SECTION TWO – MODULE SYLLABUSES · • This subject is taught in the form of normal lectures. ... limitations of plane surveying ... Lecture note developed by the course team

Construction Programme Board

Diploma in Land Surveying (EG423104P)

21 Definitive Programme Document

SECTION TWO – MODULE SYLLABUSES

1 CON3068X Land Surveying Theory A

2 CON3069X Land Surveying Theory B

3 CON3070X Mapping and Plotting A

4 CON3071X Mapping and Plotting B

5 CON3072X Practical Surveying

6 CON4094X Field Camp

7 CON3074X Mathematics for Engineering Survey

8 Summary of Module Assessment Schemes




Module Syllabus

Module Title Land Surveying Theory A

Module Code CON3068X

QF Credits 10

QF Level 3

Notional Learning Hours

102

Contact Hours: 30

Lecture: 24; Tutorial: 6

Self-study Hours: 70

Assessment Hours: 2

(Outside Contact/Self-study Hours)

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Anti-requisite Nil

Exemption Criteria Nil

Module Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, learners are expected to be able to:

1. Explain the basic surveying terms used in current practice.

2. Adopt various correction calculations to illustrate a comprehension of method of direct

linear measurement.

3. Demonstrate a working competence in data acquisition with reference to sources of

vertical control.

4. Measure horizontal and vertical angles using theodolite, compute the recorded data, and

deduce final result of the survey.




Learning Contents and Indicative Contact Hours:

Learning Contents Indicative

Curriculum Hours

1 Basic Principles

• Surveying, level plane, linear measurement, height,

angular measurement

• Trilateration, triangulation, polar co-ordinates,

control

• Principle of working from the whole to the part

• Accuracy and precision

• Types and characteristics of errors

3 hrs

2 Linear Measurement

• Measuring tools: steel tapes and fibre glass tapes

• Corrections to be applied to steel tape measurement

and measurement of a long line

• Application of wave propagation to electromagnetic

distance measurement (EDM)

• Corrections for EDM, procedures for calibrating

EDM and total stations

• Uses of steel tapes, fibre glass tapes, EDM/total

stations

• Applying basic principles of linear measurement to

locate details using steel tapes and fibre glass tapes

only

• Hand instruments: optical squares, abney levels,

compasses

7 hrs





Curriculum Hours

3 Height Measurement

Vertical Control:

• Datum to which all Bench Marks being referred

• Obtaining position of control points from maps

• Establishment of T.B.M.s and their uses

Operation of levelling instruments:

• Traditional levelling methods and instruments

including:

• spirit level; automatic level; abney level and digital

level

• Checking the accuracy of levelling instruments

• Reading a metric levelling staff

• Levelling terms

• Recording and calculating reduced levels by ‘rise

and fall’ and ‘collimation’ methods and applying

checks

• Basic principles of cross water levelling

• Levelling practices: grid, cross sectional and

inverted staff

• Sources of induced and instrumental errors

10 hrs

4 Angular Measurement

Measure horizontal angles by theodolite:

� Types of theodolite

� Basic structures of an optical and digital

theodolite

� Procedures for measuring horizontal and vertical

angles

� Recording readings from theodolite and calculating

horizontal and vertical angles

� Errors arising from theodolite observation and from

instrument

7 hrs





Curriculum Hours

5 Computation Understand Grid System, co-ordinate system and the survey methods to determine a point:

• Hong Kong Grid System

• Co-ordinate systems

• Intersection and resection

3 hrs

Mapping of Learning Contents with Module Intended Learning Outcomes:

Learning Contents

Module Intended Learning Outcomes

1 2 3 4

1 Principles and fundamentals of

surveying

√

√

2 Linear Measurement √

3 Height Measurement √ √ √

4 Angular Measurement √

5 Computation √ √

Learning and Teaching Strategies:

• This subject is taught in the form of normal lectures.

