Standard Instruments of Precision, 1918 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. L. Berger

 
9780332382104: Standard Instruments of Precision, 1918 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Precision field instruments built to deliver accurate readings in tough outdoor conditions.

This edition showcases craftsmanship, careful calibration, and thoughtful design for engineers and surveyors.

The book describes instruments engineered with brass standard patterns, fine graduations, and high-grade optics. It covers features like achromatic telescopes, readable verniers, sturdy spirit levels, and reliable adjustments designed to perform in extreme temperatures or remote work sites. The text emphasizes durability, consistency, and the safeguards that keep measurements trustworthy in the field.
  • Exact, centered graduations and easy-to-read verniers for rapid, precise angle readings
  • Achromatic telescopes with high power and a large, flat field of view
  • Carefully chosen spirit levels and temperature-aware fluids for reliable leveling
  • Options and adaptations for mining, mountain work, tropical, and arctic use
Ideal for readers who want a practical look at professional surveying and engineering instruments, from construction settings to field surveying.

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ISBN 10:  1332615813 ISBN 13:  9781332615810
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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