Showing papers on "Construction surveying published in 2012"
Book•
01 Jan 2012
TL;DR: This book discusses surveys, mapping, and data acquisition in the context of global positioning systems (GPS), as well as some of the techniques used in modern surveying.
Abstract: I Concepts 1 Surveying and Mapping 2 Survey Measurements and Adjustments 3 Planning and Data Acquisition II Basic Survey Measurements 4 Distance Measurement 5 Vertical Distance Measurement Leveling 6 Angle and Direction Measurements 7 Combined Distance and Angle Measurement System III Survey Operations 8 Traverse 9 Standard Methods for Horizontal Positioning 10 Astronomy IV Modern Surveying and Mapping 11 Map Projections 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) 13 Photogrammetric Surveying and Mapping 14 Mapping, Digital Mapping, and Spatial Information Systems V Types of Surveys 15 Control and Topographic Surveying 16 Route Surveying 17 Construction Surveying 18 Land Surveys Appendixes A Elementary Mathematical Concepts B Introduction to Vector and Matrix Algebra C Coordinate Transformations (including transformations between geodetic reference systems) D Introduction to Probability and Statistics E Trigonometric Formulas and Statistical Tables
124 citations
Book•
04 May 2012
TL;DR: A to Z as discussed by the authors is the most up-to-date dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available, covering in over 7,500 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as contracts and procurement.
Abstract: This A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields, it covers in over 7,500 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as contracts and procurement. Illustrations complement entries where necessary and other extra features include entry-level web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a companion website. Its wide coverage makes it the ideal reference for students of construction and related areas, as well as for professionals in the field.
60 citations
TL;DR: This paper conducted an online survey of 806 UK building surveying graduates and found that most had studied a full-time undergraduate course, three-quarters had gained some form of placement or work experience during their studies, the mode of the year of graduation was 2004 and 65 per cent of the sample work in private practice.
Abstract: Purpose – Many facilities management professionals originally graduated from a building surveying course The high referral rate of the professional body pre‐qualification assessment process for building surveyors and other criticisms of graduates have led many to question whether building surveying education is fit for purpose This paper seeks to address these issuesDesign/methodology/approach – Previous research on this subject has concentrated on obtaining the views of course providers and employers The approach adopted for this study has been an on‐line survey of recent UK building surveying graduates A 30 per cent response rate resulted in 806 graduates undertaking the surveyFindings – Most graduates had studied a full‐time undergraduate course, three‐quarters had gained some form of placement or work‐experience during their studies, the mode of the year of graduation was 2004 and 65 per cent of the sample work in private practice The survey reveals concerns over non‐coverage of some of the pro
5 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors have documented some procedures and principles which are very special in industrial surveying, which are used well known geodetic methods such as triangulation, trilateration, levelling or trigonometric high.
Abstract: Industrial surveying is special field of work within engineering surveying. In this article we have documented some procedures and principles which are very special in industrial surveying. A micro-network consists of net points which are set as a base for all surveying in the industry. These points create coordinate system for all measured parts of the machine. For realization of micro-network are used well known geodetic methods such as triangulation, trilateration, levelling or trigonometric high. As horizontal and vertical controls do not exist in a factory hall, a surveyor has to find some different method to start working.
4 citations
01 Jan 2012
TL;DR: In this paper, a realistic industrial simulation was used to teach knowledge and skills to undergraduate building surveying students, with the goal of delivering appropriate learning, valid assessment and usable vocational skills against academic, student focused and industrial criteria.
Abstract: The paper relates to delivering vocational higher education to prospective building surveyors. Preparing students for the workplace requires inclusion of academic knowledge, workplace skills and practical vocational experience. This is reinforced by feedback from the four stakeholders to surveying education, learner, employer, education provider and professional institution. Successful delivery of learning to distinct vocational groups requires specific pedagogy. The paper analyses a realistic industrial simulation delivered to teach knowledge and skills to undergraduate building surveying students. Initial pedagogy was proposed by CEEBL, Centre for Excellence in Enquiry Based Learning. Work based skills requirements were taken from published work including leading building surveying academics and practitioners like Professor Mike Hoxley and Professor Malcolm Hollis. Data analysis is used to evolve future simulations. These become better suited to delivering appropriate learning, valid assessment and usable vocational skills, against academic, student focused and industrial criteria. An action research approach is utilised by the author to develop specialist pedagogy through analysis of outcome data and stakeholder feedback. Action research is undertaken through an approach using trial, evaluation and development. The paper concludes, simulation can be a valid tool for delivering teaching, learning, assessment and vocational skills training to surveying students and justifies further research.
3 citations
25 Jan 2012
TL;DR: In this paper, a realistic industrial simulation was used to teach knowledge and skills to undergraduate building surveying students, with the goal of delivering vocational higher education to prospective building surveyors.
Abstract: The paper relates to delivering vocational higher education to prospective building surveyors. Preparing students for the workplace requires inclusion of academic knowledge, workplace skills and practical vocational experience. This is reinforced by feedback from the four stakeholders to surveying education, learner, employer, education provider and professional institution. Successful delivery of learning to distinct vocational groups requires specific pedagogy. The paper analyses a realistic industrial simulation delivered to teach knowledge and skills to undergraduate building surveying students. Initial pedagogy was proposed by CEEBL, Centre for Excellence in Enquiry Based Learning. Work based skills requirements were taken from published work including leading building surveying academics and practitioners like Professor Mike Hoxley and Professor Malcolm Hollis. Data analysis is used to evolve future simulations. These become better suited to delivering appropriate learning, valid assessment and usable vocational skills, against academic, student focused and industrial criteria. An action research approach is utilised by the author to develop specialist pedagogy through analysis of outcome data and stakeholder feedback. Action research is undertaken through an approach using trial, evaluation and development. The paper concludes, simulation can be a valid tool for delivering teaching, learning, assessment and vocational skills training to surveying students and justifies further research.