CE 111: Fundamentals of Surveying
Spring 2005
Professors:
Marlee Walton, P.E.; L.S.I
Edward Kannel, P.E.
Office: 496 Town
Phone: 294-4861
E-mail: marlee@iastate.edu
Office: 382B Town
Phone: 294-6777
E-mail: ekannel@iastate.edu
Text: Surveying with Construction Application, 5th Edition, Barry Kavanagh; and, CE 111
Laboratory Manual—Supplemental and laboratory readings revised December 2002
Date
Topic
01/10
Lab #1
Introduction; Overview; Expectations
Mathematical/statistical skills for surveying applications
01/14
Surveying fundamentals; Traverse computations
01/17
Lab #2
01/21
01/24
Lab #3
01/28
01/31
Holiday
Traverse computations
Traverse computations
Traverse computations
Traverse computations
Surveying for construction of highway curves
Vertical curves
Lab #4
02/04
02/07
Lab #5
02/11
02/14
Lab #6
02/18
Circular curve computations
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Data collection with GPS
EXAM
Construction volumes
Volumes along routes
Mass diagrams
02/21
Mass diagrams
Lab #7
02/25
02/28
Lab #8
03/04
03/07
Lab #9
03/11
End areas and mass diagram development
Differential leveling
Differential leveling
Differential leveling
Angular measurements and theodolites
Angular measurements and theodolites
Angular measurements with theodolites/total stations
Total stations
Spring Break
Total stations
Positioning of a traverse with a total station
EXAM
Distance measurements
Taping measurements
3/14-18
03/21
Lab#10
03/25
03/28
Lab#11
Reading
Ch. 1
Lab Handout/
Web material
Ch. 4.4; 6.16.6
Ch. 6.7-6.10
Ch. 6.11-6.12
Ch. 10.1-10.6
Ch. 10.1210.15
Ch. 8.1-8.6
Ch. 8.7-8.15
Lab Manual
Ch. 16.4-16.6
Lab Manual
Lab Manual;
Reference
Lab Manual;
Reference
Ch. 3.1-3.8
Ch. 3.9-3.17
Lab Manual
Ch. 4.1-4.12
Ch. 4.13-4.19
Lab Manual
Ch. 5.1-5.4
Ch. 5.5-5.7
Lab Manual
Review
Ch. 2.1-2.15
Lab Manual
04/01
04/04
Lab#12
04/08
04/11
Lab#13
04/15
04/18
Building construction surveys
Construction slope staking
Building stakeout
Geomatics
Gomatics
Topographic data
Municipal street construction surveys
Municipal street construction surveys
Lab#14
04/22
04/25
Lab#15
04/29
Cross sections and earthwork estimates
Assessment
Coordinate assessment for inaccessible points
Completion of project
Final Review
FINAL
05/02+
Ch. 15
Ch. 11
Lab Manual
Ch. 7.1-7.5
Ch. 12.1-12.5
Ch. 12.612.11
NOTE: The dates, subjects, and assignments within this document are
subject to change.
Course Description: Introduction to error theory. Fundamentals of observing distances, elevations, and
angles. Traversing. Irregular areas. Circular curves. Earthwork including mass diagrams. Construction
staking. Computer applications.
Course Objectives: CE 111 provides the opportunity to learn the basic principles of engineering
surveying. The course objectives, however are broader than learning to use survey equipment to develop
maps, plans, or final survey reports. During the semester, the students will:
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Demonstrate fundamental understanding of mathematics and statistics in solving surveying
problems.
Develop written and graphic communication skills.
Demonstrate analytical skills in completing assignments.
Demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret field survey data.
Produce spreadsheet programs to analyze surveying problems.
Develop alternative solutions to problems within the context of surveying practice.
Increase understanding of the importance and necessity for high professional and ethical
standards.
Demonstrate cooperative leadership in conducting and completing team assignments.
Develop a civil engineering route layout.
Course Grading: will depend on exams (20%, 20% and 25%) laboratory reports, problem sets, field
books, leadership, and quizzes (35%). A 5% reduction in grade may be assessed for any unexcused
absence for laboratory periods. Late papers will not be accepted. If you have extenuating circumstances,
you must notify the instructor prior to the class period. Documentation may be required for all absences.
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
% of total points
>92%
89-92%
86-89%
83-86%
79-83%
76-79%
GRADE
C
CD+
D
F
% of total points
73-76%
69-73%
66-69%
60-66%
<60%