China Water Conservancy Encyclopedia. Volume on Water Conservancy Survey

Author: Chen Deji
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book is one of the 21 volumes published as part of the Comprehensive Encyclopedia of China Water Conservancy. The content is divided into two parts: Engineering Geology and Engineering Surveying, introducing the knowledge of the discipline in the form of entries. The Engineering Geology section includes fundamental theories of engineering geology, geological surveys, testing and experiments, analysis and calculations, observation and monitoring for various types of water conservancy projects, as well as related disciplines such as geology, geomorphology, exogenous geological processes, hydrogeology, geotechnical mechanics, seismic engineering, and soil investigation. The Engineering Surveying section covers control surveying, maps, topographic surveying, photogrammetry, construction surveying, deformation monitoring, and surveying instruments. The book lists over 460 entries. The authors of the entries are mostly well-known scholars and experienced experts in relevant disciplines, providing introductions to the basic concepts, theories, methods, and facts of the entries. The content is both in-depth and accessible, with clear and easy-to-understand language. This book is suitable for engineering technicians, researchers, and management personnel engaged in water conservancy and hydropower project construction, as well as faculty and students of relevant professional colleges and universities for reference. It can also be used by a broad readership interested in the water conservancy industry and seeking to understand knowledge related to water conservancy engineering surveys.