Subject Datasheet
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Subject Datasheet
Download PDFI. Subject Specification
1. Basic Data
1.1 Title
Surveying II.
1.2 Code
BMEEOAFBSFC002-00
1.3 Type
Module with associated contact hours
1.4 Contact hours
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Lecture | 1 |
| Lab | 2 |
1.5 Evaluation
Exam
1.6 Credits
4
1.7 Coordinator
| name | Dr. Rózsa Szabolcs |
| academic rank | Professor |
| rozsa.szabolcs@emk.bme.hu |
1.8 Department
Department of Geodesy and Surveying
1.9 Website
1.10 Language of instruction
hungarian
1.11 Curriculum requirements
Compulsory in the Civil Engineering (BSc) programme
1.12 Prerequisites
Gyenge követelmény: Geodézia I.
1.13 Effective date
1 September 2025
2. Objectives and learning outcomes
2.1 Objectives
The aim of this course is to learn the surveying tasks related to civil engineering activities. Learn different control network densification methods, get acquainted with the assessment and design of the surveying of engineering facilities, know the related measurement procedures and methods of processing the measurements. The student gains experience in reading the maps as well as extracting the geometric inputs from the maps. Students will be familiar with the digital spatial data used in civil engineering practice and their main features. They will recognize the characteristics of measurement errors, the relation of error propagation, and the concept of construction tolerance and applies it to the setting out and the geometric quality control of built structures.
Students will be familiar with advanced surveying instruments and measurement methods such as EDM, total station, underground public utility locators and the Global Navigation Satellite Systems.
2.2 Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student:
A. Knowledge
1. He/she knows the fundamental tasks of surveying and the orientation of mean directions
2. He/she knows the control network densification methods in surveying
3. He/she knows the types and main characteristics of spatial data and maps used most frequently in civil engineering practise
4. He/she has a comprehensive picture of how to produce digital maps
5. He/she knows the relationship between the characterization of measurement errors and the error propagation
6. He/she knows the methods for adjusting the repeated measurements of a single quantity
7. He/she knows the principle of describing the expected accuracy of height determination
8. He/she knows the concept of construction tolerance, its definition and the basics of geometric quality control
9. He/she knows the modern surveying instruments
10. He/she knows the basics of satellite positioning
11. He/she knows the methods, tools and procedures for conducting detailed surveys
12. He/she knows the method of setting out trace type structures
13. He/she knows the basics of settlement and deflection monitoring measurements and their scope
14. He/she knows the rules of public utility registration and its implementation as well as the methods of detecting underground public utilities
15. He/she knows the method of measuring height differences performed by optical levelling and trigonometric heighting.
B. Skills
1. He/she is able to perform basic horizontal surveying calculations
2. He/she is able to access various municipal GIS systems via the Internet
3. He/she is able to obtain geometric data from digital and conventional maps
4. He/she is able to determine the expected accuracy of surveying measurements and to plan the basic measurements
5. He/she is able to adjust repeated surveying measurements to determine a single quantity
6. He/she is able to apply the error propagation theory
7. He/she is able to determine height inside a multi-storey building
8. He/she is able to determine height of buildings
C. Attitudes
1. He/she attempts to master the use of the instruments needed to provide surveying tasks
2. He/she attempts to process the measurements by self-testing
3. He/she is open to the use of IT tools
4. He/she attempts for accurate and error-free task solving
D. Autonomy and Responsibility
1. He/she independently practise to solve traversing calculations and the adjustment of observation of a single quantity.
2. He/she is open to well-founded critical comments,
3. He/she independently documents the measurements carried out, and takes the responsibility for the correctness of the results,
4. He/she independently evaluates the obtained results and their correctness.
2.3 Methods
Lectures, literature review (at home), studying the online learning materials, calculation and measurement exercises (as independent work also), written and oral communication, use of IT tools and techniques, independent tasks.
2.4 Course outline
1. Point cloud survey: Photogrammetry, UAV, laser scanning.
Traversing: calculation of the free traverse line.
