2-day LSS For Site Engineers (3D Mapping and Modelling)

Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of different file types (e.g. DWG, DXF, DTM, CSV, LandXML)
• Import data from the total station
• Create tables of relevant data
• Use CAD tools effectively
• Retrospectively attribute codes to points or recode points
• Create Cut/Fill colourised models and create the cute/fill line for setting out purposes
• Export model information for use in Leica/ Topcon/Trimble machine control
• Annotate levels
• Georeference surveys and data
• Create annotated sections
• Select points from an electronic file and export them to a setting out schedule
• Create a contoured plan
• Compare volumes between subsequent surveys e.g. of stockpiles and to datum levels
• Retrospectively insert or edit break lines
• Carry out visual checks on 3D models
• Produce a level difference model and create a ‘heat map’ (aka isopachyte) of as-built Vs design levels
• Isolate relevant information
• Check and convert units
• Export compatible files of data for use in field controllers and machine control systems including strings, polylines and design surfaces
• Describe the potential technical and contractual pitfalls of working with electronic information as opposed to hard copy drawings
• Create drawings and deliverables and present them correctly

This course is aimed at people who;

• Are confident using GNSS and/or total stations
• Have a working knowledge of 3D coordinate geometry
• Have basic computer literacy 

Have a look at our other courses if you do not have one or more of the above to get you started.