LEI107 Engineering Surveying

Contents and structure

This course provides a further introduction to basic geodesy, and on the analysis of surveyed data and its results. This unit also aims to give an understanding of modern methods used to plan and perform surveying tasks in which the engineer plays a part. Suitability of surveying methods as well as data quality and precision will be emphasized in order to fulfil customer requirements. The course will also provide a basic introduction to construction theory, allowing the student to gain a fundamental understanding of how a construction site operates.

Contents

Basic geodesy, datums, projections and transformations, measurement and staking methods, axis staking, weighting of different measurement operations, optimization techniques, parameter estimation, error estimation, error propagation, hypothesis testing, data rejection, reliability analysis, networks, area, volume, and mass calculation, basic programming/scripting, reporting and achievement of goals according to relevant standards. Fundamental principles of construction theory, including material properties, loads, components, and structural stability.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

• Describe basic concepts of geodesy.
• Describe characteristic properties of relevant datum and projection systems.
• Explain and evaluate the results of a computation.
• Describe basic geodetic tasks for the civil engineering professional.
• Be able to explain basic theories and principles within construction theory.

Skills

• Be able to plan simple measurement and staking tasks to achieve the desired accuracy.
• Be able to choose an appropriate solution strategy to calculate coordinates and heights based on collected data.
• Be able to estimate accuracy and evaluate the results in relation to goal achievement.
• Be able to apply basic construction theory to understand how various elements on a construction site interact and how this affects geodetic measurements and setup.

General Competence

The candidate should have a fundamental understanding of geodesy and be able to plan and calculate measurement and staking tasks using various measurement equipment, where precision and accuracy are crucial. The candidate should also have a basic understanding of construction theory to assess how construction and civil engineering elements affect and integrate with geodetic work. This introduction equips students to plan and evaluate measurement tasks with high accuracy and quality, as well as understand how geodetic work interacts with and supports construction and civil engineering projects.

Entry requirements

See recommended prerequisite knowledge.

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding or similar to LEI121 Land Surveying.

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation/theory and data exercises. Practical fieldwork.

Compulsory learning activities

Mandatory fieldwork and five mandatory assignments must be submitted within set deadlines and approved before examination can take place.

Approved assignments are valid in five subsequent semesters.

Assessment

4 hour written exam.

Time and place for the examination will be announced at Studentweb and digital assessment system.

The examination is digital and the students bring their own computer. The software used for the examination must be installed and tested by the student before the examination.

Grading scale is A-F where F is fail.

Examination support material

All physical printed and written aids are allowed.

All calculator models are allowed.

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Course reductions

• LOJ212 - Ingeniørlandmåling - Reduction: 10 studypoints