The Assistant Engineer, Vol. 1: The Axeman (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jean P. Genthon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332189619 ISBN 13: 9780332189611

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical, field‑tested guide for aspiring engineers and survey teams.

The Axeman is part of The Assistant Engineer, Vol. 1, and offers straightforward instructions for beginning and advancing in engineering work in the public service. It covers the real tasks, tools, and teamwork that keep projects moving from planning to construction.

This edition presents clear roles, from the chief engineer to assistants and chainmen, and explains how a transit party operates on site. It also introduces essential field instruments, like the transit, level, and telescope, and shows how to prepare and read measurements in a real world setting. A practical focus on stations, signals, and base lines helps readers understand how surveying supports large public works.

• Learn the daily duties and reporting structure within an engineering corps.
• See how a transit party is organized and how teamwork drives accurate measurements.
• Get hands-on explanations of surveying concepts, base lines, signals, and instrument setup.
• Explore how tools like the transit and slide rule are used in field work.

Ideal for readers pursuing civil engineering, surveying, or public service roles, and anyone seeking a grounded introduction to field methods and responsibilities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332189619
• ISBN 13: 9780332189611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 666