Engineering surveying
W. Schofield, M. Breach
- 6th ed.
- Oxford ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.
- vi, 622 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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.