Course detail

Geodesy

FAST-BE01Acad. year: 2013/2014

Geodesy in Civil Engineering.
Coordinate systems in Czech Republic.
Geodetic computations. Theory of errors.
Measurement of directions and angles. Distance measurements.
Height systems used in Czech Republic. Height measurements.
Detail plane surveying. Setting out of structures.
Deformation measurements.
Data collection and automated data processing for technical maps, use of photogrammetry in building industry.
Overview of maps in Czech Republic. Cadastral surveys.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student obtains knowledge of part of geodesy having relation to designing, construction and documentation of structures. Special attention is pointed to fundamental surveying and setting out technologies at building sites, including accuracy analyses.

Prerequisites

Basic of mathematics, trigonometric functions

Co-requisites

No requirements.

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, submission and acceptance of protocols, passing the final test

Course curriculum

1. Introduction, basic definition.Size and figure of the Earts.
Reference surfaces.
2. Angle measurement,horizontal and vertical angles. Theodolites.
3. Distance measurements. Direct an indirect measurements. Polar method and ortogonal method.
4. Height measurements.Systems, spots.Trigonometric height measurement.
5. Levelling. Instruments and acquipment.Levelling errors.
6.Coordinates computations. Basic tasks.
7. Intersections, traverses, transformations.
8. Maps, digitalization.
9. Real estate, development of real estate.
10.Surveying works. Planimetry, altimetry.
11.Setting out of points , lines, circles, curves, planes.
12.Setting out of boundaries.Setting out plans.
13.Global positioning system.Photogrammetry and remote sensing.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Fundamentals of geodesy for 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

Katastr nemovitostí po novele. 0. (CS)
Irvine, W.: Surveying for Construction. McGraw-Hill, London, 1995. (EN)
Vitásek, J., Pažourek, J., Nevosád, Z.: Vybrané geodetické práce ve stavebnictví. VUTIUM Brno, 1998. (CS)
Staněk, V., Hostinová, G.: Geodézia ve stavebníctve. Jaga Group Bratislava, 1999. (SK)
Torge, Wolfgang: Surveying. de Gruyter, 2001. (EN)
Ghilani, C.D., Wolf, P.R.: Elementary Surveying. Pearson Prentice Hall, London, 2008. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-MI Bachelor's

    branch MI , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-ST Bachelor's

    branch VS , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-E-SI Bachelor's

    branch VS , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-K-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch VS , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch VS , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction, basic definitions. History. Size and figure of the Earth. Reference surfaces. Basic measuring units.
2. Angle measurement, directions, horizontal and vertical angles. Theodolites.
3. Distance measurements. Direct an indirect measurements. Polar method and ortogonal method.
4. Height measurements, height systems, benchmarks. Trigonometric height measurement. Hydrostatic and barometric leveling.
5. Leveling. Instruments and equipment. Leveling errors.
6. Geodetic control, stabilization and signalization, accuracy characteristics. Coordinate calculations, bearing and distance, polar point, line point, orthogonal point.
7. Coordinate calculations, intersections, traverses, transformations.
8. Maps, digitalization of maps. Organization of geodetic service.
9. Cadastre of real estates, history and development, basic terms of cadastre of real estates.
10.Surveying works. Planimetry, altimetry.
11.Setting out of points , lines, circles, curves, planes.
12.Setting out of boundaries.Setting out plans.
13.Global positioning system.Photogrammetry and remote sensing.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction, conditions for credit obtaining.
2. Measurement of horizontal directions.
3. Measurement of zenith angles.
4. Measurement of distances.
5. Leveling.
6. Area leveling.
7. Trigonometric height measurement.
8. Tacheometry.
9. Coordinate calculations, bearing, polar point, intersection method.
10. Calculation of a traverse.
11. Calculation of polar point setting out.
12. Drawing of longitudinal section.
13. Final check of fulfilling the credit conditions, granting of credits.