This course provides comprehensive guidance on the installation and documentation of survey monuments, which are essential for both horizontal and vertical control. The stability of these monuments plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of every survey project. Errors in survey monumentaiton can lead to significant and costly issues throughout all phases of project design and development.
This course outlines criteria for monumentation applicable to various types of surveys conducted during the stages of both civil and military projects. While serving as a generai guide, it emphasizes adherence to the standards outlined for Corps of Engineers monuments. When these specific monuments ae utilized, they must be selected and constructed in full accordance with the guidelines provided in this course.
This materials is applicable to all field operations carried out by the Corps of Engineers, as specified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
