Department of Civil Engineering



Engineering Measurements - GP112

Credits : 3

Prerequisites : None

Remarks : Amended 2004 May


Course Content Time Allocated

(Clock Hours)

L T P A
Units and standards 2 - - -
Approximation errors and calibration: significant figures; accuracy and precision; round-off and truncation errors; error propagation. 3 - - -
Measurement of physical parameters. 5 15 - -
Measurement project. - - 9 -
Presentation of engineering information: curve fitting; graphical presentation. 2 - 6 -
Surveying: chain surveying; demonstration of chain surveying and recording; field and office work in chain surveying; preparation of plans; traverse surveying; field and office work in traverse surveying; leveling; field and office work. 5 - 29 -
Total 17 - 56 -
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessment - 20
Assignments 10 -
Coursework 10 -
Written Examinations - 80
Mid - Semester 40 -
End - Semester 40 -



Department of Civil Engineering