Practice Pre-construction Survey Activities (15.2) - Construction Surveys

Practice: Pre-Construction Survey Activities

Lesson 15.2Construction Surveys

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of a reconnaissance survey?
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Think about the initial steps before any construction work.
Question 2.
What technology is often used for creating base maps?
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Consider aerial methods for mapping!
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a reconnaissance survey?
- Planning methodology
- Creating base maps
- Establishing control points
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Think about the first step in planning a survey.
4Question 4.
True or False: Control points are established to ensure vertical accuracy only.
- True
- False
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Think about how surveys measure in multiple dimensions.
Question 5.
A construction project in a mountainous terrain has reported multiple construction inaccuracies. Identify three pre-construction activities that could alleviate such issues and explain why each is important.
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Think about the significance of each step in mitigating risks.
Question 6.
Consider how technological advancements in GNSS and LiDAR impact traditional pre-construction survey methods. Discuss an example of a project that benefited from these advancements.
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Reflect on how technology changes surveying dynamics.

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