Bob Topo Project
Bob Topo Project
Bob Topo Project
CARRIED OUT
AT
ILORIN,KWARA STATE.
BY
(ND/18/SGI/FT/060)
SUBMITTED
TO
KWARA STATE
DEDICATION
This report is dedicated to almighty Allah, the maker of mankind and the universe for his
immeasurable grace his mercies and blessing shown on me before, during and after my project I
will also like to dedicate this report to my family SANUSI who stood by me and also for their
financial support throughout my National Diploma program and during this period of preparing
this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is a true saying that “if a child appreciates the gift given unto him, he is bound to receive more”.
I wish to express my profound gratitude to all who has made my National Diploma worthwhile.
All thanks honor adoration and glory be unto God Allah (SWT) for his unrelenting effort
towards me, his infinite mercy grace and opportunity given to me to move forward against all
obstacles and for the successful completion of this project. May the peace and the blessing of Allah
be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammed (SAW), his family, companion and those who follow
the right path till the day of judgement (amen).
With a deep sense of appreciation, respect and gratitude, I want to say a big thank you to
my dearest, energetic, hardworking, caring and beloved parent MR and MRS SANUSI for their
unflinching support, prayers, comforting words, financial assistance, moral advice and their
unrelenting effort which have helped a lot in transforming my life for better. I pray Almighty
Allah grant them long life in good health and wealth to enable them reap the fruit of their labor. I
will not forget to express my gratitude to that special, loving and dearest sister Miss. Abidemi
Sekinat and everyone who have contributed morally and financially toward the completion of this
program and from the beginning of my pursuit for National Diploma in Surveying and Geo-
Informatics to this point. It is my prayer that good things will never cease in your various homes
(Ameen)
My special thanks goes to the head of SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS
department of kwara State Polytechnic in person of SURV R.O AWOLEYE and also to the Director
of consultancy of Kwara State Polytechnic in person of SURV A.G AREMU also to the lecturers
who directly or indirectly guided me to successfully complete my National Diploma program.
Also, I express my sincere appreciation to my supervisor in person of SURV A.O
AKINYEDE for his assistance and professional advice given to me during the execution of this
project that led to the successful completion of the exercise.
My sincere appreciation goes to the Student Union Government Body of kwara State
Polytechnic 2019/2020 session led by Sen.Malik Mubaraq for their unflinching support while I
was an executive of the student Union Government SUG.
I will not forget to express my gratitude to that special, loving and dearest sweetheart
Hassanat for her immense contribution toward this achievement. It is my prayer that God be with
you and strengthen our relationship.
Last but not the least on my list are my beloved classmates, my dear friends who include
Hafsoh,Uthman,Soliu,Nimat,Abdullahi,Sodiq,Mustopha,Halimat,Tomiwa,Barakat,Boluwatife,Olu
watomilayo and senior colleagues Boluwatife, Ridwan and all others. I am very grateful to you all
for your kindness and support. It is my prayer that God in his infinite mercy grant us our heart
desires and guide us through the right path. AMEN
TABLE OF CONTENT
General Title………………………………………………………………………………………. i
Dedication ………………………………………………………………………………………… ii
Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………………… ix
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………... 1
1.1 Background to the study ……………………………………………………………….. 2
1.2 Period of execution of the project ……………………………………………………… 3
1.3 Site location ………………………………………………………………………………. 4
1.4 Size of the project ………………………………………………………………………... 5
1.5 Order of the project ……………………………………………………………………… 6
1.6 Aim and objective of the project ……………………………………………………….. 7
1.7 Scope of the project ……………………………………………………………………… 8
1.8 Specification of the project ……………………………………………………………… 9
1.9 Personnel …………………………………………………………………………………. 10
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review ………………………………………………………………………… 11
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Methodology ……………………………………………………………………………… 12
3.1 Reconnaissance …………………………………………………………………………… 13
3.1.1 Office planning…………………………………………………………………………….. 14
3.1.2 Field reconnaissance …………………………………………………………………….. 15
3.2 Pre analysis………………………………………………………………………………... 16
3.3 Data acquisition ………………………………………………………………………….. 17
3.4 Instrument used……………………………………………………………………………18
3.4.1 Total station test (instrument test) ……………………………………………………… 19
3.4.2 Temporary adjustment of the total station …………………………………………….. 20
3.4.3 Centering of the total station …………………………………………………………….. 21
3.4.4 Leveling of the total station ……………………………………………………………… 22
3.4.5 Parallax elimination ………………………………………………………………………. 23
3.5 Field observation procedure ……………………………………………………………... 24
3.6 “In – Situ” check of controls………………………………………………………………. 25
3.7 Connection/demarcation survey ………………………………………………………… 26
3.7.1 Spot heightening/detailing ……………………………………………………………….. 27
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data processing and result analysis ……………………………………………………… 28
4.1 Data downloading ………………………………………………………………………….. 29
4.2 Data processing………………………………………………………………………………. 30
4.3 Plan production and presentation………………………………………………………….. 31
4.3.1 Plotting of perimeter, details and spot height …………………………………………….. 32
4.3.2 Contouring…………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
4.4 Back computation…………………………………………………………………………….. 34
4.5 Area computation …………………………………………………………………………….. 35
4.6 Analysis of result………………………………………………………………………………. 36
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Challenges, Conclusion, Recommendation ………………………………………………… 37
5.0.1 Challenges ……………………………………………………………………………………… 38
5.0.2 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………… 39
5.0.3 Recommendation ………………………………………………………………………………. 40
5.1 Reference………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
5.2 Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 42
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURES PAGES
PROJECT CERTIFICATION
PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION
TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
OF
GOVERNMENT DAY JUNIOR AND SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, ADETA, ILORIN,
KWARA-STATE.
