Engineering Surveying (Paperback)

Mark Breach

ISBN 10: 0750669497 / ISBN 13: 9780750669498

Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd, Oxford, 2007

Paperback. Engineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earths surface and utilizing these features in the planning, design and construction of works. It is a critical part of any engineering project. Without an accurate understanding of the size, shape and nature of the site the project risks expensive and time-consuming errors or even catastrophic failure.This fully updated sixth edition of Engineering Surveying covers all the basic principles and practice of the fundamentals such as vertical control, distance, angles and position right through to the most modern technologies.It includes:An introduction to geodesy to facilitate greater understanding of satellite systemsA fully updated chapter on GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO for satellite positioning in surveyingAll new chapter on the important subject of rigorous estimation of control coordinatesDetailed material on mass data methods of photogrammetry and laser scanning and the role of inertial technology in themWith many worked examples and illustrations of tools and techniques, it suits students and professionals alike involved in surveying, civil, structural and mining engineering, and related areas such as geography and mapping. This fully updated sixth edition of Engineering Surveying covers all the basic principles and practice of the fundamentals such as vertical control, distance, angles and position right through to the most modern technologies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780750669498

Riassunto:

Engineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earth’s surface and utilizing these features in the planning, design and construction of works. It is a critical part of any engineering project. Without an accurate understanding of the size, shape and nature of the site the project risks expensive and time-consuming errors or even catastrophic failure.

This fully updated sixth edition of Engineering Surveying covers all the basic principles and practice of the fundamentals such as vertical control, distance, angles and position right through to the most modern technologies.

It includes:

• An introduction to geodesy to facilitate greater understanding of satellite systems
• A fully updated chapter on GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO for satellite positioning in surveying
• All new chapter on the important subject of rigorous estimation of control coordinates
• Detailed material on mass data methods of photogrammetry and laser scanning and the role of inertial technology in them

With many worked examples and illustrations of tools and techniques, it suits students and professionals alike involved in surveying, civil, structural and mining engineering, and related areas such as geography and mapping.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Wilf Schofield was formerly Principal Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Kingston University; Mark Breach was formerly Principal Lecturer in Engineering Surveying at Nottingham Trent University and served on technical committees of the RICS and ICES.

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Titolo: Engineering Surveying (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Taylor & Francis Ltd, Oxford
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new