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ARC 117 Surveying for Architecture Students

ND1 levelComputing & ICT26 topics

ARC 117 covers 26 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Linear measurement with tapes and chains
  2. Chain surveying instruments and precautions
  3. Survey lines, offsets and field booking
  4. Chain survey errors and check lines
  5. Spirit levelling and digital levelling
  6. Tertiary levelling and benchmarks
  7. Angular measurement units
  8. Prismatic compass principles and observations
  9. Theodolite observations and reading procedures
  10. Survey computations and plotting
  11. Map types and uses
  12. Map scales, contours and conventional signs
  13. Map scales and contour intervals
  14. Map symbols and conventional signs
  15. Nigerian map series and map catalogues
  16. Relief representation on maps
  17. Map grids and reference systems
  18. True north, grid north and magnetic north
  19. Convergence, declination and compass variation
  20. Interpretation of maps, plans and sketches
  21. Planimetric details and curve radius determination
  22. Contoured plans and spot heights
  23. Heights in topographical, engineering and township surveys
  24. Building setting-out and access roads
  25. Profiles, dimensions and verticality checks
  26. Sight rails, travelers and drain invert levels

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Linear measurement with tapes and chains

Linear measurement with tapes and chains is the fundamental skill for surveying and construction, enabling accurate distance determination between points. Mastering tape handling, chain rules, and error correction ensures reliable data for architectural plans and compliance with NUC/CCMAS standards.

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