I hereby certify that all the field work and information given in the above named project
were obtained as a result of observations and measurements made by me and my co-group
members and that the survey was carried out in accordance with the Survey Rules and
Regulations and Departmental Instructions.
MATRICULATION NUMBER:ND/18/SGI/FT/060
SIGNATURE:……………………………..
DATE:…………………………………...
SUPERVISOR’S ATTESTATION
SIGNATURE:……………………………..
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Surveying is a profession with many definitions as applied to it over the years, changing
even as the duties of surveyor has been dynamic over the years. Some years back, surveying was
defined as the science and art of making reliable measurements of the relief position of features
above or beneath the datum and plotting of these measurements to some suitable scale to form a
map, plan, or chart (Brinker)
Surveying may be define as the art and science of making reliable measurement to various
points on the earth surface such that when drawn to scale, both natural and artificial features are
well delineated on a map/plan in their true relationship.
Topographic surveying is the science and art of carrying out measurement of both natural
and artificial features of the surface of the earth and production of maps and plans to show their
relative positions both horizontally and vertically.
The volume and form of this information had satisfied the user community till the end of
1970s. With advancement in graphical data processing technology and rapid progress of
sophisticated information system, it became clear at the beginning of the 1980s that the analogue
information did not always meet the demands of many public and private users. Digital
information continues to become more and more desirable. With the introduction of digital
techniques in surveying, graphic information can be displayed and updating of information can
be made easily.
Over the years the production of topographical map has not being easy since the few types
of equipment available then were analogue types. With the high demands on data and
information, the capabilities for data collection, processing, and expanding needs of information
by users has brought about the introduction of digital equipment’s e.g. Total station, GPS, etc.to
ease the process of data acquisitions, data processing and production of maps and plans in digital
format especially topographical maps.
The data acquired in this project will also serve as a database for any further processing to
facilitate or developing any type of information system that can be design to solve specific
problem as a decision making tools .
The field work aspect of the project was executed and completed within 2days from the 03
of November to 04 November 2020.
The aim was to carry out topographic survey of Government Day Junior/Senior Secondary
School, Adeta, Ilorin, Kwara State,by producing an up to date topographic map for the planning
and designing of engineering and architectural works on the property. While the objectives are:
To carry out planning and reconnaissance survey.
To carry out instrument test and in-situ check of controls.
To acquire geometry and attribute data on the perimeter boundary to confirm project
location.
To carry out spot heighten and fixing of details like, roads, tress, building etc.
To carry out data processing.
To produce an up to date topographical plan of the site.
Reconnaissance
Connection survey
Spot elevation acquisition
Data processing
Analysis of data
Plotting and plan production
Comprehensive report writing.
The specifications for the project were in accordance with survey rules and regulation and
departmental instructions. However, these requirements were strictly guided by the Specifications
for Large Scale Cadastral and Engineering Surveys in Nigeria. The department specifications were
as follows: -
1.9 PERSONNEL
The following persons were involved in the supervision and execution of the project: -
As a group, I participated in all planning, field observations, processing of all field records,
management and ensuring of safety of both personnel and equipment. All was done under my
supervisor’s guidance and supervision.
CHAPTER TWO
Geomatics is a relatively new term that is now commonly being applied to encompass the
areas of practice formerly identified as surveying.
The name has gained widespread acceptance in the United States, as well as in other
English-speaking countries of the world, especially in Canada, the United Kingdom, and
Australia. In the United States, the Surveying Engineering Division of The American Society of
Civil Engineers changed its name to the Geomatics Division. Many college and university
programs in the United States that were formerly identified as “Surveying” or “Surveying
Engineering” are now called “Geomatics” or “Geomatics Engineering.”(Charles and Paul, 2012)
The principal reason cited for making the name change is that the manner and scope of
practice in surveying have changed dramatically in recent years. This has occurred in part because
of recent technological developments that have provided surveyors with new tools for measuring
and/or collecting information, for computing, and for displaying and disseminating information.
It has also been driven by increasing concerns about the environment locally, regionally, and
globally, which have greatly exacerbated efforts in monitoring, managing, and regulating the use
of our land, water, air, and other natural resources. These circumstances, and others, have brought
about a vast increase in demands for new spatially related information. (Charles and Paul, 2012).
Surveying is a mathematical science used to determine and delineate the form, extent, and
position of features on or beneath the surface of the earth for control purposes—that is, for aligning
land and construction boundaries, and for providing checks of construction dimensions. (Wikipedia,
2012).