• Hand-outs are delivered to students for some of the subjects areas. Students are

instructed to consult suitable chapters of texts in due course. Students are encouraged

to take their own notes in lecture session. Any problems encountered will be solved in

the lecture sessions or students may approach the lecturer directly in emails.

• Introductions, Instructions and field booking sheets/forms are given to students for

recording and computation of surveying points.




Assessment Scheme:

Continuous Assessment (CA)

50%

End-of-Module Assessment (EA) 50%

Total 100%

Requirements for Supporting Tools:

Various land surveying equipment for demonstration purpose: 1. measuring tapes and chains 2. compasses and pendulums 3. automatic levels 4. digital theodolites 5. electronic total stations 6. portable geodetic GPS receiver 7. other advance equipment such as 3D scanner (optional) Textbooks:

1. Lecture notes developed by the course team.

References:

1. S. Lam (2010) Engineering Surveying for Civil Engineers: an Algorithmic

Approach, 2nd ed. Singapore: McGraw-Hill Education.

2. Uren, J. and Price, W. F. (2010) Surveying for Engineers, Palgrave

Macmillan.

3. A.R. Robinson and J. Morrison, (2008) Elements of Cartography. Creation/Revision Record:

Version Date Created/Revised by

First Creation 16 Sep 2015 LEE Yuen Fai

2nd version 28 Feb 2016 LEE Yuen Fai

3rd version 8 Apr 2016 LEE Yuen Fai




Module Title Land Surveying Theory B


QF Credits 10

QF Level 3


102

Contact Hours: 30 Lecture: 24; Tutorial: 6

Self-study Hours:70

Assessment Hours: 2 (Outside Contact/Self-study Hours)

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Anti-requisite Nil


Module Intended Learning Outcomes: On completion of the module, learners are expected to be able to:

1. evaluate knowledge of Land Surveying

2. employ a range of responses to both well-defined and unfamiliar engineering problems

might encounter in construction sites

3. evaluate the setting out procedures for both building and civil work.






Curriculum Hours

1 Establishment of Control I (Triangulation & GPS)

Explain the principles of triangulation survey:

• Introduction to GPS

• Primary, secondary and tertiary triangulation

• Relative precision requirement

• Need for well-conditioned triangles

• Spherical excess, limitations of plane surveying

• Trigonometrical levelling, elimination of curvature and

refracture correction by reciprocal observation

6 hrs

2 Establishment of Control II (Traversing)

Explain area control by theodolite and total station:

• Introduction to 3D Laser Scanning

• Open and closed traverse

• Using a traverse for area control

• Factors influencing the choice of traverse stations

• Obtaining angular and linear measurements in a traverse in

relation to accuracy

• Procedures for a theodolite traverse

• Whole circle bearing, magnetic bearings, grid bearings,

assumed bearings

• Reduction of angles from traverse readings

• Computing a theodolite traverse including adjustments

• Method of plotting by co-ordinates

• Locating errors occurred in a traverse

12 hrs

3 Contouring

Describe the methods of establishing contours of an area:

• Introduction to UAV photogrammetry and DTM

• Contour line, vertical interval, gradient and grid

• Direct method of contouring an area

• Indirect method of contouring an area by grid and radial line

• Plotting contours by graph and interpolation

• Plotting ground sections from contoured drawing

• Computing areas and volumes from contours, spot heights

and ground sections by various methods:

(a) geometrical formulae

(b) prismoidal formula

(c) method of end-area

5 hrs





Curriculum Hours

4 Setting Out

Describe the setting out procedures for a simple rectangular

building:

• Equipment for setting out including a site square

• Method of setting out a building, possible constraints in

setting out

• Positioning of profiles and datum for a building

• Using profiles and traveller to control excavation and

foundation levels

Describe the procedures in setting out and levelling of

drainage work:

• Invert of a drain, sight rail, traveller

• Calculating suitable length of traveller and reduced levels

of sight rails from given drawings

• Erecting sight rails for horizontal position and depth control

of a straight drain between manholes

State the method of setting out and controlling complex building:

