Engineering Field Notes on Parish and Railway Surveying and Levelling: With Plans and Sections, Being a Sequel to His Elementary Text Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry James Castle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267683103 ISBN 13: 9780267683109

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the practical craft of surveying with a classic reference from 1847.

This nonfiction manual offers a comprehensive look at parish and railway surveying and levelling, including practical formulas, field notes, and a wealth of plans and diagrams. The text aims to serve both aspiring surveyors and working professionals by combining theory with real-world procedures.

• Learn step-by-step methods for chain surveying, theodolite work, and circumferentor use.
• Explore railway levelling, including how to read and prepare plans for parliamentary deposits.
• See detailed field notes, tables, and worked examples that illustrate calculating areas, volumes, and line work.
• Understand how to run out curves, set stakes, and manage the practical details of surveying in the field.

Ideal for students, junior engineers, and practicing surveyors looking for a solid, historically grounded reference on surveying and levelling methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267683103
• ISBN 13: 9780267683109
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 383