Practical Surveying and Elementary Geodesy: Including Land Surveying, Levelling, Contouring, Compass Traversing, Theodolite Work, Town Surveying, Engineering Field Work and Setting Out Railway Curves; - Hardcover

Henry Adams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265177995 ISBN 13: 9780265177990

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of practical surveying with a field-ready guide.

This reference covers a broad range of surveying skills, from land surveying and leveling to contouring, compass traversing, and the use of theodolites. It also addresses town surveying, engineering field work, and setting out railway curves, with notes on plane tabling, astronomical surveying, and heliographing. The material is organized to support hands-on learning and real-world application.

• Clear explanations of core techniques used on site and in the office.
• Practical guidance for leveling, contouring, and plan interpretation.
• Step-by-step approaches to plotting, traversing, and curve setting out.
• Illustrations and notes that help connect theory to field work.

Ideal for readers of manuals and students pursuing civil engineering, surveying, or town planning, as well as professionals seeking a solid reference for field methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265177995
• ISBN 13: 9780265177990
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 294