UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD

MODULE CODE: FDAP104

CREDITS: 20

LEVEL: 1

MODULE TITLE: SITE SURVEYING

PRE-REQUISITES: None

CO-REQUISITES: n/a

COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME:     No

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR

This module provides a basic introduction to surveying techniques and the methods used to set out and control construction works.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:  (C1) COURSEWORK   100%         

Give Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked:

Construction/civil engineering

Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation n/a

MODULE AIMS:

  • To demonstrate the ability to use a range of surveying instruments.
  • To demonstrate a detailed understanding of basic site surveying and setting out procedures.
  • To demonstrate an ability to carry out relevant survey calculations.
  • To carry out setting out exercises.
  • To understand the type of depth of survey required.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to select and use appropriate surveying instruments for a range of tasks.
  2. Use a variety of methods to set out and control a range of construction activities from ground works through to structural frames.
  3. Produce a contour plan of an area and analyse the data.

INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:

  • Surveying Principles and Conventions: Commensurate accuracy, co-ordinate systems, National Grid and OS datum, errors - classifications and detection.
  • Surveying Instruments: Linear measurement, Levels (automatic level, laser), Angular measurement (theodolites, Total Station), Vertical alignment. Method of construction, adjustment and calibration of instruments. Surveying errors.
  • Linear Measurement
  • Levelling: Definition of level datums, standard field and booking procedures.
  • Traversing: Open and closed traversing; reduction and adjustment of traverse data.
  • Detail Survey: Type and reasons for surveying: Trilateration, Triangulation, Total Station, GPS & GIS.
  • Setting out of line and level for building and construction works: Profiles and batter rails; radial positioning/rectangular co-ordinates; accuracy of setting out and the specification. Setting out horizontal circular curves, drainage and roads.

APPROVAL:     DATE OF APPROVAL:  July 2006

                          DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:     September 2006

                          DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE:     n/a

FACULTY:

UPC

SCHOOL:

PARTNER INSTITUTION:

City College Plymouth

NAME OF SITE:

  MODULE LEADER: Rick Howell

Term: All Year

       

 

 

 

 Assessment Criteria:

1.      Demonstrate the skills needed to select and use appropriate surveying instruments for a range of tasks.

2.      Show evidence of having used a variety of methods to set out and control a range of construction activities from ground works through to structural frames. 

3.    Show evidence of having produced a contour plan of an area and analysed the data.

 

 

Assessment Mode:

This unit will be assessed by a series of practical exercises carried out in the field carrying a total weighting of 100%.

 

 

Schedule of Teaching and Learning:

The module is delivered by means of weekly lectures, seminars, tutorials and independent learning activities.

 

 

Recommended Texts and Sources

The recommended texts for the course are:

Brighty, S (1989) revised by Stirling, D. Setting Out: A Guide for Site Engineers 2nd Edition. BSP Professional.

Irvine, W. (2005) Surveying for Construction 5th Ed. London: McGraw Hill

Schofield, W. (2007) Engineering Surveying 6th Ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.

 

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