Fundamentals Of Surveying Fieldwork
Civil Engineering
FW00 Orientation
Safety, conduct, field-data, prescribed-format, and submission requirements for Fundamentals of Surveying Fieldwork.
FW01 — Pacing and Determination of Pace Factor
Field calibration of individual pace factor using a one-step-per-pace convention, seven repeated trials, trimmed averaging, unknown-distance estimation, and accuracy checks.
FW02 — Horizontal Distance Measurement by Taping on Level and Sloping Ground
Direct taping, ranging, repeat measurements, slope-distance reduction, and horizontal-distance quality checks.
FW03 — Differential Leveling and Elevation Determination
Closed differential-leveling field procedure, height-of-instrument reductions, arithmetic checks, misclosure, and proportional adjustment.
FW04 — Profile Leveling and Longitudinal Profile Development
Centerline stationing, profile-level observations, benchmark closure, longitudinal plotting, grade-line comparison, and cut/fill interpretation.
FW05 — Horizontal and Vertical Angle Measurement Using a Transit/Theodolite
Temporary adjustment, face-left/face-right observations, horizontal-angle repetition, vertical-angle measurement, and angular quality checks.
FW06 — Tacheometric Distance and Elevation Measurement Using a Transit/Theodolite
Stadia intercepts, inclined sights, horizontal-distance reduction, elevation transfer, and reference checks.
FW07 — Closed Traverse Survey Using a Surveyor's Compass
Magnetic bearings, fore/back-bearing checks, local attraction, traverse-side measurement, closure, and field documentation.
FW08 — Closed Traverse Survey Using a Total Station
Total-station setup, backsight orientation, EDM observations, angular closure, coordinate reduction, LEC, relative precision, and Bowditch adjustment.
FW09 — Topographic Survey and Contour Map Preparation
Survey control, detail-point collection, breaklines, spot elevations, contour interpolation, map drafting, and topographic survey QA/QC.
FW10 — Cross-Section Survey and Earthwork Quantity Determination
Centerline stationing, perpendicular offsets, cross-section elevations, design formation, cut/fill areas, and earthwork volume computation.
FW11 — Traverse Reconstruction and Determination of Missing Data
Traverse closure, missing course reconstruction, latitude/departure relationships, inverse calculations, two-unknown systems, and verification.
RW01 — Surveying Instruments, Equipment, and Hand Signals
Research and illustrate 10 surveying instruments or equipment items and 20 field hand signals.
RW02 — Land Area and Perimeter Determination Using Google Earth
Determine the approximate area and perimeter of an assigned Baguio City site using Google Earth, document its boundary geometry, and evaluate the reliability of the digital measurement.
RW03 — Route Distance and Elevation Profile Using Google Earth
Trace a route, determine distance, inspect elevation, and interpret a longitudinal elevation profile.
RW04 — Coordinate Plotting and Digital Site Mapping Using Google My Maps
Prepare coordinate data, import it to Google My Maps, organize layers, and create an annotated digital site map.
RW05 — Comparison of Google Earth and Coordinate-Based Area Determination
Compare a Google Earth polygon area with an area computed from boundary coordinates and quantify the difference.
RW06 — Preliminary Engineering Site Reconnaissance Using Google Earth and Google Maps
Use digital mapping tools to conduct a preliminary desktop reconnaissance for a civil engineering survey.