ENGR 0180. Engineering Surveying
Units: 4
Formerly known as ENGR 10
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 27 with grade of "C" or better
Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGR 151
Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Applies theory and principles of plane surveying: office computations and design; operation of surveying field equipment; and production of engineering plans/maps. Topics include distances, angles, and directions; differential leveling; traversing; property/boundary surveys; topographic surveys/mapping; volume/earthwork; horizontal and vertical curves; land description techniques; and GPS. Extensive field work using tapes, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and GPS. (C-ID ENGR 180) (CSU, UC)
ENGR 0180 - Engineering Surveying
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as ENGR 10 Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 27 with grade of "C" or better Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGR 151 Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory) Description: Applies theory and principles of plane surveying: office computations and design; operation of surveying field equipment; and production of engineering plans/maps. Topics include distances, angles, and directions; differential leveling; traversing; property/boundary surveys; topographic surveys/mapping; volume/earthwork; horizontal and vertical curves; land description techniques; and GPS. Extensive field work using tapes, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and GPS. (C-ID ENGR 180) (CSU, UC) Units 4 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory 54 By Arrangement Contact Hours 108 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Perform distance, angle, and elevation measurements using the instruments and methods of surveying (pacing, chains, tapes and total stations) to analyze and create survey maps for various existing and proposed land use projects. Perform mathematical calculations, based on trigonometry, to solve graphical problems within engineering surveying. Interpret, analyze, and create a legal property description. Compose various forms of surveying maps (including topographical, Plan View, Elevation View, etc.) Course Content Outline I. Introduction to Surveying A. Definition and description of surveying/geomatics B. Geodetic and plane surveys C. Surveying safety D. Land and geographic information systems E. Federal and local surveying agencies F. The surveying profession G. Professional surveying organizations H. References: magnetic, geographic, grid i. Public land surveys ii. California Coordinate System a. Grid coordinates and distances b. Grid factors and ground distances I. Record keeping i. Field notes ii. Data collectors iii. Software systems II. Distance measurements (theory and practice) A. Field exercises measuring distances using: i. Pacing ii. Chains iii. Tapes iv. Total Stations (with and without a data collector) B. Calculating distance (by hand and computer) i. Slope distance ii. Horizontal distance iii. Vertical distance C. Relationship of angles and distances III. Angle measurements (theory and practice) A. Angle theory and mathematical calculations B. Horizontal angles using total stations and field notes (with and without a data collector) i. Turning and measuring angles by direct and reverse methods ii. Repetitive angle measurement to reduce errors iii. Angle calculations C. Vertical angles using total stations and field notes (with and without a data collector) i. Zenith angles ii. Vertical angle calculations D. Calculate directions from angle measurements i. Bearings ii. Azimuths iii. Distances E. Sights and marks F. Problems and errors (Instrument, natural and personal) IV. Coordinate geometry (class lecture and lab exercises) A. Calculation of latitudes and departures from angle and distance measurements (including map courses) B. Calculate coordinates from latitudes and departures C. Calculate and balance a closed traverse i. Field exercise setting a closed traverse using a total station and field notes ii. Lab work performing traverse calculations from field measurements a. Calculate the area of a closed traverse using double meridian distance and coordinate method b. Calculate bearings and distances (inverse) between points c. Calculate intersections from fixed points and directions d. Plot (points and lines) V. Leveling theory (class lecture and lab exercises) A. Field exercise performing a differential leveling survey i. Include known USGS benchmark ii. Closed loop leveling survey iii. Equipment: Engineer's level, Philadelphia Rod, and field notes iv. Create and label temporary benchmarks B. Field exercise performing a differential leveling survey using a total station (trigonometric levels) C. Calculate elevations based on foresite and backsite rod readings D. Differential and trigonometric level measurements E. Calculation of error for closure of the level loop VI. Boundary Surveys (class lecture and lab exercises) A. Field exercise including a small crew to measure existing survey markers from the control traverse B. Lab Exercise to translate and rotate the survey to a coordinate system and basis of bearing C. Project to complete all calculations and prepare submittal for status review i. Field notes (evaluated for neatness, format and accuracy) ii. Calculations of the control traverse including error of closure iii. Traverse calculations and adjustments including translation and rotation of the boundary survey iv. Calculation of area of the property from the boundary survey v. A map printed to scale of the traverse and boundary survey (both by hand and computer generated). Include: a. The title of the survey b. The location of the survey c. Creator information d. The scale and a North arrow D. Calculation of location and setting missing E. New property corner VII. Topographic Surveys (class lecture and lab exercises) A. Understanding topography (ground surface and objects) i. Using topographic maps ii. Identifying elevations from contours and spot data iii. Identifying objects and the use of symbols on drawings iv. Reading USGS quad maps and other resource maps v. Mapping scales B. Preparing topographic maps (lab and homework exercises) i. Plotting points ii. Surface modeling iii. Format and labeling iv. Calculating and plotting contours v. Breaklines controlling surfaces C. Field work performing a topographic survey (portion of campus) i. Description codes to identify surveyed points ii. Line codes that work with autoline programs iii. Object Codes that provide for easy drafting iv. Automatically inserting drawing objects at point locations with computer software D. Field instruction using total stations to measure points (with and without data collectors) i. Transferring files from data collectors ii. Data file formats iii. Raw data files iv. Understanding and editing data files v. Plotting points on drafting maps vi. Creating lines, contours and other geometry on drafting maps vii. Inserting objects on drafting maps VIII. Property Description (class lecture and lab exercises) A. Deeds that transfer ownership or grant rights (example: easements for utilities) i. Lot and parcel descriptions ii. Parcel maps and subdivision maps iii. Public land survey iv. Metes and bounds