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Surveying and Setting Out of Buildings

Language of instruction angličtina, čeština
Code 227-0509
Abbreviation VZS
Course title Surveying and Setting Out of Buildings
Coordinating department Department of Transport Constructions
Course coordinator Ing. Denisa Cihlářová, Ph.D.

Summary

The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying and setting out buildings. Students will acquire knowledge of measurement methods and technologies used in construction work, the operation of surveying instruments, the cadastral system, and legal requirements.

Learning outcomes:
- Explain the principles of surveying and marking out buildings.
- Use basic surveying methods and technologies in construction work.
- Operate surveying instruments and evaluate measured data.
- Understand the real estate cadastre and related documentation.
- Apply legislative requirements in geodetic activities.

Literature

Alan Y., Gillins D.T., Dennis M.L. (ed.). Surveying and Geomatics Engineering: Principles, Technologies, and Applications. USA:American Society of Civil Engineers, 2022. ISBN 9780784416037 .
Ghilani C.D., Wolf P.R. Elementary Surveying, Pearson Prentice Hall, London, 2008
Estopinal, Stephen. Guide to Understanding Land Surveys. 3rd Edition. Velká Británie: John Wiley and Sons, 2009. ISBN 9780470230589 .

Advised literature

Saffron Grant. Setting Out For Construction: A Practical Guide to Site Surveying Velká Británie: Costello House Publishing, 2019. ISBN978-1916068407 .
Nadolinets Leonid, Levin, Eugene, Akhmedov, Daulet. Surveying Instruments and Technology. London: CRC Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1-4987-6238-0 .
Nathanson Jerry, Lanzafama Michael, Kissam Philip. Surveying Fundamentals and Practices. 7th. Velká Británie: Pearson, 2017.ISBN 978-0134414430 .