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Civil Engineering Surveying Prepaid by: 140670106083 140670106002
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Planning A Survey Planning requires a well rounded understanding of surveying practices Process: 1.Choice of accuracy required (depends on use to be made) 1.Basic Control 2.Topographic 3.Photogrammetry
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Planning A Survey 2.Existing Control 1.Search records for existing control in area 1.Illinois Geological Survey – Urbana, IL 2.National Geodetic Survey – Rolla, MO or Rockville, Maryland 3.Reconnaissance: 1.Search Procedure: 1.Description often dated 2.Can use GPS receiver (Lat. And Long) 3.Probe, detectors – often problems - brass
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Planning A Survey 4.Choice of Instruments and Methods 1.Depends on availability, location, existing features, and accuracy 5.Computation and Drafting
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Accuracy and Errors Accuracy depends on: 1.Precise instruments 2.Precise Methods 3.Good Planning Example: Angle turned with theodolite, pointed with care; readings checked thus good precision. Angle’s of 2-3” expected, real results angle’s 15” = accuracy
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Errors 3 Types 1.Blunders 2.Systematic Error 3.Accidental Error Blunder is a mistake, to help eliminate: 1.Every value to be recorded must be checked by some independent field observation
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Errors 2.Once check indicates that there is no blunder, field record must never be changed or destroyed 3.An overall check must be applied to every control survey. Make as many overall checks as possible.
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Errors Systematic Error – an error that under the same conditions will always be of same size and sign. Basic Rules to Eliminate: 1.All surveying equipment must be designed and used so that whenever possible systematic errors will be eliminated automatically 2.Systematic error which can not be eliminated must be evaluated and their relationship to conditions that cause them must be determined. Example: Temperature Corrections
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Errors Accidental Errors – (random errors) represent the limit of precision in the determination of a value Corrected be laws of probability Compass Rule and Least Squares
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Hydrographic Surveys 1. Surveys and mapping of bodies of water and shorelines 2. Rivers and Lakes – Process different 2.Rivers 2.Normal process is to establish 2 parallel lines of control points on opposite sides 3.River Portion: 2 processes 2.EDM similar to radial 3.Dual instrument with position by angle and intersection 3.Lakes 2.Normal process same as river but generally do not have current problems
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Overall Process: 1. Establish control points both horizontal and vertical 2. Preplan where sections are to be taken (this is basis for control points on shore) 3. Cross sections taken 4. If EDM, radials taken from control points due to difficulty in obtaining shots under 300’ 5. May have to combine cross sections and radial location to pick up anomalies not covered by cross sections
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Gauging Stations Purpose is to install either manually read or automatic gauges to determine stream, river, lake, or ocean elevations Process: 1. Establish system of BM’s throughout area gauges will be installed 2. Establish elevation mark at site for installation 3. After gauges are installed, check elevation of each
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Topographic Surveys 6 Basic Methods 1. Radial 2. Plus/Offset 2.Plus Offset 2.Establish baseline (Often centerline), establish points at station interval 50’, 100’, 200’ 3.Tie planimetric data by distance down line plus distance right or left (looking up stationing) 4.Establish elevations on station points then elevation out a predetermined distance with shots at breaks
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Topographic Surveys 4.Due additional section to locate features in between stations 5.Equipment: Tape, Level, Rod, Transit, - Right Angle Prism? 2.Grid Method 1.Take cross Section Groups and Combine 2.Establish Grid baseline – often property line 3.Establish Perpendicular line 4.Both Marked at grid interval (25’, 50’) 5.Planimetric tied plus/offset in each grid 6.Grid laid out by double taping 7.Field notes 1 – 2 grids/page
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Topographic Surveys 3. Photogrammetry 1.Limitations 1.Trees – Leaves off – no large growths of coniferous 2.Ground Cover – grass, thick weeds and vines, snow 3.Clear Sky 4.Tall Buildings Due to these Limitations Illinois only has on the average of 2 weeks flying time
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Topographic Surveys Scale – Photo S = (f/H’) Coordinates From Photos XA = (xa/f)(H-ha) YA = (ya/f)(H-ha) Height of an object r = radial dist. to top d = radial dist. to top – radial dist. to bottom h= d (H’) / r h= d (H’) / r
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Topographic Surveys 4. GPS: Total Station System 1.Basic of GPS 1.Topo with GPS 2.Topo: Trimble Total Station (RTK) 2.Limitations: 1.Must be able to maintain satellite signal – Trees, Building 2.Signal Reflection (Multipath) – Buildings, Fences, Roofs 3.Debate over elevation (0.15’ +/- my belief)
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Topographic Surveys 5. Trace Contour 1.Used to identify several contours around an area 6. Plane Table Surveys 1.Rarely used 2.Method prepares a manuscript map in the field
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Mapping and Map Drafting 2 Basic Types of Maps used in Engineering 1.Line Drawing 2.Photogrametrically prepared manuscript or orthophoto map
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Mapping and Map Drafting 1. Datum in Mapping: Datum used to correlate measurements, to determine elevations and horizontal positions for points at different locations Topographic Maps using Symbols Show: 1.Spatial configuration of Earths surface (contours) 2.Natural Features (Lakes, Rivers, etc.) 3.Physical Changes caused by man
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Mapping and Map Drafting 2. Planning Maps Used in planning Engineering work or overall planning at the urban, Regional, or National Levels 3. Plotting Contours: Interpolation: 1.Estimation 2.Computation
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Mapping and Map Drafting 4. Contours Characteristics of Contours: 1.Horizontal distance between contour lines is inversely proportionate to the slope 2.Uniform slopes have contours evenly spaced 3.Along plane surfaces (manmade) contour lines are straight and parallel 4.Contour lines are perpendicular to lines of steepest slope 5.All contours close upon themselves 6.Different contours do not merge or cross one another (except vertical walls, overhangs, cliffs) on map
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Mapping and Map Drafting Factors that influence choice of map scale 1.Clarity with which features can be shown 2.Cost (larger scale – higher cost) 3.Correlation of Map data with related maps 4.Desired size of map sheet 5.Physical factors (number and character), nature of terrain, required contour interval
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Mapping and Map Drafting 5. Map Classifications Based on American Society of Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Mapping Division 1.Design Maps: Used to design and construct 6. Information shown on Maps:
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Mapping and Map Drafting 1.The following should be on a map: 1.Direction of Meridian (North) 2.Graphical Scale (Bar in case of reduction) 3.Legend or key of symbols 4.Title Block (identifiers) 5.Contour Interval 6.Datum to which both Horizontal and Vertical are Referenced 7.If coordinate base used – what system
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Mapping and Map Drafting 2.If map is to become public record (subdivision). It must contain in addition to the above: 1.Length of each line 2.Direction of each line (bearing or angles) 3.Subdivision numbering system (lot and block) 4.Location and Kind of monuments 5.Names of property owners (on site and adjacent) 6.Full description of Boundary 7.Certificate of Surveyor that map is correct
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Planning and Estimating from Topo Maps 1. Purpose of Topo maps 2. Profiles 3. Grade contour 4. Drainage Area Limits determined by following characteristics: 1.Begins and ends at the point in the stream to which it applies 2.Passes through every saddle that divides drainage area 3.Often follows ridges 5. Reservoir Capacity
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