Unit 1 Module 1

6 lecture hours

• 1 Plane Table Survey: Introduction
• setting up the plane table
• methods of plane tabling
• sources of Errors. 10 20 2 Theodolite Traversing: Introduction
• the vernier transit theodolite
• temporary and permanent adjustment of theodolite
• measuring horizontal and vertical angles
• methods of traversing
• closing error
• computation of latitudes and departure
• check in closed and open traverse
• balancing of traverse
• Gale’s table
• traverse area
• omitted measurements 10 20 3 Trigonometric levelling: Indirect levelling
• levelling on steep ground- methods

Unit 2 Module 2

6 lecture hours

• 4 Curves: Introduction
• theory and setting out methods of simple circular curve
• elements of a compound and reverse curves
• transition curve
• types of transition curve
• combined curve
• types of vertical curves

Unit 3 Module 3

6 lecture hours

• 5 Computation of Areas: Methods to compute area of traverse- Determining areas from Plans
• Trapezoidal rule- Simpson’s rule
• Use of planimeter Computation of Volumes- Volume from cross sections
• Trapezoidal and Prismoidal formulae
• Prismoidal correction
• Curvature correction
• Determination of capacity of reservoir and volume from borrow pits

Unit 4 Module 4

• 6 Hydrography: Introduction
• control points
• instruments & methods of locating soundings. 2 5 7 Setting out Works: Building
• Tunnel 2 5 Reference Books: 1
• Surveying Vol.I
• II and III by Dr
• Surveying and Levelling Vol
• I and II by T.P Kanetkar and S.V Kulkarni 3
• Surveying Vol
• I, II and III by Dr
• I and II by S
• Surveying and Levelling by N.N
• Surveying and Levelling by R
• Advanced Surveying by R
• Fundamentals of Surveying
• Prentice Hall India
• New Delhi 9
• Surveying and Leveling
• Oxford University Press
• New Delhi Course Outcome:  Conduct plane table and theodolite traverse surveys at identified Site.  Conduct trigonometrically leveling  Set out simple circular and transition curves at given location  Compute areas and volumes using standard rules and equipment’s such as planninmeter  Conduct hydrographical survey  Give layout of foundations for buildings
• bridges and tunnels as per plan/drawing
• List of Experiments:  Plane table traversing by intersection and radiation methods  Two point problem and three point problem  Theodolite traversing and plotting of traverse by applying corrections in Gale’s traverse table  Setting out simple circular curve by different methods  Setting out combined curve (Transition - Circular – Transition)  Setting out building foundations  Computation of area of submergence and storage volume from contour maps for reservoir projects
• Design based Problems/Open Ended Problems: 1
• To find the capacity of reservoir 2
• Identify location of recharge well for various sites Term Work: Term work shall be based on the following field projects conducted by students: 1) Plane table survey project. 2) Theodolite traverse survey project. 3) Setting out of curve
• ACTIVE LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS: Preparation of power-point slides
• which include videos