chapter 7-Traverse Surveys and Computations ( Types of Traverse, Methods of Running Traverse, Purpose of the Traverse Survey, Adjustment of Angular Error of Closure in a Close Loop Traverse, Methods of Traverse Adjustment, Methods of Area Computation for a Close Loop Traverse

10th-11th

12th 13th 14th-15th

Chapter 8-Topographic Survey( Definitions, Methods of Ground Point Location, Uses of Topographic Maps)
Midterm Exam 2

Chapter 8--Topographic Survey( Characteristics & Types of Contour, Topographic Symbols) Final Examination

16th

Textbooks: 1. Surveying Principles and Applications by Barry, F. Kavanagh, Eighth Edition, Prentice Hall, USA, 2009

References:

1. A Review Manual Surveying by Jose Hipolito 2. Surveying by Jack McCormac (5th Edition) 3. Students Fieldwork Manual in Elementary Surveying by Dimaunahan

Grades Distribution Components Fieldworks Seatworks/Assignments Attendance 1st Midterm Exam 2nd Midterm Exam Final Exam Total % Distribution 10 8 2 15 15 50 100