The primary objective of the Surveying and Levelling Laboratoryis to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in the principles and applications of surveying and levelling. This includes familiarizing them with various surveying instruments, data collection methodologies, and computational techniques necessary for accurate land measurement, mapping, and construction layout.

Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• Operate and calibrate a variety of surveying instruments, including levels, theodolites, total stations, and GPS receivers, with proficiency and accuracy.

• Apply fundamental surveying principlesto conduct field measurements for tasks such as differential levelling, traversing, and tacheometry.

• Determine Atterberg limits (liquid limit, plastic limit, and shrinkage limit) to assess the consistency and plasticity of fine-grained soils.

• Collect, record, and processraw field data efficiently and accurately, identifying and mitigating sources of error.

• Perform calculationsto determine elevations, bearings, distances, and coordinates, and use this data for mapping and design purposes.

• Prepare and interpretsurveying plans, profiles, and cross-sections, demonstrating an understanding of professional drawing standards.

• Understand and applysafety protocols and ethical considerations in surveying practice.

• Work effectively in teamsto complete surveying tasks and analyze results.