OBJECTIVES OF SURVEY CAMP

The main objective of the survey camp is to provide knowledge of practical implementation of different survey works. The object of surveying is preparation of plan and topographical maps of area. Surveying is the first step for execution of any project.

Following are the some of the objectives of the survey camp:

a.     To give students an opportunity to improve theoretical and practical knowledge in engineering surveying under actual field conditions.

b.     To conduct topographical survey and prepare topographical map of the area as per given technical specifications.

c.      To produce high level technical manpower capable of undertaking works in surveying field.

d.     To develop self-confidence so that he/she can do work independently by solving field problems during survey works.

e.      To fix the minor traverse for detailing.

f.       To transfer the elevations of the known points of unknown points.

g.     Selection of the major control points in working field.

h.     Selection of safe and suitable alignment for roads.

i.       Selection of safe bridge location.

j.       Selection of the major control points in working field.

k.     To familiarize in handling different survey instruments.

l.       To be familiar with the team work as surveying is not a single person work