4031-CIV

Week 1: Introduction to Surveying Science

  • Topics:

    • History and importance of surveying in civil projects.

    • Basic surveying concepts: bearings, distances, levels.

    • Units of measurement and coordinate systems.

    • Types of surveys: land, topographic, construction layout.

  • Activities:

    • Group discussion on surveying roles in construction.

    • Simple chain and compass survey demo.

 

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