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.