Revised 01/2018

CIV 265 - Curves and Earthwork (3 CR.)

Course Description

Studies computations of simple, compound and transition curves; grades and vertical curves; earthwork and haul quantities. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 credits

General Course Purpose

This course is utilized by student in the Civil Engineering Technologies, as well as the students who plan to continue their education in Engineering, specializing in Civil and Environmental Engineering field.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: CIV 171 or department approval.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

  • Use Total and EDM stations for collecting data and conducting computation and traversing-
  • Measure, locate or divide Site and Parcel
  • Calculate Area, division and Volumes
  • Use Total Stations and Data collector to interface the field data with Civil 3D or other similar relevant software, to design and develop grading and earth-work plans
  • Use applicable software to develop drainage and storm water management strategies
  • Data base for Mapping survey
  • Additionally, students will conduct preparation and analysis of topographic maps, horizontal and vertical curves as well as earthwork

Major Topics to Be Included

  • Civil 3D Interface – Angles, Azimuths, and Bearings/ Electronic Distance Measurement, Total Station
  • Database, Network, Electronic Field Book, Points
  • Coordinate Geometry Application – [C3D]/ Area (Division, Offsets, Coordinates), Land Partitioning
  • Mapping Survey (Contours)
  • Water Shed, Drainage (Storm, Junctions Pipes)
  • Horizontal Curves / Project Introduction, Curve Stakeout
  • Storm Network and Watershed analysis Vertical Curves
  • Surface Roadway Profiles – Vertical Curve Application, Mass Haul Diagram/Balancing [C3D]