Isbn: 9781333299002 - a text-book of topographical drawing (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book guides students through the detailed processes in both large and small-scale topographical drawing. It includes practical advice as well as exercises and problems each with a definite layout, making the contents easily comprehensible and applicable in a classroom environment. The author combines the technical aspects of drawing and mapping with explanations of instruments and materials, such as beam compasses and needle point pricers. The book presents the general problem of topographical drawing in a manner that emphasizes the accuracy of data collection and plotting. This includes not only natural features like streams and marshes but also artificial features like roads and buildings. Concepts such as measuring areas with the planimeter and methods for calculating surface forms and earthwork are also addressed. This book contains both practical and theoretical sections and is a valuable reference for students of surveying, civil engineering, geography, and cartography. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…