Problems in Surveying, Railroad Surveying and Geodesy: With an Appendix on the Adjustments of the Engineer's, Transit and Level (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Howard Chapin Ives

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265282322 ISBN 13: 9780265282328

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Master the fundamentals of surveying, geodesy, and railroad measurement with this practical reference.

This edition provides clear, step‑by‑step guidance on transit and level adjustments, precise leveling, and field procedures used in surveying practice. It combines theory with hands‑on problems, sample notes, and detailed data tables to help you apply concepts in real projects. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone seeking a thorough, workmanlike guide to essential surveying techniques.

• Learn how to set up instruments, adjust for errors, and read angles with accuracy in the field.
• Explore methods for precise leveling, vertical angles, and line of collimation corrections.
• Study common field note formats, diagrams, and sample computations to reinforce practice.
• Review problem‑centered explanations that connect theory to real surveying tasks.

Ideal for readers who want a solid, hands‑on reference to classic surveying methods and their careful adjustments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265282322
• ISBN 13: 9780265282328
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 148