• Procedure for coordinated setting out

• Procedure for setting out and levelling of foundations for a

steel framed building

• Procedure for checking verticality of tall buildings using

theodolite, optical plumb and plumb bob

• Horizontal and vertical control for setting out formwork

Undertake the control and calculations involved in road

construction:

• Survey terms in road construction

• Methods of surveying routes for roads excluding aerial

survey

• Types of control for embankments, cuttings and levels

• Calculating and setting out a horizontal circular curve by

tangential angle using theodolite and steel tape

• Calculating volumes of cut and fill in a straight road with

transverse sloping ground

7 hrs





Learning Contents

Module Intended Learning

1 2 3

1 Establishment of Control I √

2 Establishment of Control II √ √

3 Contouring √ √ √

4 Setting Out √ √






the lecture/practical sessions or students may approach the lecturer directly in emails.

Assessment Scheme:


50%


Total 100%


Various land surveying equipment for demonstration purpose: 1. measuring tapes and chains 2. compasses and pendulums 3. automatic levels 4. digital theodolites 5. electronic total stations 6. portable geodetic GPS receiver 7. other advance equipment such as 3D scanner (optional)




Textbooks:

1. Lecture note developed by the course team.

References:

1.

2.

B. Kavanagh, (2014) Surveying with construction applications

Lam W. Schofield, (2007) Engineering surveying.

3 A.H. Robinson and J. Morrison, (2008) Elements of Cartography.

4. A. Bannister, S. Raymond and R. Baker, (1998) Surveying, 7th Edition.

5. B.M. Sadgrove (CIRIA), (2007) Setting-out Procedures.

Creation/Revision Record:








Module Title Mapping & Plotting A


QF Credits 10

QF Level 3


102

Contact Hours: 30

Lecture: 9; Lab Practical: 21


Assessment Hours: 2


Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Anti-requisite Nil



1 develop a basic knowledge of and skill in the technique of drawing;

2 develop a basic knowledge and skill in map preparation and interpretation;

3 develop a basic concept of geographic data.






Curriculum Hours

1 Map Reading

Appreciate the concepts of geographic data:

• Different forms of map features

• Spatial data and attribute data

State the basic principles of map reading:

• Various kinds of maps

• Aims of map reading

• Care of maps

• Map marginal information

• Reliability of maps

• Grid, true and magnetic north

• Angle of convergence and magnetic variation

• Styles of lettering used on maps

Define “scale” and measurements on map:

• Scale as ratio of the distance on a map, globe, model or

vertical section to the actual distance represented

• Representative fraction as the ratio in various kinds of maps

• Drawing a scale bar for a given representative fraction

• Measuring distances on maps

• Presentation of cross section and longitudinal section

• Slope, gradient and intervisibiliy

Explain the use of aerial photographs:

• Scale, distortion, limitations and acquisition of aerial

photographs

Recognize conventional signs used in Hong Kong Official Map

Series:

• Conventions used in 1:1000 map series



• Identifying the scale of a Hong Kong map by recognizing the

style of its

drawing and conventional symbols

14 hrs





Curriculum Hours

2 Conventional Instrument and Recent Drafting Techniques

• Describe the use of conventional instrument for cartographic

drawing

• Describe the CAD tools

2 hrs

3 CAD Drafting Techniques

Demonstrate basic CAD drafting techniques:

• Drawing tools

• Editing tools

• Selection tools

• Property tools

• Text tools

• Measuring tools

• Viewing tools

6 hrs





Curriculum Hours

4 Map Projection, Enlargement and Reduction of Scaled

Plans

Explain functions of a map projection:

• Qualities of map projection

• Meaning of reference datum with respect to WGS84

• Qualities and uses of Cassini’s Projection

• Qualities and uses of Transverse Mercator Projection

State the use of grids:

