638 Pages
by
CRC Press
636 Pages
by
CRC Press
638 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Engineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earth’s surface and utilizing these features in the planning, design and construction of works. It is a critical part of any engineering project. Without an accurate understanding of the size, shape and nature of the site the project risks expensive and time-consuming errors or even... Read more
1. Basic Concepts of Surveying
2. Error and Uncertainty
3. Vertical Control
4. Distance Measurement
5. Angle Measurement
6. Conventional Control Surveys
7. Rigorous Methods of Control
8. Position
9. Satellite Positioning
10. Curves
11. Earthworks
12. Setting Out (Dimensional Control)
13. Underground Surveying
14. Mass Data Methods
Appendix: An Introduction to Matrix Algebra
Biography
Wilf Schofield was formerly Principal Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Kingston University; Mark Breach was formerly Principal Lecturer in Engineering Surveying at Nottingham Trent University and served on technical committees of the RICS and ICES.
'... a surveying textbook that fully integrates discussion of automated systems into mainstream surveying ... a monumental work. The author is to be congratulated for an extremely thorough, yet digestible textbook that can be recommended for all levels of survey education.'
Journal for Land Survey.
