Landscape Surveying
Harry L. Field(Author)
Delmar Cengage Learning (Publisher)
Published on 14. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
180 pages
978-1-4018-0961-4 (ISBN)
Description
If you are searching for a practical guide for measuring distances, angles and completing surveys that does not require a civil engineering or advanced math degree, Landscape Surveying is the right book for you. Covering topics such as the history of surveying, terms, methodologies, equipment, and topography, this book teaches you the basic skills you will need to complete an accurate survey while providing information to allow you to choose the best method among the various methods presented. Sample problems help you practice your new skills prior to going out in the field.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4018-0961-4 (9781401809614)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Chapter 1: What is Surveying? Chapter 2: Categories of Equipment. Chapter 3: Metes and Bounds. Chapter 4: Selecting the Best Method. Chapter 5: Leveling. Chapter 6: Error Control with Intermediate Foresights. Chapter 7: Three Parts of an Angle. Chapter 8: Topographic Map Symbols. Chapter 9: Closed and Open Traverses. Chapter 10: Triangulation.