• Constructing map grids as a means of reference

• Grid interval on maps of different scales

• Use of U.T.M. and H.K. grids and the numbering system

adopted

• Reasons for adopting a false origin

• Constructing a grid for a map to a specified scale

• Plotting accuracy required for 1/1000 and 1/10000 mapping

• Constructing a scale and dividing a line into equal parts to a

specified degree of accuracy

Change scale of detail by different methods and explain

generalization:

• Aim of Generalization

• Explain different generalization process i.e. Selection,

Simplification, Omission, Combination, Exaggeration,

Displacement, Classification, Aggregation, Symbolisation

• Enlarging and reducing a portion of a scaled plan by:

(a) optical means

(b) proportional dividers

(c) graphic means

8 hrs





Learning Contents


1 2 3

1 Map Reading √

2 Conventional Instrument and Recent

Drafting Techniques

√

3 CAD Drafting Techniques √ √

4 Map Projection, Enlargement and

Reduction of Scaled Plans

√


• This subject is taught in the form of normal lectures which are reinforced with

practical work in the appropriate areas.





• Introductions, Instructions and software menu are given to students prior to

lab/workshop. Students may prepare for their works in advance.

• Students may have extra laboratory sessions outside the curriculum contact hours.

Assessment Scheme:


50%


Total 100%





1. Computer installed with AutoCAD Textbooks:

1. In-house notes developed by the course team.

References:

1. Anson, 2nd

Edition, ICA, Basic Cartography for Students and Technicians Vol. I.

2. A.H. Robinson and J. Morrison, (2008) Elements of Cartography.

3. 蔡孟裔等編著 , 高等教育出版社, (2008) 新編地圖學教程.

4. S. Bryant,, Autodesk AutoCAD 2015.

5. H. Munir M, AutoCAD 2015 essentials.








Module Title Mapping & Plotting B


QF Credits 10

QF Level 3


100

Contact Hours: 30

Lecture: 9; Lab Practical: 21


Assessment Hours: NA


Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Anti-requisite Nil



1. develop a basic knowledge of and skill in the technique of drawing using computer CAD

programs and CAD based civil engineering software.

2. present survey data by means of Geographic Information System.






Curriculum Hours

1 Data Capture, Manipulation and Output

Appreciate the use of information technology in construction

aspect:

• Advantages and disadvantages to use CAD based

Engineering Software

Recognize the basic drawing manipulation:

• Editing tools for graphic element: add, delete, move, copy,

extend, flip, chamfer, filet;

• Viewing tools: pan, zoom in, zoom out, different views

Manipulation tools: snapping, densify vertices

• Editing errors

Recognize the basic presentation tools:

• Different presentation style of graphic elements:

(a) point

(b) line

(c) area

• Point symbol/cell creation procedure

• Application of different line style, line weight to differentiate

line features

• Creation and use of area pattern

• Text style, weight, size, position manipulation

12 hrs





Curriculum Hours

2 Modelling by using CAD based Civil Engineering software

Recognize the Automation for plotting:

• Import survey points

• Auto draw lines

Recognize the Volumetric calculation:

• Create TIN model;

• Create Cross sections

• Earthwork calculations

Recognize the output features and media:

• Setting sand arrangement of output: page unit, map unit,

legend area, drawing area

• Relationship between plotting scale and size

• Plotting selected specified layer/level

• Different plotting device:

(a) vector based vs raster based plotter

(b) different types of printers: laser, inkjet

(c) printers and large format plotters

• Different plotting media

18 hrs


Learning Contents


1 2

1 Data Capture, Manipulation and Output

√

√

2 Modelling by using CAD based Civil

Engineering software

√





• This subject is taught in the form of normal lectures which are reinforced with

practical work in the appropriate areas.





• Introductions, Instructions and software menu are given to students prior to

lab/workshop. Students may prepare for their works in advance.

• Students may have extra laboratory sessions outside the curriculum contact hours.