Surveying is typically used to locate and measure property lines; lay out buildings, bridges,
channels, highways, sewers and pipelines for construction; to locate stations for launching and
tracking satellites; and to obtain topographical information for mapping and charting. Before plans
and estimates are prepared, boundaries should be determined and the topography of the site should
be ascertained. After plans are made, the structures must be staked out on the ground. As the work
progresses, lines and grades must be given (Encyclopedia free dictionary, 2013).
For any engineering project topographic survey is a must, whether it is laying a railway or
highway or design of irrigation or drainage system, the topographical features of the place must be
known so that correct engineering decisions may be taken. This brought about topographical
surveying. Topographical surveying is the type of surveying done to produce a topographical map
showing elevations, natural and artificial features and forms of the earth’s surface. It is drawn from
field survey data or aerial photographs. (S.K Roy, 2008)
A topographic map is used to depict terrain relief showing ground elevation, usually through
either contour lines or spot elevations. The map represents the horizontal and vertical positions of the
features represented. The scale of the topographic survey will conform to the needs of the client. A
smaller contour interval will result in more field measurements and higher cost. (Nationwide
Surveying, 2013).
Plans tend to be used for engineering design and administration purposes only, but maps
have a variety of uses such as: - navigational, recreational, geographical, geological, military,
exploration their scale ranging from 1:25000 to 1:1,000,000.
Field work in Topographical surveying consists of three aspects. These are: Establishing
horizontal and vertical control points, Locating the contour, Locating the details such as rivers, lakes,
valleys etc. (B.C Punmia 2005).
Topographical surveying comprises of horizontal and vertical plane surveys. It can be carried out
using a variety of techniques. Some popular techniques include:
Geographic Information System (GIS) - They have contributed a lot to the mapping revolution. GIS
makes it possible to combine layers of digital data from different sources and to manipulate and
analyze how the different layers relate to each other. The process of converting 3D topographic maps
to digital form involves raster to vector conversion using CAD-based software such as AutoCAD.
Theodolite Survey - The theodolite measures the angles, and the distances are measured with either
steel measuring tape or, more commonly, an electronic distance measuring instrument (EDM). An
EDM can measure great distances (several kilometers) very quickly and accurately. It measures
distance with the usage of light and radio waves. Its development was a milestone in survey
measurement methods.
GPS - A constellation of Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the earth is used to
determine the position(s) of GPS ground receivers as they are moved from point to point. Collected
data may either be processed in the office to produce GPS receiver positions (control surveys) or in
the field to give the field surveyor immediate receiver positions (real time GPS surveys) for use for
example in construction or for subdivision layout surveys.
LIDAR - Airborne LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems can produce extremely accurate
elevation models for terrain (even measuring ground elevation through trees), while offering a quick
and efficient method of surveying terrain that is not easily accessible. LIDAR, like the similar radar
technology (which uses radio waves instead of light), determines the range to an object by measuring
the time delay between transmission of a pulse and detection of the reflected signal.
Photogrammetry - In this method, stereographic pairs of photographs are used to indirectly measure
objects on the ground and then calculate point coordinates and height differences. (Nationwide
Surveying, 2013)
In the course of this project, ground survey method will be employed so as to obtain the ground
configuration of the study area. Basically, in carrying out a topographical survey using ground
surveying method, four operations are involved in the fieldwork. They are:
Perimeter Traversing
Perimeter Levelling
Spot heightening
Detailing
Traversing: A traverse is a series of consecutive lines whose ends have been marked in the field and
whose lengths and directions have been determined from observations.(Charles and Paul, 2012).
A traverse is a series of connected straight lines whose bearing and distances has been known.
Each line joins two points on the ground; each point is called a traverse station. In carrying out third
order traverse, the perimeter connection is made of three set of controls (horizontal ground controls)
and from them, the positions of all perimeter stations were located. According to the nature of closing
station, a traverse could be classified as either a closed or open traverse.
A closed traverse is that which starts from the known station and closes back on the same
station or on another known station. (Agor 1992)
An open traverse is a traverse that is geometrically and mathematically open and consists of a
series of lines that are connected but do not return to the starting point or closes upon a point of equal
or greater order accuracy. Open traverses should be avoided because they offer no means of checking
for observational errors and mistakes. If they must be used, observations should be repeated carefully
to guard against mistakes.(Charles and Paul, 2012).
Leveling:- Leveling is an art of determining the relative height or elevation of points above the
surface of the earth, (Gupter et al 2005), while (Brinker 1978) pointed that leveling is the general term
applied to any of the various processes by which elevation of points are determined. The leveling
operation of the perimeter boundary of the project site was started from a known control.
Detailing:- This is the process whereby features on the ground are surveyed and represented by
conventional signs with a suitable scale on a plan. It could be carried out using various methods or
techniques, such as radiation method, tachometry method, offset lines, tie lines, use of compass,
plane table, intersection method, etc. In the cause of this project, Radiation method was adopted in
fixing the details within the project site.
