Plane Table (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Baker Davis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331543036 ISBN 13: 9780331543032

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master plane-table surveying with clear, step-by-step instructions you can use in the field.

This practical guide shows how to lay out angles, run traverses, and plot measurements using a plane table. It covers setups, plotting techniques, checks for precision, and ways to handle obstacles when surveying on the ground or on a drawing.

• Techniques for laying out angles and determining their measures using tangents, sines, and scales
• Methods for running and plotting a traverse, with guidance on checks and large-scale plotting
• Strategies for dealing with obstacles and ensuring accurate results in the field
• Practical notes on setup, orientation, and error checking to improve reliability

Ideal for students and professionals who need hands-on, reliable surveying methods using the plane table.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331543036
• ISBN 13: 9780331543032
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66