Engineers Surveying Instruments, Their Construction, and Use (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ira Osborn Baker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 036520546X ISBN 13: 9780365205463

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A practical guide to building, adjusting, and using core engineering survey instruments.

This work presents clear methods for constructing and maintaining field tools used in surveying. It explains how to set up instruments, make precise readings, and check work at every step. The author aims for simple, understandable language while offering techniques that go beyond basic instructions.

Readers will find concrete guidance on the plane table and its alidade, the role of rulers and sights, and how to pair drawing boards with standard surveying practices. The book also covers adjustments, field procedures, and the kinds of checks that help prevent mistakes during measurements. It addresses common sources of error and practical ways to improve accuracy in real-world conditions.

• How to build and adjust the plane table and alidade for efficient surveys
• Techniques for precise leveling, angle measurement, and error control
• Approaches to field work, notes, and data reduction across various instruments
• Methods to determine true meridian using Polaris, elongation of stars, and sun-based methods

Ideal for readers of engineering surveying, field students, and professionals who want a solid, hands-on reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 036520546X
• ISBN 13: 9780365205463
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 121