Assessment Scheme:


50%


Total 100%


1. Computer installed with AutoCAD and CIVIL 3D softwares

2. advanced 3D scanner (optional) and relevant softwares, such as point cloud

3. Computer support: workstation running latest 64-bit with 8GB RAM with Dedicated video

card (Quadro® FX professional graphics display) with hardware support for DirectX 9 (or

later).

Textbooks:


References:

1. S. Bryant,, Autodesk AutoCAD 2015.

2. H. Munir M, AutoCAD 2015 essentials.

3. G. Ralph, The illustrated AutoCAD 2011 quick reference.

4. Cyndy Davenport, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016.









Module Title Practical Surveying


QF Credits 10

QF Level 3


100

Contact Hours: 30

Practical: 24 ; Tutorial: 6


Assessment Hours: NA


Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Anti-requisite Nil

Exemption Criteria

Students with a minimum 6 months of working experience in the

relevant field with proven documented evidence of attainment of

the required module intended learning outcomes and be supported by a

professional, subject to assessment.



1. demonstrate the uses of various common survey instruments.

2. Integrate the knowledge and skills learnt to perform some simple land surveying practices.

3. present survey data in a logical and professional way.






Curriculum Hours

1 Various instrumenting techniques:

• Linear measurement by tape and EDM

• Angular measurement by theodolite and total station

• Height measurement by optical or digital level

• 3D scanning (optional)

22 hrs

2 Proper field recording and sketching

• Presentation in a systematic format

8 hrs


Learning Contents


1 2 3

1 Various instrumenting techniques √ √

2 Proper field recording and sketching √ √


• This subject is taught mostly in the form of practical work in the appropriate areas with

a few hours of supporting lectures.





• Introductions, Instructions and field booking sheets/forms are given to students prior to

field practices. Students may prepare for their field works in advance.

• Students may have extra practical sessions outside the curriculum contact hours.




Assessment Scheme:


50%


Total 100%


Various land surveying equipment for practical purpose:

1. measuring tapes and chains 2. compasses and pendulums 3. automatic levels 4. digital theodolites 5. electronic total stations 6. portable geodetic GPS receiver 7. other advance equipment such as 3D scanner (optional)

Textbooks:


References:

1. B. Kavanagh, (2014) Surveying with construction applications.

2. W. Schofield, (2007) Engineering surveying.

3. A. Bannister, S. Raymond and R. Baker, (1998) Surveying, 7th Edition.

4. A.H. Robinson and J. Morrison, (2008) Elements of Cartography

5. B.M. Sadgrove (CIRIA), (2007) Setting-out Procedures









Module Title Field Camp


QF Credits 12

QF Level 4


120

Contact Hours: 25

Lecture: 4; Practical: 21


Assessment Hours: 5


Pre-requisite Practical Surveying (CON3072X)

Co-requisite Nil

Anti-requisite Nil




1. Develop field investigation skill into professional level in the data acquisition of Horizontal and

Vertical Control; Mapping/ Detail survey and setting out by using suitable surveying tools and

equipment.

2. Make generalisations and predictions on the assessment of unfamiliar or unpredictable

surveying problems. Carry out discretion and judgement on associated correction calculations to

the data acquired from Horizontal and Vertical Control; Mapping/ Detail survey and setting out.

3. Choose appropriate methods in the presentation of the surveyed data in Mapping/ Detail survey





Learning Contents

Indicative Curriculum Hours

1. Site Reconnaissance • Principles of Site Reconnaissance. • Site Reconnaissance tools. • Application of site reconnaissance in the construction

project.

2 hours

2. Control Survey • Establish horizontal control network - triangulation,

trilateration and traversing in the construction project. • Establish vertical control network – differential levelling

and trig. heighting • Analysis of the horizontal and vertical control data • Apply adjustment to horizontal and vertical control data • Apply single point fixing techniques using intersection and

resection.

