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Engineering surveying

By: Schofield, W
Title By: Breach, M
Material type: BookPublisher: Oxford ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.Edition: 6th ed.Description: vi, 622 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0750669497; 9780750669498Subject(s): SurveyingDDC classification: 526.902462 SC EN Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
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 catastrophic failure.
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Previous ed.: 2001.

Includes index.

Basic concepts of surveying --
Error and uncertainty --
Vertical control --
Distance measurement --
Angle measurement --
Conventional control surveys --
Rigorous methods of control --
Position --
Satellite positioning --
Curves --
Earthworks --
Setting out (dimensional control) --
Underground surveying --
Mass data methods --
App. A. An introduction to matrix algebra.

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 catastrophic failure.

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