The end product of topographical surveying could be applied in so many ways which are
summarized as follows:
It is used in military intelligence for detection and location of safe position especially
during war time and other necessary information needed for planning military
operation(advances surveying)
In relating to existing property boundaries by identifying such boundaries and relocating
them to the existing details on the ground (Dashe 1987 p.18)
To geologist, in investigating mineral oil, water resources and studying different layers of
the earth surface (Brinck and wolf 1778)
Used by engineers for location of most accurate and economic route for roads, railways,
pipelines, transmission lines, dams etc. and preparation of irrigation system (Clerk 1956 p.
170).
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 METHODOLOGY
This covers the actual visitation of the site in other to be familiar with the site so as to make
decision on the type of instrument to be used in executing the project, and other modalities in
ensuring that the project was carried out successfully. The reconnaissance was carried out in two
stages. Office Planning and Field Reconnaissance
Office planning as the name implies is the planning aspect of the project that takes place in the
office before mobilization to the site. It is to assemble and analyze all available information and
data that may be useful and relevant to the project. Such data include existing controls located in
the vicinity of the study area, site inspection, logistics, transportation of personnel & equipment to
site, security is not left out. The controls identified are given in Table 3.0
Table 3.0 shows Coordinates of the Control Pillars (UTM zone31 P).
The field reconnaissance (recce) was carried-out by entering the control point information
and that of the boundary data of the plot. The navigation mode of the hand held GPS (Garmin
Map 75s) receiver was used to navigate and to locate the closest controls on the ground. The site
recce gave us the general knowledge of the terrain in other to know where to use as points.
The closest existing controls in the area are SCKW3114AT,BM2787 and BM2788 respectively.
The controls were identified and located on the ground after which the values have been collected
from a reliable source.
The boundary pillars were also located from the data supplied by the principal of the
school to enable us confirm the specific location of the project site.
At the end of the exercise, a recci diagram (shown below) was drawn after which the choice
of methodology and instrumentation was made.
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With the values shown above, the difference between the known values and the measured
values are very negligible. Hence it shows that the three (3) control pillars still maintained their
true positions, and that the equipment was in good working condition to be used for the project.
Data acquisition is the process by which data are acquired from the site or on the earth
surface. This involves the actual making of measurements and recording of observed data on the
field. There are different methods of acquiring data in the site with different instrument such as
total station, theodolite, compass, level etc.
This is the type of test that is usually carry out on any total station to ascertain its suitability
before it is been used for a productive job.
For the effective use of the total station both the horizontal collimation and vertical index errors
must be determined, so as to know if the instrument is still in good working condition. For the
purpose of this project, the error was determined with observation through the following
procedures:
i. Two stations of about 100m apart on a fairly level ground were carefully selected.
ii. The total station was set up, centered and leveled at one end of the line.
iii. The target was also centered and leveled at the other end of the line
iv. The target was bisected on face left of the instrument and horizontal and vertical
circle reading were taken.
v. The instrument was then sighted to the target on face right and the horizontal and
vertical circle readings were also taken.
From the results of the differences, the instrument is said to be in good working condition.
These adjustments are carried out for every set-up of the total station. These adjustments
consist of the followings: -Centering, Levelling and Parallax Elimination.
This was achieved by setting the height of the tripod to a convenient level for observation
through the telescope while ensuring that the feet were firmly fixed into the ground and the top of
the tripod as level as possible. The nuts securing the sliding legs were checked and fully tightened.
Next, the instrument was mounted on top of the tripod and firmly attached to the tripod. The
instrument was powered on and a red laser comes on from the plumate of the tribach which was
attached to the base of the tripod with all the tripod legs firmly on the ground, adjustments were
carried out on the legs to make the red laser vertical with the station mark by pointing directly on
it.
Using the two foot screws, the screws were turned simultaneously by equal measurement
in opposite directions by both hands. This was done until the bubble on the instrument was
centered.
The telescope was now turned towards the third foot screw; this is at right angle to the first two
foot screws. The third foot screw was now used to bring the bubble to the center of its run.
This operation was repeated until the bubble remained centered no matter which direction the
instrument was pointed.
3.4.5 PARALLAX ELIMINATION
To eliminate parallax, the telescope was pointed to a distant object and with the
manipulation of the focusing knobs of the objective lens a clear and sharp image was obtained.
Then with the eye-piece focusing knob, parallax was eliminated by turning knob equally to bring
the cross-hair on the telescope to a distinctive mark until the collimation lines appear dark and
sharp.
Connection Survey
Spot heightening and detailing
CONNECTION SURVEY
A set of three (3) verified controls pillars identified on the ground were used to connect the survey
on UTM zone 31P.
Total Station was setup centered and leveled over SCKW 3114 AT
The power was turned on and “Menu” selected with enter key.
Program-Surveying menu was selected and set job was activated with enter key the
following were set into the instrument.
JOB – GRP4TOPO
Operator – BOLAJI
Date and time – Auto Set by Instrument
The enter button was selected to set the above parameters.
