
Surveying
International Edition
Jack C. McCormac(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 14. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-471-45239-3 (ISBN)
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Description
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.
* Includes photos and diagrams, lists of useful addresses and degree programs, surveying tables and formulas.
* Updated to include more coverage of GPS and GIS.
More details
Edition
5., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations, maps
Dimensions
Height: 28.1 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Weight
992 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-45239-3 (9780471452393)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Content
* 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