Field Engineering: A Handbook of the Theory and Practice of Railway Surveying, Location and Construction is a comprehensive reference for engineers and students working on railway projects.
This edition emphasizes practical, field-tested methods and clear, usable formulas for surveying, location, and construction.
The book is designed for classroom, field, and office use, and it includes a large number of useful tables to support real-world work. It covers reconnaissance, preliminary survey, earthwork, spirals, curves, and track design, with detailed guidance on computations and planning. The content blends theory with hands-on techniques, supporting both learning and professional application.
What you’ll experience:
- Step-by-step methods for locating and planning railway alignments
- Practical calculations for earthwork, volume, and prismoidal corrections
- Tables and tables-based procedures for spirals, curves, and track design
Ideal for engineers, surveyors, and students who need a reliable, field-ready resource on railway surveying and construction.