Field Engineering: A Handbook of the Theory and Practice of Railway Surveying, Location and Construction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William H. Searles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265553881 ISBN 13: 9780265553886

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Field Engineering: A Handbook of the Theory and Practice of Railway Surveying, Location and Construction is a comprehensive reference for engineers and students working on railway projects.

This edition emphasizes practical, field-tested methods and clear, usable formulas for surveying, location, and construction.

The book is designed for classroom, field, and office use, and it includes a large number of useful tables to support real-world work. It covers reconnaissance, preliminary survey, earthwork, spirals, curves, and track design, with detailed guidance on computations and planning. The content blends theory with hands-on techniques, supporting both learning and professional application.
What you’ll experience:

• Step-by-step methods for locating and planning railway alignments
• Practical calculations for earthwork, volume, and prismoidal corrections
• Tables and tables-based procedures for spirals, curves, and track design

Ideal for engineers, surveyors, and students who need a reliable, field-ready resource on railway surveying and construction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265553881
• ISBN 13: 9780265553886
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 728