Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
CET 20800 - Route Surveying
Credits and Contact Hours:
5 contact hours, 3 credit hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Anthony Gregory
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: Construction Surveying & Layout, 3rd, edition, 2003.
Author: Crawford
Introduction to the Course:
a.
Catalog Description
Preliminary and construction surveys for highways and railroads, including calculation
and field work for simple, compound, reverse, and easement curves, grade lines and slope
stakes and the super elevation of curves. Preparation of plans, profiles and cross-sections
from field survey data. Earth-work estimates.
b.
Prerequisites: CET 10400 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
c.
Selective Course
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Utilize knowledge of basic surveying principles acquired in CET 104 (prerequisite
course) to route surveying problems. (a, b, f)
• Apply knowledge of use of surveying field measuring techniques acquired in CET 104
(prerequisite course) to problems involving horizontal and vertical curves. (a, b, f)
• Further develop proficiency in performing basic surveying computations. (b, f)
• Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems involving horizontal curves. (b, f)
• Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems involving vertical curves. (b, f)
• Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems involving slope staking, and earthwork
areas/volumes. (b, f)
• Demonstrate proficiency in field staking a horizontal curve. (a, e, g)
• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing and interpreting plan and profile drawings and
cross-section drawings of roadways through use of contemporary CAD software. (a, b, f)
b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criteria a, b, e, f, and g.
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CET 20800
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
X Lecture
X Laboratory
X Online
□ Discussion groups
X Projects
□ Other (explain)
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
X Quizzes – 10%
X Exams – 3 exams – 30%; final exam – 20%
X Homework – 15%
X Papers – semester project – 10%
X Lab Reports – lab assignments – 15%
□ Class participation
□ How final grade is determined
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Introduction and Overview
Horizontal Curves
Horizontal Curve Calcs.
Compound Curves, Lab 1
Lab Assignment 2
Horizontal Curve Staking
Lab Assignment 3 (Sat.)
Offset Easement Curves & Review
Vertical Parabolic Curves
Lab Assignment
Vert. Curves High/Low Points
Lab Assignment 5
Unequal Curves
Lab Assignment 6
Plan Profile - Lab Assignment 7
Begin Semester Project
Semester Project & Review
Highway Safety and Design
Semester Project
Slope Staking
Semester Project
Earthwork and Volumes
Semester Project & Review
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