Surveying - (Third Edition)

Author: Gu Xiaolie
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is divided into 12 chapters. The first chapter provides an overview, introducing the brief history and basic content of the surveying discipline. Chapters 2 to 5 cover surveying instruments and basic surveying techniques. Chapter 6 introduces the fundamental knowledge of measurement errors and precision estimation. Chapter 7 discusses the surveying and calculation techniques for small-area control surveys. Chapters 8 and 9 cover large-scale topographic map surveying methods and the application of topographic maps. Chapter 10 introduces the basic methods of construction surveying and their application in construction projects. Chapter 11 covers road engineering surveying, while Chapter 12 discusses bridge and tunnel engineering surveying. In the appendix of this book, computer (or calculator) programs for traverse calculation and road transition curve calculation are provided. This book can serve as a textbook for foundational technical courses "Surveying" in undergraduate programs such as civil engineering, urban planning, and surveying engineering at universities. It is also suitable for reference by engineering surveying and construction technical personnel.