Answer questions

Name…………………………………………… Date………………………………………

Course: CSMT 345-Surveying and Layouts

Homework 1

Instructions:

Answer all the questions and submit your work in blackboard by Sunday January 26, 2020 at

11:59pm. Observe the due date as any late submission will be graded at 50% or may be rejected

by the instructor. Answers must be complete. Credit may be given for submissions 2 days earlier.

Questions (Total = 20 points)

1. Your supervisor has asked you to prepare a list of equipment that your crew will use for

construction survey and layout for a building project.

a. List six of such equipment (3 points)

b. Pick two from the list which are PPE and state their functions (2 points)

2. Giving example, differentiate the field engineer from office engineer with reference to

construction surveying and layout (2 points)

3. I. What is effective communication and why is it important in construction survey

and layout? (2 points)

II. It is an important requirement for the field engineer to communicate effectively to

the craftspeople during surveying work at the jobsite.

a. What are the three words to summarize the basic principles of marking in

construction survey (1 point)

b. Describe each of the three words with reference to surveying and layout (2 points)

4. Using examples, differentiate the following with reference to survey and layout

a. Errors and mistakes (2 points)

b. Accuracy and precision and stating where you would use require both (3 points)

5. Describe the requirement for a sharp tool in surveying and layout operation (3 points)