Surveying and levelling
By: Subramanian, R.
Publisher: New Delhi Oxford University Press 2007Edition: 1st.Description: xiv,966 p. | Binding - Paperback |.ISBN: 0-19-568424-9.Subject(s): Civil EngineeringDDC classification: 624.1517 Online resources: Explore NDLI Materials Summary: Surveying and Leveling is a comprehensive textbook aimed at undergraduate students of civil engineering and covers the entire spectrum of the subject in a single volume. Beginning with basic surveying techniques such as chain surveying, compass surveying, plane tabling, and theodolite surveying using conventional instruments, the book covers curve surveying, tachometry, trigonometrically leveling, triangulation, photogrammetry, hydrographic surveying, and astronomical surveying. The text discusses the calculation of areas and volumes using survey data. It details instruments such as auto levels, digital instruments, and electronic theodolites. The book incorporates chapters on modern methods of surveying such as remote sensing, global positioning, and geographic information systems as well as modern surveying instruments such as electromagnetic distance measuring devices (EDMs) and total stations. Written in a student-friendly manner, the book incorporates a large number of solved examples after every key concept as well as review questions and ample exercise problems at the end of each chapter. With its lucid explanation of concepts and principles, this book will be a useful text for diploma courses and competitive examinations, and will also serve as a reference text for professionals. Salient Features Covers all relevant topics in a single volume Incorporates a large number of review questions and exercise problems Includes a large number of supporting illustrations and relevant photographs Discusses recent developments such as EDMs, total stations, remote sensing, and global positioning systemsItem type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Surveying and Leveling is a comprehensive textbook aimed at undergraduate students of civil engineering and covers the entire spectrum of the subject in a single volume.
Beginning with basic surveying techniques such as chain surveying, compass surveying, plane tabling, and theodolite surveying using conventional instruments, the book covers curve surveying, tachometry, trigonometrically leveling, triangulation, photogrammetry, hydrographic surveying, and astronomical surveying. The text discusses the calculation of areas and volumes using survey data. It details instruments such as auto levels, digital instruments, and electronic theodolites. The book incorporates chapters on modern methods of surveying such as remote sensing, global positioning, and geographic information systems as well as modern surveying instruments such as electromagnetic distance measuring devices (EDMs) and total stations.
Written in a student-friendly manner, the book incorporates a large number of solved examples after every key concept as well as review questions and ample exercise problems at the end of each chapter. With its lucid explanation of concepts and principles, this book will be a useful text for diploma courses and competitive examinations, and will also serve as a reference text for professionals.
Salient Features
Covers all relevant topics in a single volume
Incorporates a large number of review questions and exercise problems
Includes a large number of supporting illustrations and relevant photographs
Discusses recent developments such as EDMs, total stations, remote sensing, and global positioning systems
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