Land surveying equipment, surveying supplies, surveyor. For a level, the compen sator automatically takes care of the final levelling up. Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, and electronic distancemeasuring equipment. Surveying the land before a building is constructed is one of the most important parts of the building process. It is a basic course for all universities for civil engineers. Test and research new surveying and mapping methods and equipment for mndot.
How to operate surveying equipment and process the data obtained how to sample and test materials used on highway projects how to inspect highway and infrastructure projects how to. On construction projects, the party chief, and crew members, read and interpret construction plans, perform construction layout calculations, operate advanced surveying equipment and. This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to operate surveying equipment for basic measurements, recording and calculating horizontal and vertical information, and directing team activity. Surveying instruments theodolites bright hub engineering. Their types and uses are discussed in this article. This version first released with cpp property services training package version 3. Using a small nail tapped into the center of a wooden stake, pound the stake into, and as flush as possible, with the ground. Total station setup and operation university of south alabama. A field engineering aide may be required to climb fences, work in. Gyro x ii has a function to output data to a connected host computer.
Trimble is transforming the way work is done through the application of innovative positioning. This updated equipment is being used by engineering aids at this time and you will be expected to know how to operate each piece of equipment. When th is changed make sure you hit the ok function key. Troubleshooting the rem measurement the only numerical input is the target height so make sure that is entered correctly. This certificate prepares students to operate surveying equipment and provides them with a comprehension of legal surveying principles and state laws regarding surveying and mapping. Optical survey equipment is an industryleading supplier of land survey and precision measurement technologies based in the uk. The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights. Surveying has been an essential element in the development of the human environment for so many centuries.
Your job requires you to use the highestquality surveying equipment and tools, which is why engineering supply sells the most recognized manufacturers of commercialgrade surveying. It is an imperative requirement in the planning and execution of nearly every. Prevailing wage request for revision of occupational. April 2004 figure 1 the three main types of levels. Modern surveying instruments and their uses in civil. Surveying on the job requires the use of moreadvanced surveying instruments. There are several equipment that is been used in the construction industry. As a surveying technician, graduates typically work under the direction of an engineer or surveyor to operate surveying equipment, record measurements, and produce.
Any variation from the specifications shall have the prior approval of the region survey coordinator. No attempt is made to provide advice on how to operate particular surveying instruments and devices. Homemade surveying equipment are easy doityourself tools meant for surveying, especially on a lessprofessional level or better still to help you understand surveying better and how each. Proper care in the use, storage, transportation and adjustment of the equipment is a major factor in the successful completion of a survey. Surveying is the science of taking big measurements. The equipment is exposed to extreme weather conditions, used in dusty construction areas and is. Explain the proper use of the equipment for a taping exercise. The first types of tractors ran on steam and were hard to maneuver. A field engineering aide performs subprofessional land surveying work or works with engineering personnel. Sokkia ix505 robotic total station 5second without rc handle. Total station setup and operation university of south. Surveying equipment at sccs we are a leading supplier and offer a complete range of survey equipment instruments and additions to compliment automatic and digital levels, laser levels.
Here in we have gathered some pdf lectures on surveying. Operating equipment requires continuous selflearning, both on the job and at special training courses offered by the department. Observe the survey point in the optical plummet and center the point by loosening the centering screw and sliding the entire instrument. Describe the purpose, functions, components, and use of the electronic distancemeasuring equipment. The use of levels and total stations is illustrated by a series of practical examples. Total station is a surveying equipment combination of electromagnetic distance measuring instrument and electronic theodolite. Trimble uses gps, lasers, optical, and inertial technologies, as well as wireless. Total station in surveying operation, uses and advantages. We hope students all over the world will find it helpful. Objectives when you have completed this chapter, you will be able to do the following.
The same is true for the equipment used in surveying. Follow these tips to help set up your surveying equipment so you can quickly get the job done. It requires technical ability in the use of equipment, as well as an understanding of how to use it, to satisfy key task requirements. It is the art of measuring horizontal and vertical distances between.
Replaces superseded equivalent cppsis4030a operate surveying equipment. This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to operate a range of surveying equipment for data capture or spatial data setout. Command operations from a host computer can also be performed. Youve probably seen these guys on the side of the road looking through fancy equipment on a tripod. Do not operate equipment unless you have received training in its use. Summary of content and teaching strategies objective 1. The latest theodolites have infrared distance measuring devices, for which.
Tools and equipment use only the proper tool, in the proper condition, for each job. Surveying equipment is being used under most stressful conditions. You may have others, which vary from statejurisdiction to statejurisdiction. You can depend on geofennel surveying instruments to provide precise. It is also integrated with microprocessor, electronic data. Lecturer, senior technical assistant department of mining engineering, indian school of mines, dhanbad 826004 abstract although surveying techniques have always played a primary role in. Modern surveying instruments provides faster and more precise surveying than conventional instruments. The weapon for engineering how to set up total station, by 20 year old guy with a topocon model and data collector. Transit is the most universal of surveying instruments primary use is for measurement or layout of horizontal and vertical angles also used to determine vertical and horizontal distance by. July 1, 2000 surveying and mapping manual 121 12 surveying and mapping section office of land management 12. Levels are supplied in a case in which the instrument can be shock proof stored.
Antique surveying instruments, restoration, repair, sales. Chapter 3 surveying equipment, measurements and errors wsdot. These are used for both large and small scale purposes. Theodolites are essential surveying instruments used for the measurement of horizontal and vertical angles. Surveying is a very important part of civil engineering. Landsurveying students use a theodolite as a way to learn the principles of angle measurement. Surveying with gps, total station and terresterial laser.
Bahuguna, dheeraj kumar, sunil kumar associate professor, sr. This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to operate surveying equipment for basic measurements, recording and calculating horizontal and vertical information, and. At baseline equipment, we specialize in topquality equipment for land surveyors and engineers. Chapter 3 surveying equipment, measurements and errors. Land surveying equipment surveyor tools, instruments. Before a building project takes place, land surveyors go to the site to.
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