Methods of Location (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Wright Mifflin

 
9780484598200: Methods of Location (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0484598201 ISBN 13: 9780484598200
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of precise surveying and curve design for railways.

This practical guide teaches engineers how to use the Transit and related instruments to describe, measure, and adjust curves, tangents, and lines on the ground. Focused demonstrations walk you through real‑world tasks, from aligning sights to verifying meridian orientation and calculating differential curvature.

The book presents step‑by‑step propositions and methods that have guided railway location work. It emphasizes hands‑on procedures, clear logic, and constructions that translate complex geometry into actionable field steps.
  • How to adjust vertical sightlines for accurate alignment
  • Techniques to measure angles, run lines parallel to a given course, and describe circles on the ground
  • Methods to construct and modify compound, differential, and reversed curves
  • Practical tips for applying these ideas with common surveying tools

Ideal for engineers and students of railway surveying who want solid, field‑tested techniques in location and curve work.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0484598201
ISBN 13 
9780484598200
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
89

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