Course detail

Engineering Geodesy

FAST-IE56Acad. year: 2022/2023

Accuracy analysis of measurement and setting out of basic geometrical quantities. Two step accuracy analysis of fundamental methods of horizontal setting out. Checking of setting out parameters in building industry. Special local geodetic networks - methods of determination, combination of various mesuring technologies, optimization procedures. Precise applications of GPS static and kinematic methods in engineering geodesy. Measurement of displacements and deformations of structures and constructions (general analysis approach, evaluation methods, stability assessment of points, interpretation of results). Special problems of engineering geodesy in building of underground structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student masters the advanced methods of accuracy analysis in engineering geodesy. Student gets an overview of application possibilities of satellite methods. Student masters the advanced methods of deformation measurements including accuracy analysis and evaluation methods.

Prerequisites

Methods of mathematical analysis. Methods of adjustment of geodetic networks. Fundamentals of satellite methods, GPS. Methods of statistical data analysis and processing.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Advanced methods of accuracy analysis, two step analysis of horizontal setting out.
2. Check measurements, checking of setting out, evaluation of final parameters.
3. Special local networks for engineering purposes, combination and integration of heterogeneous measurements.
4. GPS in engineering geodesy, precise applications of static and kinematic methods.
5. Deformation measurements of structures and constructions, advanced deformation analysis, modern approaches.
6. Underground surveys, setting out and check measurement of tunnels.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Mastering of advanced of accuracy analysis in engineering geodesy. Getting an overview of application possibilities of satellite methods. Mastering of advanced methods of deformation measurements including accuracy analysis and evaluation methods.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Richardus, P.: Project Surveying. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam 1984

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-P-C-GK Doctoral

    branch GAK , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme D-K-C-GK Doctoral

    branch GAK , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Advanced methods of accuracy analysis, two step analysis of horizontal setting out. 2. Check measurements, checking of setting out, evaluation of final parameters. 3. Special local networks for engineering purposes, combination and integration of heterogeneous measurements. 4. GPS in engineering geodesy, precise applications of static and kinematic methods. 5. Deformation measurements of structures and constructions, advanced deformation analysis, modern approaches. 6. Underground surveys, setting out and check measurement of tunnels.