{"product_id":"engineering-surveying-9780750669498","title":"Engineering Surveying","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earthâs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to geodesy to facilitate greater understanding of satellite systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fully updated chapter on GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO for satellite positioning in surveying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll new chapter on the important subject of rigorous estimation of control coordinates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed material on mass data methods of photogrammetry and laser scanning and the role of inertial technology in them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'... a surveying textbook that fully integrates discussion of automated systems into mainstream surveying ... a monumental work. The author is to be congratulated for an extremely thorough, yet digestible textbook that can be recommended for all levels of survey education.' \u003cbr\u003eJournal for Land Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasic concepts of surveying\u003cbr\u003eError and uncertainty\u003cbr\u003eVertical control\u003cbr\u003eDistance\u003cbr\u003eAngles\u003cbr\u003eConventional control surveys \u003cbr\u003eRigorous methods of control \u003cbr\u003ePosition \u003cbr\u003eSatellite positioning\u003cbr\u003eCurves\u003cbr\u003eEarthworks\u003cbr\u003eSetting out (dimensional control)\u003cbr\u003eUnderground surveying\u003cbr\u003eMass data methods\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018410361175,"sku":"9780750669498","price":61.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780750669498.jpg?v=1750776772","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/engineering-surveying-9780750669498","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}