Elementary Surveying, 14th Edition

Elementary Surveying, Fourteenth Edition, is ideal for Surveying courses offered in Civil Engineering departments and is a useful reference for civil engineers.

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, Fourteenth 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:

• Emphasize 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. 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Units, Significant Figures, And Field Notes
Chapter 3 Theory Of Errors In Observations
Chapter 4 Leveling—Theory, Methods, And Equipment
Chapter 5 Leveling—Field Procedures And Computations
Chapter 6 Distance Measurement
Chapter 7 Angles, Azimuths, And Bearings
Chapter 8 Total Station Instruments; Angle Observations
Chapter 9 Traversing
Chapter 10 Traverse Computations
Chapter 11 Coordinate Geometry In Surveying Calculations
Chapter 12 Area
Chapter 13 Global Navigation Satellite Systems—Introduction And Principles Of Operation
Chapter 14 Global Navigation Satellite Systems—Static Surveys
Chapter 15 Global Navigation Satellite Systems—Kinematic Surveys
Chapter 16 Adjustments By Least Squares
Chapter 17 Mapping Surveys
Chapter 18 Mapping
Chapter 19 Control Surveys And Geodetic Reductions
Chapter 20 State Plane Coordinates And Other Map Projections
Chapter 21 Boundary Surveys
Chapter 22 Surveys Of The Public Lands
Chapter 23 Construction Surveys
Chapter 24 Horizontal Curves
Chapter 25 Vertical Curves
Chapter 26 Volumes
Chapter 27 Photogrammetry
Chapter 28 Introduction To Geographic Information Systems

Appendix A: Tape Correction Problems
Appendix B: Example Noteforms
Appendix C: Astronomical Observations
Appendix D: Using The Worksheets From The Companion Website
Appendix E: Introduction To Matrices
Appendix F: U.S. State Plane Coordinate System Defining Parameters
Appendix G: Answers To Selected Problems