The book deals entire surveying theory and practice to be studied by civil engineering students. It covers all basic methods of surveying like chain surveying, compass surveying, plane table surveying , theodolite surveying and explain use of levels, contouring etc. It also covers modern methods of leveling like stations, photogram metric surveying and remote sensing, astronomical survey is also covered. Application of surveying to engineering projects, calculation of areas and volumes of earthwork involved in the field work are explained and illustrated with problems. New in this edition: Apart from making some corrections and revisions at some places one new chapter ""Photogrammetry"" has been added to this edition. Diploma and degree students of civil engineering, architecture and mining will find this book useful.
The Seventh Edition expands upon the surveying applications in today's world with a section on forensic surveying, updated information on national and industry standards for surveys, and a new section on spiral curve computations.
Land and Site Surveying
Solutions Manual for the Land Surveyor Reference Manual
This book, originally written by William C. Wattles, is the classic reference for the practitioner. Revised by late Gurdon H. Wattles, this book belongs on every surveyors bookshelf.
Building and Structural Surveying
Land Surveying
This book presents, in SI units, the various methods and concepts of surveying, laying greater emphasis on those that are commonly used.
Selected Practice Problems Are Given At The End Of The Book.The Book Would Serve As An Excellent Text For Degree And Diploma Students Of Civil Engineering. Amie Candidates And Practicing Engineers Would Also Find This Book Extremely Useful.