Advanced Highway Surveying

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Surveying is the measurement of dimensional relationships, such as horizontal distances, elevations, directions, and angles, on the earth's surface. It is the science of measuring and mapping relative positions above, on, or under the surface of the ground in order to establish these positions from a technical plan. Surveying techniques have existed throughout much of recorded history. In 1400 B.C., the Egyptians used surveying to accurately divide land into plots for the purpose of taxation. By 120 B.C., the Greeks developed new surveying equipment and standardized procedures for conducting surveys. Today, surveying affects almost all areas of our lives. It is used for such purposes as preparing navigational maps, establishing boundaries of public and private land, and developing engineering data, including bridge construction, roads, buildings and land development. Maintenance and construction of highways require the use of surveying tools and procedures to achieve the optimum performance of the highway system. While level I introduced you to the basics of surveying, Advanced Highway Surveying course (level II) will thoroughly cover the details of surveying measurements and their application to the field for construction and maintenance operation. Co-requisite: NONE