2. Principles of maps. Reading maps. Displaying height information, contour lines.
3. Data acquisition from map. Longitudinal and cross sections from maps. Determination of slope. Determination of the area.
Basics of error theory. Random errors, systematic errors and blunders. Mean error and the weight. The 3-sigma rule. Theory of error propagation. The a priori mean error of levelling.
4. Basic volume calculations. Volume calculation from cross-sections, longitudinal sections and surface models.
5. The adjustment of the observation of a single quantity. Elimination of blunders.
Municipal GIS systems available on the Internet. Most relevant maps in civil engineering practice.
6. Digital maps. Digitization of large scale maps.
7. Numerical examples of adjusting observations of a single quantity.
Basics of construction tolerances and geometric quality control of structures. Quality control of walls, planning setting outs. Mapping of public utilities.
8. Simple cases for error propagation. Numerical examples of the a priori mean error of levelling. Computation of heighting lines and joints.
9. Numerical examples of geometric quality control and of planning setting outs.
Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The principle, possibilities and accuracy of the positioning. Error sources. Navigation, DGPS, static and RTK methods. GNSS infrastructure. Transformation of the results into national geodetic control network.
10. Height measurement in multi-storey building, heighting between levels.
11. Determination of building height by trigonometric heighting using total stations. The principles of registry of title deeds. Property boundary map. Property boundary changes, lot split. Facade plan.
12. Positioning with GNSS (navigation, DGPS, RTK). Accuracy measures.
13. Geodetic deformation analysis, subsidence monitoring. Surveying building interiors.
Determination of free station. Detail survey using total station.
14. Processing detail survey by total station, surveying plan, site plan.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
2.5 Study materials
a) Printed lecture notes:
Bannister-Raymond-Baker: Surveying (Prentice Hall)
b) Online materials:
https://edu.epito.bme.hu/course/view.php?id=420
2.6 Other information
Participation in lectures and exercises is compulsory. Students who miss 30% or more classes will not receive credit for the course.
2.7 Consultation
As indicated on the department's website, or by prior arrangement in person or by e-mail; e-mail:foldvary.lorant@emk.bme.hu
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II
II. Subject requirements
Assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes
3.1 General rules
The assessment of the learning outcomes defined in 2.2 is based on a short Test (which is not mandatory), a homework, a midterm tests and an oral exam.
3.2 Assessment methods
| Assessment Name (Type) | Code | Assessed Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Short Test | ST | A3-4; B2-3; C2-3; D2, D4 |
| Homework (criteria) | HW | A3-4; B3; C3-4; D2-4 |
| Mid-term Test | MT | A5-8; B4-6; C2, C4; D1-4 |
| Exam | E | A1-15;B1-8; C1-4; D2 |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
3.3 Evaluation system
| Code | Weight |
|---|---|
| ST | 5% |
| HW | 0% |
| MT | 20% |
| E | 75% |
| Total | 100% |
3.4 Requirements and validity of signature
In order to obtain a signature, the student must achieve at least 50% of the total number of points available during the semester, and pass the mindterm test (MT). The validity of the mid-semester results obtained previously in the subject, which can be taken into account for the determination of the exam mark, and thus the validity of the signature, is 2 years from the date of obtaining them.
A further prerequisite for admission to the exam is the successful completion of BMEEOAFBsFC001-01 (Surveyingy I). Without this, a signature may be obtained in the subject, but the subject cannot be passed.
3.5 Grading system
| Grade | Score (P) |
|---|---|
| excellent (5) | 88≤P |
| good (4) | 76≤P<88% |
| satisfactory (3) | 64≤P<76% |
| pass (2) | 50≤P<64% |
| fail (1) | P<50% |
3.6 Retake and repeat
In the case of two attempts of an assessment, the last result obtained by the student will be taken into account.
3.7 Estimated workload
| Activity | Hours/Semester |
|---|---|
| participation in contact classes | 14×3=42 |
| preparation for the classes, independent work | 21 |
| completition of the home work | 2 |
| preparation for MT | 15 |
| preparation for the exam | 40 |
3.8 Effective date
1 September 2025
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II