Methods of Location (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Methods of Location (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Mifflin, Samuel Wright
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0484598201
- ISBN 13
- 9780484598200
- Item weight
- 0.6 pounds
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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