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GE 101 – General Surveying 2
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GE 101/General Surveying 2
This course deals with the introduction of different surveying
operations and techniques: control, topographic, hydrographic and
mine surveying, introduction to astronomic and satellite geodesy,
introduction to remote sensing and geographic information systems.
GE 100/General Surveying 1
144 Hours
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Course Map
General Surveying 2 - Simplified Course Pack (SCP)
SCP-Topics: Prelim Period
Week 1
Week 2
SCP- Topics: Midterm Period
Review Basic Surveying
Concepts and Fieldwork
Operations
Week 7
Horizontal Positioning (Review)
Week 8
Control Surveys
Topographic Surveying (Part 1)
SCP- Topics: Final Period
Week
13
Week
14
Hydrographic Surveying (Part 1)
Hydrographic Surveying (Part 2)
Week
15
Vertical Positioning (Review)
Week 9
Topographic Surveying (Part 2)
Techniques for Vertical Distance
Measurements
Week 10
Mine Surveying (Part 1)
Week 5
Vertical Observations
Adjustments
Week 11
Mine Surveying (Part 2)
Week
17
Local and International
Geospatial Technologies
Week 6
Preliminary Examination
Week 12
Midterm Examination
Week
18
Final Examination
Week 3
Week 4
Week
16
Astronomical Observations
Geospatial Technologies
Course Outcomes
1. 1. Discuss the K-12 general education curriculum in mathematics and science
2. 2. Determine the adaptation strategies in teaching math and science to children
with special learning needs.
3. 3. Apply adaptation techniques in teaching math and science to students with
additional needs
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Welcome Aboard! This course covers an understanding of different
surveying operations and techniques: control, topographic,
hydrographic and mine surveying, as well as an introduction to
astronomic and satellite geodesy, introduction to remote sensing and
geographic information systems. Different types of surveying and
their methodology will be discussed to explain how it is done in
practice. Throughout this course, you will be able to grasp the work
of a Geodetic Engineer and will be able to appreciate the significance
of surveying in the marketplace.
SCP-TOPICS: PRELIM PERIOD TOPICS
Week 1
Lesson Title
Learning Outcome(s)
Introduction to Property Surveys
Introduction to Property Surveys
Familiarize the rules and regulations in conducting survey
works
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Terms to Ponder
This section can better understand the definition of terminologies used in this
topic and throughout the simplified course pack of General Surveying 2. You
may refer to this section in case of difficulties in understanding the content of
the course pack. I suggest you also take these terms by heart to store the
definitions in your long-term memory and use them in the subsequent courses
that you will take.
Surveying is the art of determining the positions of points on or near the earth’s
surface utilizing measurements in the three elements of space (Rayner and
Schmidt).
Plane surveying is that type of surveying in which the earth is considered a flat
surface and where distances and areas involved are of a limited extent that the
exact shape of the earth is disregarded.
Geodetic Surveying is the type of surveying of a vast extent that considers the
earth’s spherical shape.
Direct measurement compares the measured quantity with a standard
measuring unit or units employed for measuring a quantity of that kind.
Indirect measurement is made when it is impossible to apply a measuring
instrument directly to a quantity.
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Essential Content
Introduction
One of the oldest arts practiced by man is surveying. From the earliest times, it
has always been necessary to mark boundaries and divide tracts of land.
Surveying is a means of making relatively large-scale, accurate measurements
of the Earth’s surfaces. It includes the determination of the measurement data,
the reduction and interpretation of the data to usable form, and, conversely, the
establishment of relative position and size according to given measurement
requirements. Thus, surveying has two similar but opposite functions: the
determination of existing relative horizontal and vertical position, such as that
used for the process of mapping, and the establishment of marks to control
construction or to indicate land boundaries.
Surveying has been an essential element in the development of the human
environment for so many centuries that its importance is often forgotten. It is an
imperative requirement in the planning and execution of nearly every form of
construction. Surveying was essential at the dawn of history, and some of the
most significant scientific discoveries could never have been implemented were
it not for the contribution of surveying. Its principal modern uses are in the fields
of transportation, building, apportionment of land, and communications.
Except for minor details of technique and the use of one or two minor hand-held
instruments, surveying is much the same throughout the world. The methods
reflect the instruments manufactured chiefly in Switzerland, Austria, Great
Britain, the United States, Japan, and Germany. Instruments made in Japan
are similar to those made in the West.
Surveying is a varied and exciting career that requires students to learn and use
design skills, scientific measurement skills, interpersonal and management
skills, and the ability to transform data collected in the field into information
that can be used in land management and planning.
There are two general classifications of surveying: plane and geodetic surveying,
where definitions are given in the Terms to Ponder section.
As discussed in the first course of general surveying, various types of surveys
are being conducted and executed worldwide. Those surveys are in general
terms, but the rules and regulations applied to depend on the country or state
where the land to be surveyed is located. Some of these are control, cadastral,
topographic, hydrographic, mine, photogrammetric, and even LiDAR and
RADAR, which are the trend nowadays. Also, some of the mentioned types of
surveys will be introduced in the further discussion of this course.
