Master practical surveying with a trusted field guide that covers everything from chain work to advanced instruments.
This comprehensive handbook for Civil Engineers and Surveyors blends theory with hands‑on methods, drawing on examples taken from actual practice. It’s designed for use in the field and in the office, and it serves as a solid text for students preparing to work in surveying and construction.
The book walks you through the core techniques of surveying, laying out clear procedures for setting out works, measuring with chains, and using angular instruments. It also covers levelling, astronomical observations, surveying abroad, and how to plot and compute areas, elevations, and contours. Chapters are organized to mirror real work, from the basic to the more advanced topics, with emphasis on practical application and reliable results.
What you will experience
- Step‑by‑step methods for chain surveying, triangulation, and leveling.
- Guidance on handling obstacles, plotting results, and reducing field notes into plans.
- Insights into the use and adjustment of key instruments, including the theodolite, sextant, plane table, and various range finders.
- Worked examples drawn from actual practice to reinforce how to apply the techniques in real projects.
Ideal for readers of civil engineering texts, surveying students, and practitioners who want a reliable, classroom‑ready reference that still reflects real‑world field work. This edition provides a thorough foundation as well as practical know‑how for day‑to‑day surveying tasks.