Surveying for Engineers [Paperback]

J Uren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2005

While retaining the successful style and basic organization of the previous editions, this up-to-date edition includes the latest equipment and methods of modern site surveying. There are new chapters covering the global positioning systems, the analysis of errors and deformation monitoring. In addition, the coverage of theodolites, electronic distance measurement and total stations has been extensively revised. Digital levelling is now introduced and the chapter on setting out is minded to include the latest standards and quality assurance requirements. Throughout all chapters, computer applications and software are discussed.;This third edition should appeal to undergraduate students of civil engineering for use throughout their course. It can also be used as a reference source for students and practitioners involved in the built environment.

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About the Author

JOHN UREN is Senior Lecturer in Surveying in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds, UK. BILL PRICE was until recently Principal Lecturer in Surveying in the School of Environment and Technology at the University of Brighton, UK. Both authors have written several books and contribute frequently to journals associated with land and engineering surveying. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 4th edition (November 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403920540
• ISBN-13: 978-1403920546
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,911,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)