The “Set Station” submenu was selected and the station ID, coordinate of SCKW 3114 AT
and the height of instrument was impute to the instrument which was measured from the
trunnion axis of the instrument to the tip of the nail on the pillar and input into the
instrument.
Enter button was pressed on “Set” to Save.
The reflector was assembled and held vertically on BM 2787 and proper bisection was done
“Set-Orientation” was selected from the sub menu, Orientation by coordinate was selected
to input the back sight point ID (BM 2787), the x,y,z, coordinates of this point was impute
to the total station as well as the height of reflector, thus displayed the back sight bearing.
“All” was pressed to measure and record the observation, a pop up message comes up
whether more points was needed to be measured for orientation and “No” was selected,
the instrument confirmed that the orientation was set.
Enter button was pressed on start to begin Surveying Operation
The point ID of the next point to be captured which was part of the boundary beacon was
impute and the reflector taken to the point
The instrument was pointed at the reflector and “ALL” button was pressed to measure and
record the Easting, Northing and Height of the target station
The instrument was moved from one station to the other and the same procedure was
repeated for all other traverse (Boundary) point and until the traverse was closed on
another control point (SCKW3114AT).
Each field data displayed on the screen was stored in the internal memory of the
instrument and the coordinate of each points was displayed and copied as shown in table
1.2
Table 3.2: shows Perimeter Survey Co-ordinates of Government Day Junior/Senior Secondary
School Adeta, Ilorin, Kwara-State.
SPOT HEIGHTING/DETAILING
Good numbers of spot elevations were captured using scattered method. The Total station
was used in determining the spot height elevations, such that points selected were adequate
enough to depict the terrain features.
Before the spot heightening, the heights of the boundary beacons were obtained during the
traverse operation. These heights were used to check the correctness and accuracy of the observed
height. Subsidiary station points were located on the site where all points to be heighted were
inter-visible
The geometric data which comprises of X, Y, Z values of points within the project site at
designated interval were acquired with total station which facilitates the determination of the
number of different spot (points) within the coverage area. The result of the operation was
presented as topographic information i.e. acquisition of data of the entire project area.
The field procedure for spot height determination was highlighted below:
Total Station was properly set up on SCKW 3114 AT with all station adjustments
(centering, leveling and focusing) observed.
While the instrument was powered ON, “PROG” was selected with the Enter key
SURVEYING menu was selected and SET JOB was activated with Enter key. The following
were set into the instrument.
JOB – GRP4TOPO.
OPERATOR –BOLAJI
DATE and TIME - This was automatically set by the instrument.
SET was selected by pressing Enter button.
Under SET STATION, STATION ID (SCKW 3114 AT) was input into the Total Station. The
x,y,z coordinates of this point was uploaded from the memory of the instrument.
Height of Instrument was measured from the trunnion axis of the instrument to the tip of
the nail on the pillar and input into the instrument.
Enter button was pressed on SET to save.
The reflector at the back station (BM2787) was bisected.
“Set-Orientation” was selected from the sub menu, Orientation by coordinate was selected
to input the back sight point ID (BM 2787), the x,y,z, coordinates of this point was impute
to the total station as well as the height of reflector, thus displayed the back sight bearing.
Precaution: I ensure that “Enter button” was pressed when the cross hair was accurately bisecting the
reflector on the back sight point.
Data downloading is transfer of data from memory unit of a digital instrument into a
computer system for processing, updating, retrieval, and storage. The acquired data were
downloaded from the Total station into the computer by using external adapter, which enables
the management of the data collected in the field. All the raw data were downloaded into a
computer via the simple process below:-
Data processing is the process of transforming the raw field data into information and
subsequent plan production using AutoCAD software.
Launch surfer
Go to grid
Select data (open data dialogue box)
Locate data folder
Select file name, click open
Data import option would appear
Click okay
Grid data
Dialogue box would appear
Go to view
Column for all arrangement appear “C” for easting, “B” for Northing, and “E” for Height
Check the grid N.B it must be “KRIGING”
Click okay and the grid fil was created to create a different map
Click on map
Click on contour map
Select grid file, contour map is created to edit
Click on property manager
Click on contour
Interval
Export to export file
Go the file
Click on export
Go to save file type.
Go to save
Save as DXF file
Go to file menu
Save with (a name to remember) e.g. GROUP VIII CONTOUR then click save
Export option appears
Click on Save
Launch AutoCAD
Go to file
Select open
Select file dialogue box will appear
Go to file
Select unit
Set the unit (the meter, degree, and direction)
Pick the line
Type the Easting (C) and type the Northing (N)
Type in all the bearings and distance and the distance. Press enter
Click on ‘Z’ enter and ‘E’ enter
The plan would appear on the screen
Edit the bearings and distance of the station on plan
Show the pillars on the plan and go to point style for the points of the pillar to show
Make proper adjustment on the scale of the plan and necessary one too
Print out the plan with printer
The final co-ordinates obtained from the boundary points surveyed with the Total Station
was used for the perimeter plotting while the spot heights were for contouring. AutoCAD2007
was used for map compilation and presentation. Hence, the perimeter boundary, spot heights and
details were plotted with AutoCAD2007while the contour was generated using Surfer 9 software
which was later exported through data exchange format (dxf) into AutoCAD2007 for editing and
final presentation. Conventional symbols were used to represent trees and existing roads and their
colours, in line with survey regulations and departmental instruction.
