Published by Pearson (February 26, 2016) © 2016
Charles Ghilani | Paul WolfFor Surveying courses offered in Civil Engineering departments
This highly readable, best-selling text presents basic concepts and practical material in each of the areas fundamental to modern surveying (geomatics) practice. Its depth and breadth are ideal for self-study. Elementary Surveying, 14th Edition, is updated throughout to reflect the latest advances and technology.
Teaching and Learning Experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It will help:
- Emphasise the Theory of Errors in Surveying Work: Common errors and mistakes are listed to remind students to exercise caution in their work.
- Use Strong Pedagogy Tools to Teach: Numerous worked example problems, figures, illustrations, and end-of-chapter problems help students apply concepts.
- Reflect the Latest Advances in Technology: To keep your course current and relevant, this edition covers the latest advancements in surveying technology.
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- 1 Introduction
- 2 Units, Significant Figures, and Field Notes
- 3 Theory of Errors in Observations
- 4 Leveling–Theory, Methods, and Equipment
- 5 Leveling–Field Procedures and Computations
- 6 Distance Measurement
- 7 Angles, Azimuths, and Bearings
- 8 Total Station Instruments; Angle Observations
- 9 Traversing
- 10 Traverse Computations
- 11 Coordinate Geometry in Surveying Calculations
- 12 Area
- 13 Global Navigation Satellite Systems–Introduction and Principles of Operation
- 14 Global Navigation Satellite Systems–Static Surveys
- 15 Global Navigation Satellite System–Kinematic Surveys
- 16 Adjustments by Least Squares
- 17 Mapping Surveys
- 18 Mapping
- 19 Control Surveys and Geodetic Reductions
- 20 State Plane Coordinates and Other Map Projections
- 21 Boundary Surveys
- 22 Surveys of the Public Lands23 Construction Surveys
- 24 Horizontal Curves
- 25 Vertical Curves
- 26 Volumes
- 27 Photogrammetry
- 28 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems