70380 GEOLOGY AND SURVEYING

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
97	70380 	S2  	D 	GEOLOGY AND SURVEYING     	1.00

Contents

STAFFING:

Examiner: F. YOUNG
Moderator: B. STOREY

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

  1. . Minerals and Rocks                                                  15.00

    

  2. . Structural Geology and Mapping                                      13.00

    

  3. . Structure of the Earth, Historical Geology and Weathering           2.00

    

  4. . Geomorphology                                                       2.00

    

  5. . Rock as Construction Materials and Site Investigations              3.00

    

  6. . Field Trip                                                          5.00
Surveying

    

  7. . Introduction to Surveying                                           4.00

    

  8. . Surveying Instruments                                               16.00

    

  9. . Surveying Projects                                                  20.00

    

  10. . Planning                                                            20.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

Study Books for 70380 Geology and Surveying, USQ Publication, Volumes
1, 2, 3 and 4.

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, "Earth", Freeman and Co, New York, 1986.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    06/10/97  ACQUISITION OF FIELD SURVEY DATA          10.00     N
3   S    100.00    31/10/97  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

*F=Formative, S=Summative

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    The   Faculty  of  Engineering  and  Surveying  will  NOT  accept
     submission  of  hand written or typed assignments  by  facsimile,
     email  or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who  do
     not  have regular access to postal services may be given  special
     consideration.
7    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.
This information is accurate as at 28/11/97