Course detail

Structural and Industrial Geodesy (S)

FAST-CE53Acad. year: 2013/2014

Basic terms of structural geodesy.
Measurement errors, accuracy of 1D and 2D quantities.
Fundamentals of setting out accuracy analyses.
Precise methods of angle, distance, and height measurements.
Horizontal and vertical setting out. Setting out drawings.
Legal prescriptions and standards for site surveying.
Setting out control networks. Geodesy in design and construction of structures. Deformation measurements.
Satellite systems, GNSS measurements.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student obtains extended knowledge about problems of geodesy in civil engineering, about legal frame of civil engineering geodesy, about precise measuring methods, about deformation surveying, about GNSS measuring technology.

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of geodesy.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures, practical classes and self-study assignments. Attendance at lectures is optional, but attendance at classes is compulsory.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Attendance in accordance with Rules for Studies. Submission and acceptance of single task protocols is mandatory. Passing the check test. Passing the written examination.

Course curriculum

1. Basic terms of structural geodesy, measurement errors, accuracy of 1D and 2D quantities.
2. Fundamentals of setting out accuracy analyses.
3. Precise methods of angle and distance measurements.
4. Precise levelling.
5. Setting out of angles, distances, and heights.
6. Basic methods of horizontal setting out.
7. Basic methods of vertical setting out.
8. Setting out drawings.
9. Geodesy in structural design.
10. Geodesy in construction of structures.
11. Deformation measurements.
12. Underground surveys. Photogrammetric applications.
13. Contemporary geodetic instrumentation. GPS technique.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Extended knowledge of geodesy in civil engineering.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Michalčák, O. a kol.: Inžinierska geodézia I. Alfa Bratislava, 1985.
Michalčák O. a kol.: Inžinierska geodézia II. Alfa Bratislava, 1990. (CS)

Recommended reading

Richardus P.: Project Surveying. A. A. Balkema Rotterdam, 1984.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Basic surveying and calculation methods geodesy, measurement errors.
2. Precise methods of angle, distance and height setting out.
3. Basic methods of horizontal and vertical setting out.
4. Cadastre of real estates, overview.
5. Geodesy for preparation and designing of structures.
6. Setting out networks, setting out drawings and sketches.
7. Geodesy for construction of structures.
8. Deformation measurements.
9. Photogrammetry in building industry.
10. Legal prescriptions and standards for site geodesy.
11. GNSS technology, measuring methods.
12. Basics of accuracy analysis, accuracy characteristics of quantities.
13. Closing consultation, informations about examination.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Total station, electronic leveling instrument.
2. Measurement of horizontal directions.
3. Parallactic distance measurement, subtense bar.
4. Precise setting out of an angle,
5. Contour setting out, terrain surveying.
6. Setting out drawing, calculation of setting out elements.
7. Setting out of a building object.
8. Photogrammetric surveying, preparation, control points.
9. Photogrammetric surveying, realization.
10. Photogrammetric surveying, preparation of documentation.
11. Internet portal of Czech Office for Surveying and Cadastre.
12. Check of fulfilling the credit conditions, final test, granting of credits.