GEOLOGY AND SURVEYING

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
96	70380 	S2  	D 	GEOLOGY AND SURVEYING     	1.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

Many  engineering  projects are based on the  location  of  a  planned
structure   (or   structures)  on  a  part  of  the  earths   surface.
Investigation  and  location of such projects requires  knowledge  and
skill in both geology and surveying.

Geological information affects engineering decisions in the design and
planning  stages because all large scale engineering works have  their
foundation  in  rock or soil.  Many projects, such as  dam  walls  and
pavements are also built from these materials.  A working knowledge of
geologically applied design limitations is therefore required  by  all
engineers  involved in foundation, construction, hydrology,  catchment
management and soil science works.

Surveying   is  an  essential  fundamental  component  in  engineering
planning, design, construction and monitoring processes.

The   construction  of  an  engineering  structure  requires  accurate
surveying skills to ensure the establishment, alignment and fitting of
sectional components, are positioned as designed.

A  knowledge of the range of skills, knowledge and roles of surveyors,
together  with surveying principles, some skill in performing surveys,
and  basic  interpretion of graphical data, is therefore  required  by
engineers.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this unit the student should be able to :

1. identify and describe common rock forming minerals and have an understanding of mineralogy;
2. identify and describe hand specimens of rocks commonly used as construction material. Understand the major physical properties of these rocks and their material limitations in specific applications;
3. identify structural units of geology, particularly faults folds, and joints and be able to interpret their significance for engineering;
4. describe weathering processes and soil formation;
5. identify geomorphological features and understand their significance for engineering;
6. interpret geological maps and cross sections to a limited extent and be able to relate such information to engineering;
7. describe seismic principles and relate them to seismic survey of geological materials;
8. describe the function and operation of commonly used surveying instruments;
9. carry out level surveys to a specified accuracy, perform the relevant calculations to determine final adjusted values. Describe and discuss the concepts of their precision and accuracy and errors;
10. using data from a traverse survey, perform the relevant calculations and adjustment, describe and discuss the concepts of precision, accuracy and errors, and prepare appropriate plans and diagrams;
11. determine areas and volumes from survey information;
12. describe appropriate methods and related accuracies for setting out construction works;
13. describe an surveyor's responsibility regarding real property surveys and laws;
14. describe the Australian Mapping Systems (AMG, AHD etc) and world coordinate systems;
15. demonstrate the ability to use existing plans, maps, imagery and photographs for route selection and planning purposes;
16. appreciate the growing role and capabilities of remote sensing technology in engineering investigations;
17. demonstrate an understanding of the use of automated surveying equipment and GIS in the development of digital terrain models and information management and dissemination.

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Geology
. Minerals and Rocks                                                  15.00

. Structural Geology and Mapping                                      13.00

. Structure of the Earth, Historical Geology and Weathering           2.00

. Geomorphology                                                       2.00

. Rock as Construction Materials and Site Investigations              3.00

. Field Trip                                                          5.00
Surveying

. Introduction to Surveying                                           4.00

. Surveying Instruments                                               16.00

. Surveying Projects                                                  20.00

Topic No  10         Weighting  20.00                                 20.00
. Planning

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Allan A C, Hollwey J R and Maynes J H, "Practical Field Surveying and
Computations".

Bannister A and Raymond, "Surveying"

Brighty S G, "Setting Out: A Guide for Site Engineers".

Clarke D, "Plane and Geodetic Surveying for Engineers", Vols 1 and 2.

Curtin W and Lane R F, "Concise Practical Surveying".

Irvine W, "Surveying for Construction".

McCormac J C, "Surveying Fundamentals".

Muskett J, "Site Surveying".

Student Books for E0007 Surveying A, USQ Publication.

Study Books for E4003 Surveying B, USQ Publication.

Study Book 1 for E4002 Photogrammetry, USQ Publication.

Study Books for E4004 Computations A, USQ Publication.

Press F and Siever R, 1986, Earth, Freeman and Co, New York.

Strahler A N, 1981, Physical Geology, Harper and Row, New York.

Holmes A, 1965, Principles of Physical Geology, Nelson, London.

Twidale C R, 1968, Geomorphology with Special Reference to Australia,
Nelson, Melbourne.

McLean A C and Gribble C D, 1985, Geology for Civil Engineers, Allen
and Unwin, London.

Blyth F G H and de Freitas M H, 1984, A Geology for Engineers, Edward
Arnold, London.

Richey J E, 1964, Elements of Engineering Geology, Pitman, London.

Elements of the Stratigraphy of Queensland, University of Qld Press.

Stevens N C, 1975, A Guide to Field Geology in South East Queensland,
USQ Press.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	42
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	49
Field Trips                                   	8
Report Writing                                	8
Private Study                                 	38
Examinations                                  	5
Assessments                                   	25

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No	*F/S	Marks		Due		Description					Wtg(%)		LBL
1 	S 	100.00  	WK 7    	1 HOUR GEOLOGY CLOSED BOOK EXAM         	10.00   	N
2 	S 	100.00  	11/10/96	ACQUISITION OF FIELD SURVEY DATA        	10.00   	N
3 	S 	100.00  	04/11/96	PHOTOGRAMMETRY & SPATIAL INFORMATION ASS	10.00   	N
4 	S 	400.00  	END S2  	2 HR OPEN BOOK EXAM (PAPER 1)(SURVEY)   	40.00   	N
5 	S 	300.00  	END S2  	2 HOUR CLSD BK EXAM (PAPER 2)(GEOLOGY)  	30.00   	N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Because  it is normal practice to release model answers  promptly
     after the due date, the penalty for late submission of assignment
     work will normally be the loss of all marks for the assignment.
2    In  order  to  successfully  complete  the  unit,  students  must
     normally obtain at least 45% in the examination component and 50%
     of the total marks for the unit.
3    Higher  grades will normally be awarded to students  with  higher
     aggregate  marks  and who have demonstrated  a  higher  level  of
     knowledge  and understanding of the subject matter  in  both  the
     surveying and geology components.
4    Final   examination   is  in  two  parts.   Paper  1  covers  the
     surveying  component  of  this  unit  and  is   an   open    book
     examination  of  two  hours duration.   Any  hand  held  portable
     calculator being permitted and required.  Paper 2 is of two hours
     duration  and is closed book; it deals with the geology component
     of the unit.
5    Participation in practical sessions is compulsory unless directed
     otherwise by supervisory staff.
6    It  is the policy of the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying NOT
     to  accept  submission  of assignments  by  facsimile  or  email.
     Students  in remote locations who do not have regular  access  to
     postal services may be given special consideration.