Surveying for Engineers

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.