Published by Pearson (February 26, 2016) © 2016

Charles Ghilani | Paul Wolf
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    ISBN-13: 9781292060675R365

    Elementary Surveying, Global Edition ,14th edition

    Language: English

    For 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