Ancient building surveying - (includes CD-ROM)

Author: Wang Qiheng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This textbook includes the history of architectural surveying, issues related to surveying and recording of architectural heritage, and the basic theories of ancient building surveying, fundamental knowledge of surveying and its applications, preparatory work for surveying, individual building surveying (including fieldwork such as freehand sketches, measurements, and photography, as well as indoor work like drafting, instrument sketches, and computer-aided drafting), as well as the surveying of overall plans of ancient buildings and deformation surveying of ancient buildings. The book also briefly introduces the application of new surveying technologies in ancient building surveying, such as digital close-range photogrammetry, Global Positioning System (GPS), 3D laser scanning, and Geographic Information System (GIS). The book also appends numerous sample diagrams, classic works, and relevant cultural heritage protection regulations, to some extent making up for the lack of cultural heritage content in architectural education. The book covers the history of architectural surveying, issues related to surveying and recording of architectural heritage, the basic theories of ancient building surveying, fundamental knowledge of surveying and its applications, preparatory work for surveying, and individual building surveying. While striving for rigorous and comprehensive theory, the book also emphasizes practicality and can be used as a fieldwork manual. It attempts to balance both rigorous and precise methods with simple and practical methods to accommodate different teaching hours and conditions. Additionally, the explanation of common errors and their corrections helps beginners remember key points and avoid mistakes. This textbook is suitable for undergraduate teaching in architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, and related fields, as well as for training cultural heritage engineering technicians and self-study reference for enthusiasts of ancient buildings.