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Topographical Engineering

Unit Code: HES2131




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

68 hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HES2146C Computer Aided Engineering

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

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Aims & Objectives:

This unit covers the basic principles of surveying together with the use of field instruments in scheduled field work.

On completion of this unit students will:

  • correctly solve surveying related problems
  • have demonstrated effective use of automatic level and total station, in a group activity, by completing a series of field assignment to third order accuracy
  • be able to produce from collected data accurate drawings that represent existing field conditions that meet recognised drafting standards
  • demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, acceptance of responsibility and accountability by participating effectively as a member of a group project consisting of a series of surveying related tasks

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Teaching Methods:

Lectures (24 hrs),
Fieldwork (36hrs),
Laboratory work (8 hrs)

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Assessment:

Examination (60-70%),
Practical Projects (30-40%)

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
  • Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
  • Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
  •  Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

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Content:

Topics covered include surveying accuracy, errors, distance measurements, levelling, traverse computations, topography, profiles and plan areas. The participants will gain hands-on experience with Total Station equipment and process field data from the Total Station through the computer to both hard and soft copy output.

  • Types of Survey and required accuracies and precisions
  • Levelling
  • Contouring
  • Angles and Bearings
  • Measurement Principals and application
  • Data collection using Electronic Total Station
  • Digital data processing

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Reading Materials:

HES2131 Topographical Engineering: Tutorials and Practical Notes, Swinburne University Press (reviewed annually)
HES2131 Topographical Engineering: Lecture Series, Swinburne University Press (reviewed annually)
Survey Field Book (Student Bookshop)
Full scientific alpha-numeric calculator


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References:

Bannister & Raymond, Surveying, Longman Scientific & Technical, Harlow, Essex; Wiley, New York, 1992
Schofield, W, Engineering Surveying, Butterworths, London, 1984
Irvine, W, Surveying for Construction, McGraw Hill, London, 1995

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