FM 5-233: Construction Surveying | T.REX ARMS Field Manual Vault

FM 5-233 Construction Surveying

FM 5-233

Construction Surveying

Army · FM · Jan 1985 · 238 pages

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In support of construction activities, the surveyor obtains the reconnaissance and preliminary data which are necessary at the planning stage. During the construction phase, the surveyor supports the effort as needed. Typical duties of the construction surveyor include— • • • • • • • Determining distances, areas, and angles. Establishing reference points for both horizontal and vertical control. Setting stakes or otherwise marking lines, grades, and principal points. Determining profiles of the ground along given lines (centerlines and/or crosssection lines) to provide data for cuts, fills, and earthwork volumes. Preparing large-scale topographic maps using plane table or transit-stadia data to provide information for drainage and site design. Laying out structures, culverts, and bridge lines.

DesignationFM 5-233

EditionJan 1985

StatusSuperseded

Pages238

FunctionEngineering

CollectionRecent Archive

References 6

TM 5-232Not in the Vault
TM 5-330Not in the Vault
TM 5-233Not in the Vault
FM 6-233Not in the Vault
FM 25-233Not in the Vault