GI3007 Advanced Surveying Techniques Syllabus:
GI3007 Advanced Surveying Techniques (Mining, Hydrology, Route, Astronomy) Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To learn the various methods and adjustments principles of plane and geodetic surveying to solve the real world problems
UNIT I SURVEY ADJUSTMENTS AND THEORY OF ERRORS
Introduction : Kinds of Errors – The Law of Accidental Errors – General Principle of Least Squares – Law of Weights – Determination of Probable Error – Distribution of Error of the Field Measurements – Normal Equations – Determination of the Most Probable Values – Method of Correlates – Triangulation Adjustments – Figure Adjustment – Adjustment of a Geodetic Triangle – Adjustment of Chain of Triangles – Adjustment of two connected Triangles – Adjustment of a Geodetic Quadrilateral – Adjustment of a Quadrilateral with a central Station by Method of Least Squares – Adjustments of Geodetic Triangles with Central Station by Method of Least Squares
UNIT II FIELD ASTRONOMY
Definition of Astronomical Terms – Co-ordinate Systems – The Terrestrial Latitude and Longitude – Spherical Trigonometry and Spherical Triangle – The Astronomical Triangle Relationship Between Co-ordinates – The Earth and the Sun – Unites of Time – Interconversion of Time – Instrumental and Astronomical Corrections to the observed Altitude and Azimuth – Determination of Azimuth – The Determination of Latitude – Determination of Longitude
UNIT III TOPOGRAPHIC AND ROUTE SURVEYING
Topographic Surveying: Planimetric map, concept of map scale, Mapping software’s, Methods of Representing Relief – Contours and Contour Interval – Characteristics of Contours– Methods of Locating Contours – Interpolation of Contours – Procedure in Topographic Surveying Route Surveying for Highways, Railways, Power line and Canal – Reconnaissance survey, Preliminary survey and Location survey by Conventional method and Geomatics techniques – Setting Out Simple curves, Compound curves, Reverse Curve, Transition and Vertical curves – Sight distance.
UNIT IV MINE SURVEYING
Equipment for Mine Surveys: The Transit – The stations and Station Markers – Measurement of Distance and difference in Elevation – Tunnel Alignment and Setting Out – Suspension Mining Compass – Brunton’s Universal Pocket Transit – Mountain Compass Transit. Azimuth transfer methods: Single Wire, The Weisbach Triangle, The Weiss Quadrilateral, Azimuth by Gyroscope – Shafts and Adits – Vertical control transfer by shaft plumbing.
UNIT V HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING
Tides and Datums: Overview of hydrographic surveying concepts – bathymetric and nautical chart – Basic tidal theory – tidal observations and prediction – common types of recording tide gauges – Different vertical datums – Soundings: Overview of depth data types – Working principle of echo sounder – characteristics of underwater acoustic signals – transducers – Error sources and calibration – Advanced instrumentation – Navigation and Position Fixing: Horizontal positioning methods and requirements – Concept of line and surface of position – Positioning and navigation using satellite positioning systems.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course, the student is expected to
CO1 Understand the rudiments of various surveying measurement and its adjustment.
CO2 Imparts knowledge in computation of positions and azimuth using astronomical observation
CO3 Develop the required skills in route surveying fundamentals necessary to provide geomatic solutions.
CO4 Understand the procedure of conducting the mine surveying.
CO5 Imparts knowledge in computation of positions and levels waterbodies.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. J. Uren and W.F. Price, Surveying for Engineers, Palgrave macmillan, Fifth Edition, 2010.
2. Dr. B. C. Punmia, Ashok K. Jain and Arun K Jain, Surveying Vol. I & II, Lakshmi Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, Sixteenth Edition, 2019.
REFERENCES:
1. R. Subramanian, Surveying and Levelling, Oxford University Press, Second Edition, 2012.
2. James M. Anderson and Edward M. Mikhail, Surveying, Theory and Practice, Seventh Edition, Mc Graw Hill 2001.
3. Bannister and S. Raymond, Surveying, Seventh Edition, Longman 2004.
4. S. K. Roy, Fundamentals of Surveying, Second Edition, Prenticeˆ Hall of India2004.
5. K. R. Arora, Surveying Vol I & II, Standard Book house, Twelfth Edition 2013.
6. C. Venkatramaiah, Textbook of Surveying, Universities Press, Second Edition, 2011
7. T. P. Kanetkarand S. V. Kulkarni, Surveying and Levelling, Parts 1 & 2, Pune Vidyarthi Griha Prakashan, Pune, 2008.
8. R. Subramanian, Surveying and Levelling, Oxford University Press, Second Edition, 2012.