The following procedure of plotting was followed for each stage of the plotting with
different software used.
The computer was booted and AutoCAD2007 was launched from the desktop.
The layer for each feature with its respective color were also created e.g. boundary in red,
details in black etc.
The data was now imported to AutoCAD work area screen, and Z -E was typed at the
command menu to zoom extent so that the imported points can be seen.
Each corresponding layer was made active when joining the corresponding features of
interest through their point ID e.g. boundary layer was made active when joining the Point
ID that made up the boundary.
This procedure was repeated for the plotting of all other points.
4.3.2 CONTOURING
A contour line is an imaginary line that connects points of equal elevation. Contours form
patterns that help us to visualize what the land actually looks like. The data were simply
downloaded from the instrument and the contour was generated using Surfer software as the
following procedures were followed.
The computer was booted and surfer 9 was launched from the desktop
From the menu bar, “file” command was selected to open a new plot document
“Data” was selected under Grid menu to plot a grid file for the contour plan.
The excel file containing the grid data was opened and a grid file was automatically plotted
at the click of ok
New contour map was selected under map menu to plot a new contour map
From the contour map property dialogue box displayed, contour lines smoothing was set to
medium, line property was set to brown color, all level label were set to brown color, all
level label were snap to “yes” and contour internal to 0.5m .
“Apply” was clicked and the contour was plotted, it was exported to AutoCAD 2007 in
DXF format.
The Topographic plan of the Surveyed portion was obtained by overlaying the contour
plan on the previously plotted perimeter and detail survey plan. The “copy and paste to original
coordinate” command was used in achieving this.
Having carried out perimeter survey of the site, acquired coordinates of the traverse points
were used in the exercise. Back computation was carried out to determine the bearing and
distance of each traverse line. The table below shows the back computation of the exercise.
BACK COMPUTATION
2963305.457 2879832.149
2A = 666549.802─ 2879832.149
2A = 83473.308
A= 83473.308
2
A= 41736.654m2
A= 41736.654m2
10,000
A =4.174Hectares
Table 4.3 : shows area computation checked by Double Latitude And Single Departure
method
+36.909
+73.818
+133.307
+133.307
+340.432
-14.543
-14.543
+311.346
-10.188
-10.188
+290.970
-86.104
+240.866 X +15.588 3193.451
-86.104
+118.762
-59.381
-59.381
00.000
103806.194 20322.885
2A = 1038060 - 20322.885
2A = 83483.309
A = 83483.309
2
A = 417441.655m2
A = 417441.655m2
10,000
A = 4.174 Hectares
_____1
√ (0.020)2 + (0.025)2
= 892.727
1
√ 0.001025
= 892.727
1_
0.032
= 892.727
1
= 3.5863
= 1 : 270,000
The computed accuracy is 1/270,000
HEIGHT ACCURACY
With the values shown above, the difference between the known values and the measured
values are very small. Hence it shows that the control points still maintained their true
positions, and that the equipment was in good working condition to be used for the project.
Hence the linear accuracy obtained is 1:270,000
Since the linear accuracy of 1: 270,000 was achieved and also misclosure in height of 0.004,
hence we can conclude that the combination of choice of instrument and methodology has
achieved a third order accuracy and therefore the objective of this project has been achieved.
The whole exercise resulted into the coordinates of the boundary beacon shown in Table 3.2
and downloaded coordinates of the spot height in appendix 1.
CHAPTER FIVE
The project area covered 4.174 Hectares. The project cut across reconnaissance, perimeter
traversing, spot heightening and detailing. Total Station was used for perimeter survey, spot
heightening and detailing. The final adjusted coordinates were used for the production of
perimeter plan and topographic plan using AutoCAD and Surfer 9 respectively. The plan was
drawn at a scale of 1: 2,000
5.0.2 CHALLENGES
The project was executed on a very rugged terrain and a lot of obstruction which slowed
down the work to some extent, but with the experience gained over the year, we were able to
achieve success and completed the task.
As the school was opened, students were roaming about the project site and also the
pandemic which cause delay in our observation.
Conclusively, the limited time given for the processing of data and submission of the
project contributed to the problems faced during the execution of the project which caused us
hurrying at processing the data. This problem was brought to barest effect by a cooperative
processing and checking of all computations and write-ups by the group members.
5.0.3 CONCLUSION
Conclusively, one can say that the project was carried out according to Survey rules and
regulations and to departmental specification by proper choice of equipment, methodology,
analysis of the result, the accuracy obtained, and the outcome of the final survey (i.e. Plan).The
plan produced will serve as base map for decision making by the school (by their Planners,
Engineers and the relevant professionals) in the design, construction and development of the land,
hence the aim of the project has been achieved. The project has been successfully completed with
the plans produced from acquired data.
