Surveying Fundamentals and Practices

by Nathanson, Jerry A.; Lanzafama, Michael; Kissam, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780130977366
• ISBN10: 0130977365
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For courses in Construction Management and Civil Tech. This text is used as introduction in colleges and technical schools where a basic but practical approach to surveying is desired. The subject matter is organized into three major sections: Part 1, Basic Concepts in Surveying; Part 2, Surveying Equipment and Field Methods; and Part 3, Surveying Applications, and contains additional mathematical teaching.

Table of Contents

PART 1 BASIC CONCEPTS IN SURVEYING	1	(88)
Introduction	3	(22)
The Art and Science of Surveying	3	(3)
The Surveying Method	6	(6)
Surveying Applications	12	(4)
Historical Background	16	(2)
The Profession of Surveying	18	(1)
Field Notes	19	(6)
Questions for Review	23	(2)
Measurements and Computations	25	(24)
Units of Measurement	25	(5)
Computations	30	(4)
Mistakes and Errors	34	(5)
Accuracy and Precision	39	(10)
Questions for Review	43	(2)
Practice Problems	45	(4)
Basic Mathematics for Surveying	49	(40)
Geometry and Mensuration	49	(16)
Trigonometry	65	(10)
Coordinate and Analytic Geometry	75	(14)
Practice Problems	82	(7)
PART 2 SURVEYING EQUIPMENT AND FIELD METHODS	89	(128)
Measuring Horizontal Distances	91	(37)
Rough Distance Measurement	92	(2)
Taping: Equipment and Methods	94	(17)
Taping Mistakes, Errors, and Corrections	111	(6)
Electronic Distance Measurement	117	(11)
Questions for Review	124	(1)
Practice Problems	125	(3)
Measuring Vertical Distances	128	(45)
Principles of Leveling	129	(4)
Leveling Equipment	133	(10)
Leveling Procedures	143	(10)
Vertical Control (Benchmark) Surveys	153	(7)
Profile Leveling	160	(5)
Trigonometric Leveling	165	(8)
Questions for Review	166	(1)
Practice Problems	167	(6)
Measuring Angles and Directions	173	(44)
Vertical Angles	174	(2)
Horizontal Angles and Directions	176	(7)
Magnetic Declination	183	(4)
The Theodolite	187	(7)
Electronic Instruments	194	(2)
Measuring Horizontal and Vertical Angles	196	(9)
Accuracy, Mistakes, and Errors	205	(12)
Questions for Review	210	(1)
Practice Problems	211	(6)
PART 3 SURVEYING APPLICATIONS	217	(218)
Horizontal Control Surveys	219	(47)
Traverses	220	(5)
Traverse Closure Computations	225	(15)
Traverse Area Computations	240	(4)
Miscellaneous Computations	244	(9)
Elementary Triangulation and Trilateration	253	(4)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)	257	(9)
Questions for Review	260	(1)
Practice Problems	260	(6)
Property Surveys	266	(34)
Property Descriptions	267	(9)
Legal Aspects	276	(3)
Land Subdivisions	279	(7)
Procedure for a Resurvey	286	(14)
Questions for Review	294	(1)
Practice Problems	295	(5)
Topographic Surveys and Maps	300	(43)
Plotting a Traverse	303	(5)
Contour Lines	308	(5)
Topo Survey Procedures	313	(17)
Basic Photogrammetry	330	(13)
Questions for Review	338	(1)
Practice Problems	338	(5)
Highway Curves and Earthwork	343	(49)
Route Surveys	343	(2)
Horizontal Curves	345	(5)
Locating a Curve	350	(10)
Compound and Reverse Curves	360	(3)
Vertical Curves	363	(8)
Curves Through Fixed Points	371	(1)
Earthwork Computations	372	(20)
Questions for Review	384	(1)
Practice Problems	384	(8)
Construction Surveys	392	(43)
Establishing Line	395	(2)
Establishing Grade	397	(8)
Slope Staking	405	(6)
Building and Pipeline Stakeout	411	(8)
Additional Layout Procedures	419	(16)
Questions for Review	431	(1)
Practice Problems	432	(3)
Appendix A Traditional Survey Equipment and Methods	435	(6)
Appendix B Units and Conversions	441	(3)
Appendix C Formulas	444	(5)
Appendix D Sources of Additional Information	449	(1)
Appendix E Glossary and Abbreviations	450	(16)
Appendix F Answers to Even-Numbered Problems	466	(27)
Index	493