CIE 112: Fundamentals of Surveying 

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Lesson title: Introduction to Surveying Materials:

Lesson Objectives: Calculator, Pen, Paper
At the end of this module, you will be able to: References:
1. Define surveying and list its applications. Elementary Surveying by J.P. La Putt
2. Distinguish the different types of survey.

“Make studying FUN”

Visualize yourself as the

Engineer/Architect who is
about to construct a new
building on a parcel of
land.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
1) Introduction (2 mins)

One of the oldest arts practiced by man is surveying. From the earliest time it has always been
necessary to mark boundaries and divide tracts of land. Through the centuries the uses of surveying
have expanded such that today it difficult to undertake any type of engineering construction that
does not involve some type of surveying. Planning and design are based on the results of surveys,
and construction is controlled by surveying. Professionals in the different fields of engineering as
well as geologists, architects, foresters, agriculturists, and geographers are concerned with
surveying as a means of planning and executing their respective projects.

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2) Activity 1: What I Know Chart, part 1 (3 mins)

What I Know Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)

1. What are those cylindrical
concrete markers we see in
the borders of our lots at
home?
2. How do we define the
relative positions of our lots
with respect to the earth?
3. Why is surveying needed
before any construction of
buildings?

B.MAIN LESSON
1) Activity 2: Content Notes (13 mins)

Definition of Surveying
Surveying is the art and science of determining angular and linear measurements to establish the
form, extent, and relative position of points, lines, and areas on or near the surface of the earth or
on other extra-terrestrial bodies, through applied mathematics and the use of specialized
equipment and techniques.

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Classification of Surveying
a. Plane Surveying- is that type of surveying in which the earth is considered as a flat surface,
and where distances and areas involved are of limited extent that the exact shape of the
earth is disregarded.
b. Geodetic Surveying- are surveys of wide extent which take into account the spheroidal shape
of the earth.

Types of Surveys
a. Cadastral Surveys- are usually closed surveys which are undertaken in urban and rural
locations for the purpose of determining and defining property lines and boundaries,
corners, and areas. These surveys are also made to fix the boundaries of municipalities,
towns, and provincial jurisdictions.
b. City Surveys- are surveys of the areas in and near a city for the purpose of planning
expansions or improvements, locating property lines, fixing reference monuments,
determining the physical features and configuration of the land, and preparing maps.
c. Construction Surveys- these are surveys which are undertaken at a construction site to
provide data regarding grades, reference lines, dimensions, ground configuration, and the
location and elevation of structures which are of concern to engineers, architects, and
builders.
d. Forestry Surveys- a type of survey executed in connection with forest management and
mensuration, and the production and conservation of forest lands.
e. Hydrographic Surveys- refer to surveying streams, lakes, reservoirs, harbors, oceans, and
other bodies of water.

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f. Industrial Surveys- refers to the use of surveying techniques in ship building, construction
and assembly of aircrafts, layout and installation of heavy and complex machineries, and in
other industries where very accurate dimensional layouts are required.
g. Mine Surveys- are surveys which are performed to determine the position of all underground
excavations and surface mine structures, to fix surface boundaries of mining claims,
determine geological formations, to calculate excavated volumes, and establish lines and
grades for other related mining work.

h. Photogrammetric Surveys- a type of survey which makes use of photographs taken with
specially designed cameras either from airplanes or ground stations.
i. Route Surveys- involves the determination of alignment, grades, earthwork quantities,
location of natural and artificial objects in connection with the planning, design and
construction of highways, railroads, pipelines, canals, transmission lines, and other linear
projects.

j. Topographic Surveys- are those surveys made for determining the shape of the ground, and
the location and elevation of natural and artificial features upon it.

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2) Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (with answer key) (18 mins + 2 mins checking)
Questions:
a. What are some quantities that are measured by Surveying?
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b. What is the difference between a Plane Surveying and Geodetic Surveying?

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c. Give at least two examples for each of the type of Surveys.

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3) Activity 4: Check for Understanding (5 mins)

Student Engagement (SE) Effective Questioning

Where do you think the technical

description of your lot can be found?

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C. LESSON WRAP-UP
1) Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)

Three things you learned:

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Two things that you would like to learn more about:

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2.

One question you still have:

1.

KEY TO CORRECTIONS:
Questions:
a. What are some quantities that are measured by Surveying?
Length (lines), area (lot), volume (earthworks)
b. What is the difference between a Plane Surveying and Geodetic Surveying?
Plane Surveying- earth is considered as a flat surface.
Geodetic Surveying-takes into account the spheroidal shape of the earth.
c. Give at least two examples for each of the type of Surveys.
1. Cadastral Survey 6. Industrial Surveys
- locating boundary of Mangaldan - construction of an aircraft carrier.
and San Fabian Municipalities - construction of a space shuttle.

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- locating the site of construction
of Welcome Arch in Agoo, La
Union
2. City Surveys
- Determining length of drainage
to be constructed along Perez
Blvd., Dagupan City
- Determining area of fishponds in
Lucao Dist., Dagupan City
3. Construction Surveys
- Development of a Subdivision
- Layout of an Airport
4. Forestry Surveys
- Finding the total area of Coconut
Plantation in Quezon Province
- Finding area of Luzon Montane
Rainforests
5. Hydrographic Surveys
- Determining the amount of
siltation in Pantal River.
- Determining the volume of
water in Laguna Lake.
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7. Mine Surveys
- construction of underground train
station.
- constructions of tunnels in the gold
mines.
8. Photogrammetric Surveys
- Aerial survey of the typhoon hit by
Typhoon Yolanda.
- Aerial survey of the eruption of Mt.
Pinatubo
9. Route Surveys
- construction of the arterial road bypass
project (Plaridel bypass road).
- construction of Binondo-Intramuros
Bridge
10. Topographic Surveys
- topographic survey for Baclaran
Expansion Depot.
-topographic survey on LRT Line 1 South,
Cavite Extension.
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