Introduction

Engineering Survey 1 TCW 2102 syllabus

Definition of surveying , SI units in survey. Plane and Geodetic survey . Application of plane and
geodetic surveys. Topographical , Cadastral , Hydrographic , Mine , Photogrammetry and
Engineering Survey. Theory of errors . Systematic and Random errors . Methods of eliminating
or minimizing these errors . Chain surveying. Types of measurements in chain survey. Booking
methods in chain surveying. Care and mainteinance of tapes . Methods of of setting up. Optical
squares and prism squares . Checks and adjustments of these equipment. Ranging a straight
line using a prism square . Taping . Corrections to measured lengths . Temperature , slope ,
standardization , tension , reduction to mean sea level . Electromagnetic measurements .
Microwave , infrared and laser instruments. Compass surveying . Definitions : meridian ,
magnetic bearing , true north , geographic north , isogons , agonic line and magnetic declination
. Factors affecting declination, types of compasses. Bearings . Elimination of local attraction,
compass traverses , distance measurement . Adjustment of compass traverses using Bowditch
graphical method. Reconnaissance work for compass surveys . Areas of regular and irregular
figures . Planimetry. Levelling : dumpy tilting and automatic levels . Booking leveling field work
and reduction .Levelling for construction , longitudinal and cross-sections . Grades and grade
work , cut and fill work.

Recommended textbooks

Problems and solutions in engineering surveying by F.A. Shepherd book 1

Engineering Survey by W. Schofield

Surveying for Engineers by J. Uren and W.F. Price

Surveying by J. Smith

Indian textbooks are also good.

Engineering Geology TCW 2105 syllabus

The course covers topics such as theories behind formation of the earth : surface , strcture and
age of the earth . Mineralogy , petrology , igneous , sedimentary and metamorphic rocks ,
geological strctures , geological maps and ground water . Introduction covers various branches
of geology , explanation of the theory of the earth’s origin by gaseous tidal hypothesis,
estimation of the age of the earth, description of the internal constituent of the earth including
surface processes such as weathering , erosion and deposition . Mineralogy : Definition of a
mineral , physical characteristics of minerals , crystalline form , atomic structures, classification
of minerals ; silicate minerals and none silicate minerals as rock forming minerals and
identification of the common rock forming minerals . Petrology : Origin of igneous ,
metamorphic and sedimentary rocks . Definitions of discordant , concordant bodies , dykes ,
sills , batholiths , laccoliths etc of igneous . Formation of various igneous rocks using Bowen
reaction series and classification of igneous rocks . Texture and structures of sedimentary
rocks . Different forms of metamorphic rocks , classes of metamorphic rocks . Geological
structures and maps : Definition of a geological map , dip , strike , folds , faults . Types of faults .
Practical aspect of solving geological maps using contour lines or the 3 – point borehole
system . Groundwater . Water table and determination of its depth . Sources of water supply –
aquifers , spings , rivers , artesian wells , etc and groundwater flow.

Recommended textbooks

Geology for South African students by Hamilton and Cooke

A geology for Engineers by F.G.H. Blyth , M.H. de Freitar

Geology by A.J. Smith

Physical Geology ( 5th edition) by Charles C. Plummer and David Mcgeary