INTRODUCTION TO SURVEYING

V Vinayaka Ram
BITS Pilani
Hyderabad Campus
PLANE SURVEYING

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 Chapter in
Lecture Learning
Topics to be covered the Text
No. objectives
Book
Introduction to Fundamental definitions and
the basic concepts
1 concepts of Vol 1 - 1
Geodesy/surveyin
g
Linear Methods, accessories, ranging
2-3 Vol 1 - 3
Measurements
Chain and Steps in chain survey, field work and
Compass plotting, obstacles in chaining,
4-7 Vol 1 7, 8
Surveying Compass surveying Principles,
bearings
Leveling Instrument, HI method, Rise and fall
8-12 method, curvature and refraction Vol 1 - 9
corrections.
Contouring Objectives, use, methods of
13-14 contouring, contour gradient, Vol 1 - 10
Applications of Contouring
Plane Table Accessories, methods, errors, Three
15-17 Vol 1 - 11
Surveying Point Problem, Two point Problem
Tachometric Theory, instrument constants,
18-20 Surveying methods of Tachometric surveying, Vol 2 3
Normal and inclined lines of sights
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 Types of curves and staking in
24-26 Curve Ranging Vol 2 - 5
the field
Single plane and two plane
Trigonometric methods of finding the elevation
27-29 Vol 2 - 6
Leveling of the object and distance from
the survey station
Simpson 1/3rd rule, Trapezoidal
rule, Meridian Distance (MD),
Measurement Double Meridian Distance
30-32 Vol 2 - 7
of Areas (DMD), Double Parallel Distance
(DPD) methods; Area by
coordinates
Prismoidal Formula, Trapezoidal
Measurement
33-35 Formula, Basic Case study Vol 2 - 8
of Volumes
examples
Setting out Definitions, Setting out of Vol 1 14
36
works structures, Examples (R1)
Introduction to GPS, Training on
DGPS, GIS, Map Projections,
Advanced
36-42 Aerial Photogrammetry, Total Vol 3
Topics
Station and other advancements
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 LABORATORY

No. of
No. Name of experiment
turns
1 Area of Irregular object using offset method using 1
chain and tape
2 Chain and Compass traversing (Closed) 1
3 Solving 3 Point Problem Using Plane Table 1
Surveying
4 Ht. of tall objects by one and two-plane methods 1
5 Contour survey by square grids 1
6 Profile leveling and Volume of Earth Work 1
7 Setting Simple circular curve Using linear and 1
angular methods
8 Setting Reverse Curve Using Angular Method 1
9 Setting Compound Curve 1
10 Application of Total Station, Handheld GPS and 1
DGPS

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TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCES

1. Arora K R, Surveying (In SI Unit) Vol. I , II and III Standard

Book House,14th Edition, 2013

2. Duggal S.K.; Surveying; Tata McGrawhill, New Delhi, Vol.

1and II, 4th Edition, 2013

3. Punmia B.C et al; Surveying; Laxmi Publishers, Vol I, II

and III, (2005).

4. S S Bhavikatti, Surveying and Levelling, I.K. International

Pvt Ltd, Vol. I and II (2008).

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 PLANE SURVEYING

Nature
Duratio Weighta Date & of
Component
n ge (%) Time Compon
ent
9/9, 4.00--5.00
Test I 60 min 15 PM CB
24/10, 4.00--
Test 2 60 min 15 5.00 PM CB
Lab Performance,
Records, - 10 OB
Observation Book
Laboratory Skill
- 10 CB
Test plus Quiz
Take Home
- 10 OB
Assignments
Design
Assignment - 5 OB
Component
Comprehensive
180 min 35 10/12 AN CB
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 MAKEUP POLICY

Make-up will be granted only on genuine reasons

(medical emergencies). However, prior
permission is a must

Applications received 24 hours after the test will

not be entertained

Applications on informal forums like Face Book

will be ignored

For medical cases, a certificate from the

concerned physician of the Medical Centre must
be produced. Cross verification will be done with
Hostel Superintendent / Warden before
proceeding further with the application
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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SURVEY FIELD WORK

Students shall collect the instruments in the specified

time
40 page field observation book, pencil, scale and a
calculator
Field observation book also forms part and parcel of
the evaluation process
Since the work may involve standing in the sun for
longer duration of time, you are advised to wear caps
during field surveys
Loss / misuse of equipment will attract fine and entire
batch handling that experiment will be held responsible
Students are advised to wear shoes during the field
work from the safety point of view
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Hyderabad Campus

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