JNTUH Surveying and Geomatics syllabus CV 2-1 Sem R18 CE301PC

Unit-1 Introduction and Basic Concepts

Introduction and Basic Concepts:

Introduction, Objectives, classification and principles of surveying, Scales, Shrinkage of Map, Conventional symbols and Code of Signals, Surveying accessories, phases of surveying.

 

Measurement of Distances and Directions

Linear distances-

Approximate methods, Direct Methods- Chains- Tapes, ranging, Tape corrections.

 

Prismatic Compass-

Bearings, included angles, Local Attraction, Magnetic Declination and dip.

Unit-2 Leveling

Leveling-

Types of levels and levelling staves, temporary adjustments, methods of levelling, booking and Determination of levels, Effect of Curvature of Earth and Refraction.

 

Contouring-

Characteristics and uses of Contours, methods of contour surveying.

 

Areas -

Determination of areas consisting of irregular boundary and regular boundary.

 

Volumes -

Determination of volume of earth work in cutting and embankments for level section, volume of borrow pits, capacity of reservoirs.

Unit-3 Theodolite Surveying

Theodolite Surveying:

Types of Theodolites, Fundamental Lines, temporary adjustments, measurement of horizontal angle by repetition method and reiteration method, measurement of vertical Angle, Trigonometrical levelling when base is accessible and inaccessible.

 

Traversing:

Methods of traversing, traverse computations and adjustments, Omitted measurements.

Unit-4 Curves

Curves:

Types of curves and their necessity, elements of simple, compound, reverse, transition and vertical curves.

 

Tacheometric Surveying:

Principles of Tacheometry, stadia and tangential methods of Tacheometry,

 

Modern Surveying Methods:

Principle and types of E.D.M. Instruments, Total station- advantages and Applications. Field Procedure for total station survey, Errors in Total Station Survey, Global Positioning System- Principle and Applications.

Unit-5 Photogrammetry Surveying

Photogrammetry Surveying:

Introduction, Basic concepts, perspective geometry of aerial photograph, relief and tilt displacements, terrestrial photogrammetry, flight planning; Stereoscopy, ground control extension for photographic mapping- aerial triangulation, radial triangulation, methods; photographic mapping- mapping using paper prints, mapping using stereoplotting instruments, mosaics, map substitutes.

 

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Chandra A M, “Plane Surveying and Higher Surveying”, New age International Pvt. Ltd., Publishers, New Delhi.

2. Duggal S K, “Surveying (Vol – 1 & 2), Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.

 

REFERENCES:

1. Arthur R Benton and Philip J Taety, Elements of Plane Surveying, McGraw Hill.

2. Surveying and levelling by R. Subramanian, Oxford university press, New Delhi

3. Arora K R “Surveying Vol 1, 2 & 3), Standard Book House, Delhi.

4. Surveying (Vol – 1, 2 & 3), by B. C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain - Laxmi Publications (P) ltd., New Delhi.

 

Course Outcomes:

Course will enable the student to:

  • Apply the knowledge to calculate angles, distances and levels
  • Identify data collection methods and prepare field notes
  • Understand the working principles of survey instruments, measurement errors and corrective measures
  • Interpret survey data and compute areas and volumes, levels by different type of equipment and relate the knowledge to the modern equipment and methodologies