Surveying for Engineers - Softcover

Price, W.F.; Uren, J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333577051 ISBN 13: 9780333577059

Publisher: Palgrave HE UK, 1994

Synopsis

While retaining the successful style and basic organization of the previous editions, this up-to-date edition includes the latest equipment and methods of modern site surveying. There are new chapters covering the global positioning systems, the analysis of errors and deformation monitoring. In addition, the coverage of theodolites, electronic distance measurement and total stations has been extensively revised. Digital levelling is now introduced and the chapter on setting out is minded to include the latest standards and quality assurance requirements. Throughout all chapters, computer applications and software are discussed.;This third edition should appeal to undergraduate students of civil engineering for use throughout their course. It can also be used as a reference source for students and practitioners involved in the built environment.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The fifth edition of Surveying for Engineers sets out the essential techniques needed for a solid grounding in the subject.

Covering traditional methods and the latest technological advances this popular and trusted textbook is packed with clear illustrations, exercises and worked examples, making it both a comprehensive study aid for students and a reliable reference tool for practitioners.

Aimed at students studying surveying as either part of an engineering, building or construction course or as a separate discipline, the new edition includes:

· the latest developments in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
· full details on the introduction of network RTK systems and their applications
· recent developments in survey instruments, methods and technologies

About the Author:

JOHN UREN is Senior Lecturer in Surveying in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds, UK.

BILL PRICE was until recently Principal Lecturer in Surveying in the School of Environment and Technology at the University of Brighton, UK.

Both authors have written several books and contribute frequently to journals associated with land and engineering surveying.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave HE UK
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0333577051
• ISBN 13: 9780333577059
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 604