5.0.4 RECOMMENDATION
Brinker and wolf. (1977): Elementary Surveying, 6th Edition. IEP – A Dun – Donnelley New York
P.274
Oliver J.G. (1978): Principles of Surveying. Van Nostra and Reinhold Company. NY. USA
Russell, C.B. and Roy M. (1995): Surveying Handbook 2nd Edition Springer, New York, U.S.A.
Agor, R. (1992): Surveying theory and leveling (6th Ed) Similar printer, new Delhi. Pp 3
(John, Wilfrid Wright (2013): Surveying (Civil Engineering) Encyclopedia Britannica Ultimate
Reference Suite, Chicago, Encyclopedia Britannica 2013.
Punmia, Ashok, Jain (2005): Surveying Volume II, Firewall Media. Pg 355
APPENDIX
GROUP 4 TOPO RAW DATA
P.I.D EASTING NORTHING ELEVATION P.I.D EASTING NORTHING ELEVATION
1,PT,666559.393,938655.226,324.403 125,WT,666639.790,938767.687,325.569
2,BLD,666564.888,938655.589,324.609 126,WT,666641.358,938766.991,325.575
3,BLD,666572.856,938656.418,324.845 127,SH,666634.854,938764.789,325.446
4,BLD,666579.384,938656.990,325.081 128,SH,666637.255,938755.218,325.526
5,BLD,666587.417,938657.779,325.249 129,SH,666648.479,938750.478,326.051
6,FF,666584.030,938674.217,324.847 130,SH,666651.677,938748.545,326.060
7,FF,666578.461,938674.102,324.602 131,SH,666651.176,938743.616,325.941
8,SH,666562.850,938672.506,324.086 132,SH,666653.487,938743.635,326.074
9,SH,666548.780,938675.012,323.749 133,EP,666664.619,938749.247,326.356
10,SH,666529.505,938681.031,323.445 134,SH,666661.779,938738.151,326.352
11,WF,666509.740,938692.262,322.828 135,SH,666650.737,938734.922,326.119
12,GT,666501.195,938679.925,323.593 136,SH,666638.825,938734.261,325.675
13,GT,666500.602,938679.080,323.629 137,FF,666627.213,938729.227,325.561
14,WF,666494.023,938669.408,323.585 138,FF,666627.154,938726.027,325.519
15,PIL,666489.939,938663.250,323.784 139,FF,666652.971,938722.396,326.084
16,SH,666504.839,938663.969,323.640 140,FF,668126.774,939305.647,371.880
17,SH,666518.319,938668.328,323.512 141,CP,666731.883,938714.114,329.118
18,SH,666534.636,938665.045,323.618 142,CP,666722.880,938709.571,329.095
19,SH,666537.246,938651.342,324.351 143,CP,666731.861,938714.103,329.090
20,SH,666537.116,938640.217,324.791 144,BLD,666719.330,938776.283,328.847
21,PIL,666549.802,938626.341,325.710 145,BLD,666724.640,938775.642,329.538
22,BLD,666566.949,938635.507,325.534 146,BLD,666724.811,938777.345,329.013
23,SH,666560.052,938640.072,325.173 147,WF,666727.860,938779.930,328.852
24,SH,666551.407,938652.598,324.272 148,SH,666729.117,938765.766,328.551
25,SH,666550.568,938689.169,323.494 149,SH,666713.970,938764.828,328.315
26,SH,666538.375,938698.658,323.125 150,SH,666705.731,938774.336,328.143
27,SH,666518.282,938705.519,322.835 151,WF,666703.715,938782.214,328.655
28,TR,666530.522,938714.804,323.065 152,BLD,666707.042,938760.928,328.164
29,BLD,666532.985,938723.275,322.886 153,SH,666714.641,938751.563,328.524
30,BLD,666535.020,938722.153,323.014 154,SH,666711.044,938743.638,328.569
31,BLD,666536.550,938724.511,323.043 155,BLD,666708.008,938741.096,329.147
32,BLD,666537.444,938726.038,323.111 156,BLD,666708.301,938737.492,329.393
33,BLD,666538.628,938728.344,323.073 157,SH,666719.039,938737.120,328.664
34,TR,666547.428,938716.448,323.439 158,SH,666728.749,938734.462,328.506
35,SH,666561.960,938714.995,323.735 159,SH,666741.792,938741.734,328.911
36,SH,666577.398,938714.165,323.962 160,SH,666747.719,938751.513,328.909
37,SH,666588.013,938713.553,324.333 161,BLD,666740.177,938763.414,328.789
38,SH,666594.902,938733.181,324.533 162,SH,666749.275,938757.111,328.961
39,FF,666585.859,938745.789,324.080 163,BLD,666759.775,938762.004,329.385
40,FF,666580.138,938746.859,324.004 164,SH,666759.454,938748.967,329.185
41,SH,666567.418,938742.689,323.674 165,SH,666751.653,938739.045,329.162
42,BLD,666562.092,938744.078,323.581 166,SH,666753.335,938727.717,329.548
43,BLD,666553.297,938748.849,323.116 167,SH,666755.412,938716.761,329.795
44,WF,666548.166,938751.757,323.022 168,SH,666756.582,938710.874,329.914
45,BLD,666573.843,938764.473,323.318 169,BLD,666769.016,938706.899,330.306