6 hours

3. Detail survey and Digital Mapping • Overview of the detail survey techniques - topographic

survey and survey plan. • Input survey data into digital mapping environment • Input survey data into digital terrain model software for

other civil engineering applications, such as alignment design, contours and sections, cut and fill

• Application of detail surveying techniques in the construction project.

• Application of GIS software to check the accuracy of the slope survey

9 hours

4. Construction Survey • Computation and checking of setting out data • Set out road alignments (horizontal and vertical) and civil

structure. • Apply proper field checks to the setting out data • Set out slope stakes.

8 hours


Learning Contents


1 2 3

1 Site Reconnaissance √ √ √

2 Control Survey √ √

3 Detail Survey and digital mapping √ √ √

4 Construction Survey √ √




Learning and Teaching Strategies: • The module consists of 21 hours (min. 3 days) of survey practical in small groups; 4

hours lecture of pre-practical briefing and 5 hours of post-practical sharing and presentation.

• There will be assignments in digital and hardcopy formats at suitable intervals to monitor the progress of students.

Assessment Scheme:


40%


Total 100%


Various land surveying equipment for practical purpose: 1. measuring tapes and chains 2. compasses and pendulums 3. automatic levels 4. digital theodolites 5. electronic total stations 6. portable geodetic GPS receiver 7. other advance equipment such as 3D scanner (optional) Textbooks:


References:

1. Lam, S. (2010) Engineering Surveying for Civil Engineers: an Algorithmic

Approach, 2nd

ed. Singapore: McGraw-Hill Education.

2. Uren, J. and Price, W. F. (2006) Surveying for Engineers, 4th ed. Palgrave

Macmillan









Module Title Mathematics for Engineering Survey


QF Credits 9

QF Level 3


92

Contact Hours: 27

Lecture: 18; Tutorial: 9


Assessment Hours: 2


Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Anti-requisite Nil

Exemption Criteria Pass the Mathematics Subject in HKCEE, or;

Pass the Mathematics Subject in HKDSE, or equivalent.



1. Appreciate the importance of trigonometry in engineering survey by understand the

relationship between lengths and angles.

2. Determine lengths of sides and angles in 2-dimensional problems

3. Familiar with geographic Cartesian coordinates by understanding the coordinate geometry

4. Apply Trapezoidal Rule and Simpson’s Rule to calculate irregular areas and volumes in surveying or

engineering problems





Learning Contents

Indicative Curriculum Hours

1. Trigonometry • Pythagoras’ Theorem • right-angled triangles • trigonometric ratios • Angles at a point, adjacent angles on a straight line and

vertically opposite angles • Corresponding angles, alternate angles and interior angles

on the same side • Sum of interior angles, sum of exterior angles, base angles

of isosceles triangles and angles of equilateral triangles • opposite angles, opposite sides and diagonals of

parallelograms • Sine formula • Cosine formula

12 hours

2. Geographic Cartesian coordinates • Introduction to Geographic Cartesian Coordinates • Represent points with coordinates on an x-y plane • Calculate the mid-point of two given points • Calculate the distance between two given points on an x-y

plane • Find the slope of a line segment from two given points or

from an equation of a straight line

9 hours

3. Mensuration

• Trapezoidal Rule, Simpson's Rule for irregular areas and volume

6 hours


Learning Contents


1 2 3 4

1 Trigonometry √ √

2 Geographic Cartesian coordinates √

3 Mensuration √









the lecture sessions or students may approach the lecturer directly in emails.

Assessment Scheme:


40%


Total 100%


Nil

Textbooks:


References:

1. Stroud, K.A. (2013), Engineering mathematics, 7th ed. New York : Industrial Press

2. Chan M.H. et al. (2008) New trend mathematics. Hong Kong: Chung Tai

Educational Press.






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SECTION TWO – MODULE SYLLABUSES · • This subject is taught in the form of normal lectures. ... limitations of plane surveying ... Lecture note developed by the course team