This course discusses important aspects of engineering surveying presented from the viewpoint of the party chief. Included in the discussion are design-data surveys, such as route surveys, and construction surveys that include stakeout and as-built surveys. Also addressed are land surveying, which is a special type of surveying performed for the purpose of establishing or reestablishing land boundaries, preparing legal property descriptions, and subdividing tracts of land. Although complete coverage of land surveying is beyond the scope of this course, you will become acquainted with the procedures and some of the legal aspects involved.

Topics: types of engineering surveys types of airfield surveys types of waterfront surveys procedures for conducting land surveys various methods of map projections.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geotechnical, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of engineering and land surveying principles.

Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)