Synopses & Reviews
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.
* Includes photos and diagrams, lists of useful addresses and degree programs, surveying tables and formulas.
* Updated to include more coverage of GPS and GIS.
Synopsis
* Updated to include more coverage of GPS and GIS.
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 TheodolitesGlossary
Index