SILVER OAK UNIVERSITY
College of Technology (01)
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Subject Name: Advanced Surveying
Subject Code: 1010032239
Semester: 4th
Prerequisite:
1. Student shall have studied primary Elements of Civil Engineering.
Objectives:
1. Develop the understanding, performance oriented abilities in order to apply the knowledge
in construction industry.
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
Evaluation Scheme Total
Teaching Scheme
Marks
L T P Contact Credits Theory Practical
Hours
CIE ESE CIE ESE
(TH) (TH) (PR) (PR)
3 0 2 5 4 40 60 20 30 150
Content:
Unit Course Contents Teaching Weightage
No. Hours
%
1 Theodolite 12 30%
1.1 Introduction to theodolite
1.2 Uses of theodolite
1.3 Sketch and parts of Transit Vernier theodolite
1.4 Reading of main and vernier scale on horizontal and vertical
plate
1.5 Temporary adjustment of a theodolite
1.6 Permanent adjustment of theodolite (Fundamental axis of
theodolite and their relationship)
1.7 Definitions and various technical terms
1.8 Methods of measuring horizontal angles and vertical angles
1.9 Use theodolite for measuring a magnetic bearing, prolong a
line, ranging a line
1.10 Measuring direct and deflection angles
1.11 Errors in theodolite work
1.12 Theodolite Traversing
1.13 Traverse computations
1.14 Closing errors, Balancing the traverse
1.15 Gale’s Traverse Table
1.16 Related examples
2 Trigonometrical Levelling 6 13%
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Methods of observations (Direct and Reciprocal)
2.3 Methods of determining the elevation of a particular point
2.4 when base of the object is accessible
2.5 when base of the object is inaccessible
2.6 Related examples using all methods
3 Tacheometry 8 23%
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Purpose and Principles of tacheometric surveying
3.3 Instruments used in Tacheometry
3.4 Theory of Stadia Tacheometry
3.5 Anallatic Lens, advantages & disadvantages.
3.6 Methods of determining constants of a Tacheometer
3.7 Related examples on tacheometer constants
3.8 Methods of Tacheometry (Stadia & Tangential )
3.9 Method of Fixed Hair :
- When line of sight is horizontal and staff held vertically
- When line of sight is inclined and staff held vertically (Angle
of Elevation & Depression)
3.10 Advantages and disadvantages of Tangential method
3.11 Related examples of Tacheometer using all methods.
4 Curves 8 20 %
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Types of circular curves
4.3 Definitions and notations
4.4 Designation of curve
4.5 Relation between Radius and degree of curve
4.6 Elements of simple circular curve
4.7 Setting out simple circular curve
4.8 Methods of setting out simple circular curves
4.9 Transition curves
- Requirements and purpose of it.
4.10 Vertical curves
4.11 Related examples of curves.
5 Advanced Survey Equipments 8 14%
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Basics of Digital Theodolite
5.3 Introduction and Principles of E.D.M.
5.4 Introduction and Basics of Total station
- Parts of Total station
- Advantages, disadvantages and uses of Total Station
- Types of Total Station
- Advancement in Total Station Technology
- Automatic Target Recognition ATR
5.5 Surveying using Total Station
- Flow chart of data collection
- Fundamental Parameters of Total Station
5.6 Precautions to be taken while using Total Station
5.7 Field equipments
5.8 Set up of Total Station
- Centering, Levelling , back-sight, Azimuth Marks
5.9 Measurement with Total Station
5.10 Total Station Initial Setting
5.11 Field Book recording
5.12 Radial Shooting
5.13 Total Station Traversing
5.14 Survey Station description
5.15 Occupied Point Entries
5.16 Data Retrieval
5.17 Field Generated Graphics
5.18 Construction layout using Total Station
5.19 Overview of Computerized Survey Data System
5.20 Equipment Maintenance
5.21 Maintaining Battery Power
5.22 Total Station Job Planning and Estimating
5.23 Total Survey system errors Sources and how to avoid them
5.24 Controlling errors
Course Outcome:
Sr. No. CO statement Unit No
CO-1 Know traversing with the help of theodolite and various applications of 1
theodolite survey.
CO-2 Conduct Trigonometric levelling and angular measurements. 2
CO-3 Conduct tacheometry and geodetic survey 3
CO-4 Set out simple and transition curve at given location. 4
CO-5 Utilize total station and other modern survey instruments. 5
Teaching and Learning Mode:
1. The course includes a laboratory containing multiple surveying related tools,
where students have an opportunity to build an appreciation for the concepts being
taught in lectures.
2. Lectures with live practical example using Projector and Computer and case
studies for the same.
3. Experiments shall be performed on the field related to course contents such as:-
4. Lecture cum demonstration of handy tools of surveying
o Field demonstration
o Hands on experience
o Case study of old survey maps and contours
List of Experiments/Tutorials:
1. Determine the tacheometric constant for the tacheometer.
2. Determine the distance and R.L. of a point when line of sight is horizontal and
inclined for an angle of elevation or depression using dumpy level.
3. Determine the elements of simple circular curve on a road junction.
4. Determine the data for setting out curve from offset of long Chord using linear
measurement devices.
5. Determine the data for setting out curve By Rankine (one theodolite) method of
Curve Setting.
6. Measure the horizontal Angle, vertical angle, deflection angle by Repetition,
Reiteration by Theodolite.
Major Equipment/ Instrument (Software/Hardware):
1. Transit Theodolite,
2. Digital Theodolite,
3. Levelling Staff,
4. Techeometer,
5. Total Station and its accessories,
6. other misc. equipments, etc.
Books Recommended:
Title of Book Author Publication
1. Surveying and levelling N. N. Basak Tata Mcgraw Hill,
New Delhi.
2. Surveying, Volume-I, II & II B.C.Punmia Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
3. Surveying and Levelling, T.P. Kanetkar and S.V Pune Vidyarthi Griha
Volume –I & II Kulkarni Prakhashan, Pune.
4. Surveying and Levelling S.K.Hussain, M.S. S. Chand and Co.
Vol-I & II Nagaraj
5. Fundamentals of Surveying S. K. Roy PHI Learning Pvt.
Ltd.
6. CD Programme on EDM and Learning Materials Taramani, Chennai
Total Station Development Project NITTTR, Bhopal.
7. Surveying Vol. I and II S. K. Duggal Tata Mcgraw Hill,
New Delhi.
List of Open Source Software/learning website:
1. www.Autodesk.com
2. www.drawingnow.com
3. www.learn-to-draw.com
4. www.sitetopo.com
5. www.surfer.com
