Overview
This course introduces the student
to the theory of errors, how to deal with and calculate the errors in
measurement resulting from the primary and secondary measurements. This course
also provides an introduction to the area of mines, how to transfer the surface
area of subsurface mines and establish a baseline and coordinates from which
the subsurface area works.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the
student will be able to know:
● Types of errors, their sources and
classifications
● Calculation of systematic errors in
distances
● Identifying the budget, systematic errors
and methods of calculating it
● Identification of angles and systematic
errors
● Learn about and perform ribbing
calculations
● Underground space
● Surface area transfer methods for
subsurface mines
● Use of surveying equipment (scale,
theodolite)
● Methods for calculating areas and volumes
Teaching and learning methods
LecturesScientific activitiesPanel discussionsscientific visitsmy work
Methods of assessments
The assessment strategy for the
student in this course consists of four elements:
•
The first partial exam (written), of 15 marks
•
The second partial exam (written), of 15 degrees
•
practical exam of 20 degrees
• Final exam (written), out of 50 marks
The main reference (a systematic
textbook)
● Engineering surveying, W. Schofield
(digital copy available upon request)
● plan surveying (college library)
● Topographical Surveying (main faculty
Librarytheory of errors 1
Error calculation 2
Error types and sources
3
Errors and methods of
correction 4
Distances and the
secondary errors 5 practical exercises
Levelling (refresh)
6
Angle measurements (refresh) 7
Angle errors and correctios 8 practical exercises
Traversing (closed,
open and free) 9 practical exercises
Coordinates 10
Mine surveying methods
11
Correlation 12
