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Engineering Geodesy I
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Abstract
Introduction to Engineering Geodesy. By means of different objects and examples of monitoring- and deformation-measurements the methods of engineering geodesy are being taught. Exercices and an excursion complete the lectures.
Objective
Introduction to Engineering Geodesy. By means of different objects and examples of monitoring- and deformation-measurements the methods of engineering geodesy are being taught. Exercices and an excursion complete the lectures.
Content
Introduction to Engineering Geodesy Stake-out and navigation, industrial metrology, monitoring of natural hazards with geodetic methods, deformation measurements for bridges and towers, machine guidance systems, geodetic works for particle accelerators and telescopes, monitoring of dams and barrages, laserscanning in engineering geodesy, geodetic methods for road construction. Accompanying exercices and excursion.
Resources
Lecture Notes
H. Ingensand, M. Hennes, A. Ryf:Ingenieurgeodäsie
Literature
- Möser, M. et al.(2000): Handbuch Ingenieurgeodäsie,Grundlagen. Wichmann, Heidelberg. - Möser, M. et al.(2000): Handbuch Ingenieurgeodäsie,Eisenbahnbau. Wichmann, Heidelberg. - Möser, M. et al.(2000): Handbuch Ingenieurgeodäsie, Auswertung geodätischer Überwachungsmessungen. Wichmann, Heidelberg.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 15 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Engineering Geodesy I |
|
3 h weekly |