Surveying

Surveying
ISBN-10
0582302498
ISBN-13
9780582302495
Series
Surveying
Category
Technology & Engineering
Pages
502
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Authors
Arthur Bannister, Stanley Raymond, Raymond Baker

Description

The latest edition of Bannister, Raymond and Baker's classic text has been fully revised and updated to reflect the changing nature of the subject and its technology. The principles and equipment behind land surveying are covered clearly and succintly, with a breadth and authority unmatched in other books. Particularly strong attention is given to important topics such as setting out, electromagnetic distance measurement and the treatment of errors. Extensive worked examples and diagrams support the text throughout, and the reader is further assisted by comprehensive end-of-chapter exercises.Features new to this edition include: New chapter on satellite positioning systems New photographs and instrument profiles, highlighting the latest equipment New revised material throughout, including coverage of the surveying of existing buildings New improved style and presentation to increase the text's clarity and accessibility The seventh edition of the Surveying provides an essential text for students of building, civil and architectural engineering and all courses, such as mining and geography, which contain an element of surveying. Practicing professionals will also find it an invaluable field book and reference work.

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