46,SH,666582.419,938761.025,323.802 170,BLD,666749.991,938703.089,329.885
47,SH,666592.201,938757.277,323.907 171,BLD,666746.416,938702.440,329.791
48,SH,666599.902,938752.070,324.093 172,BLD,666727.171,938698.381,329.546
49,SH,666602.626,938762.939,324.184 173,BLD,666729.017,938689.493,329.729
50,SH,666596.583,938765.303,324.118 174,PIL,666727.095,938688.956,330.002
51,SH,666588.891,938769.861,323.589 175,PIL,666728.798,938676.309,330.773
52,SH,666576.869,938779.026,323.581 176,PIL,666714.192,938674.035,330.810
53,SH,666579.252,938790.592,323.338 177,BLD,666713.774,938676.953,330.512
54,PIL,666578.121,938796.557,323.355 178,BLD,666713.612,938677.901,330.458
55,WF,666591.126,938795.641,323.822 179,BLD,666712.298,938688.217,329.882
56,SH,666599.788,938791.439,324.047 180,SH,666721.299,938676.028,330.531
57,SH,666596.692,938780.969,323.967 181,SH,666721.212,938690.196,329.749
58,SH,666606.748,938775.310,324.247 182,SH,666717.543,938705.002,329.084
59,BLD,666616.773,938784.907,324.987 183,SH,666719.324,938719.819,328.830
60,BLD,666617.378,938787.730,325.240 184,BLD,666772.395,938707.875,330.401
61,WF,666617.119,938792.478,324.683 185,BLD,666791.143,938711.646,330.850
62,BLD,666619.559,938784.367,325.202 186,BLD,666796.208,938712.817,331.437
63,BLD,666622.361,938785.821,325.247 187,BLD,666815.736,938717.126,331.687
64,BLD,666621.226,938776.323,324.742 188,SH,666813.009,938726.677,331.091
65,SH,666620.229,938765.813,325.022 189,SH,666800.600,938724.265,330.640
66,SH,666612.733,938767.946,324.700 190,SH,666785.915,938721.751,330.486
67,SH,666611.600,938753.333,324.728 191,SH,666772.111,938719.587,330.221
68,SH,666612.441,938739.964,324.961 192,SH,666757.289,938716.674,329.897
69,SH,666615.825,938724.599,325.333 193,SH,666753.103,938726.211,329.572
70,TR,666621.296,938715.292,325.998 194,SH,666764.504,938730.925,329.584
71,SH,666610.096,938713.356,325.410 195,SH,666776.799,938733.664,329.930
72,SH,666609.137,938700.165,325.546 196,SH,666787.651,938734.839,330.088
73,SH,666611.831,938687.882,325.848 197,SH,666800.791,938739.366,330.340
74,SH,666615.842,938679.399,326.144 198,SH,666809.360,938743.631,330.602
75,SH,666616.033,938674.189,326.252 199,SH,666824.472,938747.742,330.967
76,BLD,666615.837,938662.628,326.442 200,SH,666814.001,938751.846,330.764
77,SH,666605.260,938663.643,326.041 201,SH,666797.995,938745.083,330.206
78,BLD,666593.748,938659.167,325.634 202,SH,666785.156,938745.079,329.911
79,SH,666592.892,938667.768,325.400 203,SH,666777.323,938745.625,329.701
80,BLD,666619.597,938663.260,326.505 204,SH,666762.019,938747.240,329.348
81,BLD,666639.099,938665.984,327.375 205,SH,666753.730,938750.513,329.096
82,BLD,666643.840,938666.654,327.485 206,BLD,666764.031,938761.616,329.347
83,BLD,666665.520,938669.765,328.330 207,BLD,666796.632,938759.832,330.269
84,BLD,666668.596,938670.268,328.448 208,BLD,666806.074,938758.626,330.484
85,BLD,666690.662,938673.491,329.178 209,BLD,666810.530,938757.750,330.603
86,BLD,666693.533,938675.060,329.155 210,CP,666837.386,938731.730,332.055
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88,SH,666692.573,938693.992,328.445 212,CP,666837.322,938731.715,332.032
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90,BLD,666700.844,938707.759,328.343 214,GT,666842.294,938746.971,331.905
91,BLD,666709.733,938708.123,328.623 215,GH,666839.370,938746.798,331.704
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95,SH,666686.278,938708.401,327.550 219,BLD,666830.371,938756.749,331.569
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103,SH,666628.032,938668.980,326.716 227,BLD,666818.554,938700.375,332.887
104,SH,666630.313,938687.812,326.474 228,BLD,666839.493,938700.429,333.542
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106,SH,666642.761,938708.216,326.404 230,SH,666812.465,938693.685,333.032
107,EP,666656.192,938706.350,326.926 231,SH,666817.384,938702.759,332.763
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123,BLD,666643.650,938773.528,325.455 247,SH,666790.493,938713.012,332.421
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