The updated Surveying, 5th Edition
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the essential skills necessary in surveying and civil engineering. It covers measurements, distance corrections, leveling, angles, area computation, computer calculations, topographic surveying, electronic distance measuring instruments, and construction surveying. 480 pp.
Surveying , 5th Edition - Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Introduction to Measurements
- Distance Measurement
- Distance Corrections
- Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments (EDMs)
- Introduction to Leveling
- Differential Leveling
- Leveling Continued
- Angles and Directions
- Measuring Angles and Directions with Total Stations
- Miscellaneous Angle Discussion
- Traverse Adjustment and Area Computation
- Computer Calculations and Omitted Measurements
- Topographic Surveying
- The Global Positioning System
- GPS Field Applications
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- GIS Continued
- Construction Surveying
- Volumes
- Land Surveying or Property Surveying
- Horizontal Curves
- Vertical Curves
- Surveying - the Profession
- Appendix A: Useful Addresses
- Appendix B: Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Surveying
- Appendix C: Useful Formulas
- Appendix D: Transits and Theodolites Glossary
- Index
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