The Field Engineer: A Handy Book of Practice in the Survey, Location, and Track-Work of Railroads; Containing a Large Collection of Rules and Tables, ... and the Narrow Gauge (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Findlay Shunk

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484403583 ISBN 13: 9780484403580

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master practical guidance for field and design work in railroads.

This authoritative handbook provides rules, tables, and methods engineers can rely on for surveying, location, and track work across standard and narrow gauges.

In clear, utilitarian language, the book emphasizes useful knowledge over theoretical exercises. It covers core tasks from setting benchmarks and reading field notes to calculating curves, elevations, and alignments. Readers will find practical instructions, ready-made tables, and examples that stay current with the craft of field engineering.

• Practical rules and tables for survey, location, and track work on railroads
• Handled problems focused on real-world field tasks and economical decision-making
• Guidance on curves, tangents, deflection, and elevation measurements
• Tools for reading field books, using instruments, and applying logarithmic and trigonometric concepts

Ideal for readers of technical manuals in civil and railroad engineering, especially those who value concrete, hands-on instruction and reference resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484403583
• ISBN 13: 9780484403580
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 363