ROUTE SURVEY INFORMATION IN POWER AND UTILITY POLES

A CASE STUDY SEWAGE TO U.I GATE

BY

GROUP 7

NAME
OLAJIRE OLUMIDE ABIDEMI
2022243070048

BEING PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO DEPARTMENT OF

SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS, FACULTY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES.
THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AWARD OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SURVEYING AND GEO-
INFORMATICS.

SUPERVISOR: SURV. GBOPA ADETOLA OLUFUNMILAYO

JUNE, 2025.
 CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that all the information contained in this project write up were

obtained as a result of the field observations and the measurement made by me

on the field and the survey was carried out in accordance with survey rules,

regulations and departmental instruction.

STUDENTS SIGNATURE:

STUDENT NAME: OLAJIRE OLUMIDE ABIDEMI

DATE:
 CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the practical on this report is written was carried out by

Olajire Olumide Abidemi of matriculation number 022243070048 in

accordance with survey regulations and departmental instructions.

___________________________
SURV. GBOPA ADETOLA OLUFUNMILAYO
SUPERVISOR
 DEDICATION

This project is dedicated to Almighty God for infinite protection, provision and

guidance on me throughout the course of study in The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

I also dedicate it to my parents Mr. and Mrs. Olajire for their perpetual efforts

on my educational carrier. I pray Almighty God will continue to strengthen

them (Amen).
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My profound gratitude goes to Almighty God for His infinite mercy, protection,

wisdom and understanding throughout my course of study my sincere

appreciation goes to my supervisor Surv. (Mrs.) Gbopa Adetola Olufunmilayo

who took her time to blend her professional experience with good human

relation to correct my project, more grease to elbow.

My immeasurable appreciation goes to my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olajire who

has been my major source of encouragement. Their words of advice, Prayers,

moral and financial support has helped greatly in this course. I say God will

grant you long life to eat the fruit of your labour. Thanks a million.

Special thanks go to my siblings whose encouragement and prayers contributed

a great deal to this success. I pray that God will continue to bless you for

without you this course wouldn’t have been possible.

Moreso, I extend my gratitude to my Head of Department Akeem Babatunde,

Surv. Martins Oyekola and host of others in the same Department for the

various parts each of them played in imparting the much needed knowledge to

me. I value their individual and collective contributions most. God bless you all.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Certificate ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of Contents vi – vii
Abstract vii

CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1–3
1.1 Aim of the project 3
1.2 Site location of the project 3
1.3 Equipment used 3–4
1.4 Personnell 4
1.5 Scope of the project 4–5
1.6 Specification 5
1.7 The study area 5

CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review 6
2.1 Traverse 6
2.2 Leveling 6–7
2.3 Distance Measurement 7
2.4 Angular Measurement 7
2.5 Horizontal Angle 7
2.6 Detailing 7

CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Methodology 8
3.1 Reconnaissance 8
3.2 Test of Instrument 9
3.3 Test of theodolite 9 – 11
3.4 Check of angle observation 11
3.5 Angular observation 12
3.6 Distance measurement 12 – 13
3.7 Detailing 13

CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Computation and analysis of result 14
4.1 Field book reduction 14
4.2 Angular correction 14
4.3 Forward computation 14 – 15
4.3.1 Back computation 15 – 16
4.4 Level reduction and adjustment 16 – 17
4.5 Plotting of Perimeter Traverse 17
4.6 Tracking and Printing of Plan 17 – 19

CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommedation 20
5.1 The Problems Encountered 20
5.2 Solution 20 – 21
5.3 Recommendation 21
5.4 Conclusion 21 – 22
References 23
Appendices 24
 ABSTRACT

This project was basically entered on Route survey as one of the branches of

surveying. It deals with production of route plan of the area in question roads

linking from Sewage to UI Gate.

The project report consists of five chapters, chapter one started with

introduction and ended study area. Chapter two discussed literature review.

Chapter three revealed the methodology on how the project was carried out.

Chapter four elucidated on the computation aspect of the data obtained on the

view and analysis of results, while chapter five centre on summary, the problem

encountered, solution recommendations and conclusion.