descriptions B. Lab exercises calculating and plotting boundaries from descriptions C. Lab exercises writing a property description IX. Curves (class lecture and lab exercises) A. Horizontal curves i. Calculations and layout ii. Design parameters (constraints) iii. Applications and construction B. Vertical curves i. Calculations and layout ii. Design parameters (constraints) iii. Applications and construction C. Spiral curves X. Construction Surveys (class lecture and lab exercises) A. Reading and understanding construction plans B. Modifying construction plans C. Setting up a construction survey D. Field exercise in construction staking i. Offsets ii. Cut and fill iii. Marking stakes for construction iv. Horizontal and vertical control v. Staking a pipeline, building and highway vi. As-build surveys XI. GPS Surveys (Lecture) A. GPS fundamentals (introduction to Global Positioning) B. Reference coordinate systems C. GPS data processing and errors in GPS D. Grid to ground distance conversions Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: I. Explain the a basics of surveying/geomatics A. Ability to define and describe the profession of surveying/geomatics B. Explain the difference between geodetic and plane surveys C. Demonstrate common techniques employed in surveying safety D. Interpret and analyze land and geographic information systems E. Define and describe federal and local surveying agencies F. Define and describe professional organizations associated with the surveying profession G. Demonstrate mastery in interpreting, analyzing, and reproducing public and private land surveys H. Compose well kept, detailed and organized records including field notes and computer data II. Create a property description A. Analyze deeds, easements, lot and parcel descriptions, parcel and subdivision maps, meters and bounds B. Calculate and plot boundaries from descriptions C. Write a legal property description III. Create specifications for some common survey curves A. Design and layout a roadway including horizontal curves, showing all calculations, and conforming to state standards B. Design and layout a roadway including vertical curves, showing all calculations, and conforming to state standards C. Complete problems including spiral curves Lab Objectives: I. Measure distance utilizing common surveying techniques A. Take distance measurements using the methods of pacing, chains, tapes and total stations B. Perform distance calculations relating to slope distance, horizontal distance and vertical distance C. Define and use the relationship between angles and distances for the purpose of routine surveying calculations II. Measure angles utilizing common surveying techniques A. Perform mathematical calculations using measured angles B. Perform horizontal angle measurements with manual and total stations using direct and reverse methods including repetitive measurements to reduce error C. Perform vertical angle measurements with manual and total stations D. Construct directions from angle measurements including bearings and azimuths E. Perform the setting of sights and marks F. Analyze problems and errors induced by instruments, natural settings and persons III. Explain the concepts of coordinate geometry A. Perform calculations of latitudes and departures from angle and distance measurements (including map courses) B. Calculate coordinates from latitudes and departures C. Create, calculate and balance a closed traverse using a total station and field notes (traverse calculations including: area within a closed traverse using double meridian distance and coordinate method, bearings and distances between points and intersections) IV. Apply leveling theory and perform leveling operations A. Perform a closed loop, differential leveling survey including a known USGS (United States Geological Survey) benchmark and temporary benchmarks with the following equipment: Engineer's level, Philadelphia Rod, and field notes B. Perform a closed loop, differential leveling survey with the following equipment: total station, computer and field notes C. Calculate elevations based on fore-site and back-site rod readings D. Perform differential and trigonometric level measurements E. Calculate the error for closure of the level loop V. Create a boundary survey A. Measure survey markers from a control traverse B. Translate and rotate the survey to a coordinate system and basis of bearing C. Create submittal for status review including all calculations and maps D. Create a new property corner VI. Create a topographic survey A. Interpret topographic maps including elevations, contours, spot data, objects, symbols, scales and USGS quad maps B. Measure topographic points using a total station C. Create a topographic map including points, surface model (contours), breaklines, drawing objects, correct format and correct labeling VII. Create a construction survey A. Analyze and modify construction plans B. Set a construction survey including cut and fill, offsets, marked staking and horizontal/vertical control C. Analyze as-built surveys VIII. Demonstrate knowledge in GPS Surveying A. Describe and discuss global positioning satellite surveys (GPS surveys) including GPS equipment B. Interpret reference coordinate systems C. Process GPS data and interpret errors in GPS D. Perform grid to ground distance conversions Methods of Evaluation Problem Solving Examinations Projects Reading Assignments Required college level readings from chapters in the textbook assigned weekly. Students are expected to participate in the lecture discussion and complete homework assignments based upon this reading. Sample 1. Read the assigned pages on horizontal curves within the textbook and complete the assigned homework problems. Come to class prepared to discuss the process of constructing horizontal curves. Sample 2. Read the assigned operational manual for specific surveying equipment and demonstrate a working knowledge of the equipment by creating a topographic map of a small portion of the campus. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance College level problem solving and writing assignments are given throughout the duration of this course. These skills are critical in the field of surveying. Sample 1. Go into the field and collect survey data points to be used for creating a topographical map. Use this data and special software to create a topo-map of the area under survey. Sample 2. Create a working construction survey and staking that may be used for a construction crew to grade and then develop a parcel of land (example: parking lot). Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Term Project 1. Perform a topographic survey, including a control loop and benchmark with USGS traceable elevation information, to create a topographic map of a small portion of the campus. Term project 2. Use information obtained during a field survey to calculate the elevation, layout and grade of a mock parking lot to be constructed. Use that data to stake out the parking lot (perform construction staking). Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. 1. Field Book - to include field notes for all lab exercises (may be graded). 2. Data storage device - such as a USB flash drive. 3. Engineering Calculator.
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