We will not dwell on these because the general introduction and surveying
overview were already discussed last semester. Instead, we will focus on the
surveying instruments used in fieldwork observations and the general rules and
guidelines in executing proper survey operations.
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Surveying Instruments
A land surveyor uses instruments to make a precise measurement of the earth’s
surface. From determining property boundaries to preparing construction sites,
surveyors depend on specific equipment to do their professions properly.
Below are some of the surveying instruments and their uses.
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Chains and Tapes – used to measure linear distance in surveying
Compass – used to determine the direction of lines and in calculating
angles between lines
Clinometer – used to measure the angle or elevation of slopes
Level – can be used to read an elevation and determine differences in
elevation between two points
Transit – measures horizontal and vertical angles, approximate distances,
differences in elevation by direct leveling, and direction by the built-in
compass box
Theodolite – its uses are the same with the transit though theodolite is
recognized as the more accurate of the two
Total Station – electronic theodolite used for more accurate angle and
distance measurement, and coordinate measurements
Prisms and Reflectors – used to secure control points at a comfortable and
accessible height for pinpoint accuracy.
Poles, Tripods, and Mounts – used for all kinds of surveying equipment,
including prisms, laser, and levels, to ensure solid, stable readings
Surveying Field Notes
The only reliable and permanent record of the data gathered in the field is found
in the surveying field notes. Keeping field notes calls for more attention and has
great importance and use in the work of a surveyor. This is the basis of the
information a survey team can produce and use for specific purposes. Field notes
will be useless unless written and recorded in a well-ordered way with complete
and correct data.
Surveying field notes are usually interpreted in the office and are formed into
useful presentations like maps, reports, or computations. These are also kept for
future reference in case of conflicts or confirmation of data gathered. Just like
how courts use pieces of evidence in the case they are into, surveying notes serve
that way.
Field notes have five common types that are kept in practice.
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Sketches – drawn freehand and of liberal size
Tabulations – conveys the required information in a definite and
straightforward manner.
Explanatory Notes – provide a written description of what has been done
in the field.
Computations – usually made algebraically by the use of simple
arithmetical steps and trigonometric functions.
Combination of all – practice used in most extensive surveys is a
combination of all types of notes.
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Aside from the practice of indicating the notes mentioned above in a field
notebook, there is some important information that should be found in it.
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Title of the Field Work or Name of the Project
Time of Day and Date
Weather Conditions
Names of Group Members and their Designations
List of Equipment
Indicating the above-listed information will help in tracing and determining the
mistakes that might be encountered after the completion of work and in the
process of interpreting and analyzing the data.
Field Survey Party
Any kind of work involves people to make a specific project operational. Survey
works also have a group of people, considered a team, in conducting surveys and
should work hand-in-hand to produce an informational output for study or
actual project purposes. The following are the composition, duties, and
responsibilities of a field survey party:
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Chief of party – responsible for the overall direction, supervision, and
operational control of the survey party
Assistant chief of party – assists the chief of party
Instrumentman – duty is to set up, level, and operate surveying
instruments
Technician – responsible for the use and operation of all electronic
instruments required in the fieldwork operation
Computer – duty is to perform all computations of survey data and works
out necessary computational checks required
Recorder – duty is to keep a record of all sketches, drawings,
measurements, and observations are taken or needed for a fieldwork
operation
Head tapeman – responsible for the accuracy and speed of all linear
measurements with a tape
Rear tapeman – assist the head tapeman
Flagman – duty is to hold the flagpole or range pole at selected points as
directed by the instrument man
Rodman – duty is to hold the stadia or leveling rod when sights are to be
taken on it
Pacer – duty is to check all linear measurements made by the tapeman
Axeman/Lineman – duty is to clear the line of sight of trees, brush, and
other obstructions
Aidman – duty is to render first aid treatment to members of the survey
party in case of snake and insect bites, accidents, and other cases
involving their health, safety, and well-being
Utilitymen – duties are to render other forms of assistance needed by the
survey party
The primary things to remember in conducting fieldwork observations are to
continually handle the instruments and equipment with complete care, to take
note of the measurements and data gathered, especially remarks and landmarks,
to divide the tasks fairly and equally among the survey party, and to perform the
proper procedure in executing the survey.
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Next week, we will review the concepts, principles, and objectives of horizontal
positioning. You may start reading your notes or research the topic to have a
background and better understanding of the topics to be discussed.
SELF-SUPPORT: You can click the URL Search Indicator below to help you further understand the lessons.
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Baseline Equipment Company. (2020). Types of Surveying Equipment & Their Uses.
Retrieved from https://www.baselineequipment.com/surveyingequipment-types
Civil Simplified. (2016). What is Surveying? Retrieved from
https://www.civilsimplified.com/resources/what-is-surveying
Engineer Supply. (2006). Transits, Theodolites, Total Stations, and Levels. Retrieved
from https://www.engineersupply.com/Transits-Theodolites-TotalStations-Levels.aspx
La Putt, J.P. (2013). Elementary surveying lab manual. Baguio Research and
Publishing Center.
La Putt, J.P. (2014). Elementary surveying 3rd edition. Baguio Research and
Publishing Center.
Wright, J.W. and Lyman, J. (2019). Surveying. Retrieved from https://www.
britannica.com/technology/surveying
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