The Civil Engineering Department organized an Industrial Visit to Kamrej Gam, Surat, for undergraduate students to demonstrate the use of advanced surveying instruments in real field conditions. The primary objective of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to modern surveying techniques and instruments that are widely used in civil engineering projects today.
During the visit, industry expert Mr. Amit B. Chavda conducted detailed live demonstrations of sophisticated surveying tools, including Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), Total Station, and Auto Level. He explained the working principles, operational procedures, accuracy levels, and real-time applications of each instrument. Students were shown how DGPS is used for high-precision location mapping, how Total Station integrates electronic distance measurement with angular observations, and how Auto Level ensures accurate leveling in construction projects.
A major highlight of the visit was the hands-on field demonstration. Students observed the complete workflow starting from instrument setup and calibration to field data collection. Mr. Chavda also explained various survey methods such as traversing, contour mapping, and topographic surveying. He further demonstrated how the collected field data is transferred to professional surveying software for processing, analysis, and map generation. This helped students understand the digital transformation in surveying practices.
The session was highly interactive. Students asked questions related to error handling, instrument maintenance, site challenges, and career opportunities in the surveying domain. The expert shared practical insights from industry projects, making the learning experience more realistic and application-oriented.
This industrial visit effectively bridged the gap between classroom learning and field implementation. It strengthened students’ conceptual understanding of surveying subjects while building confidence in handling modern equipment. The exposure also increased their awareness of current industry standards, technological advancements, and professional practices followed in civil engineering infrastructure projects.
Overall, the visit proved to be an enriching academic experience that enhanced technical knowledge, practical skills, and industry readiness among the participating students.
