De som köpt den här boken har ofta också köpt The Anxious Generation av Jonathan Haidt (inbunden).
Köp båda 2 för 2780 krJack C. McCormac is a retired Clemson civil engineering professor named by the Engineering News Record as one of the top 125 engineers or architects in the world in the last 125 years for his contributions to education. McCormac has authored or co-authored seven engineering textbooks, with more than half a million copies now in print. His current books have been adopted at more than 500 universities throughout the world. McCormac holds a BS in civil engineering from the Citadel, an MS in civil engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Doctor of Letters from Clemson University. Named an Alumni Distinguished Professor, he taught at Clemson for approximately thirty-four years before retiring in 1989. He is included in the International Who's Who in Engineering.
Preface 1 Introduction 1.1 Surveying 1.2 Geomatics 1.3 Famous Surveyors 1.4 Early History of Surveying 1.5 Plane Surveys 1.6 Geodetic Surveys 1.7 Types of Surveys 1.8 Modern Surveying Equipment 1.9 Use of Old Surveying Equipment 1.10 Maintenance of Equipment 1.11 Importance of Surveying 1.12 Safety 1.13 Liability Insurance 1.14 Opportunities in Surveying 2 Introduction to Measurements 2.1 Measurement 2.2 Necessity for Accurate Surveys 2.3 Accuracy and Precision 2.4 Errors and Mistakes 2.5 Sources of Errors 2.6 Systematic and Accidental or Random Errors 2.7 Discussion of Accidental or Random Errors 2.8 Occurrence of Accidental or Random Errors 2.9 Probability Curve 2.10 Propagation of Accidental or Random Errors 2.11 Significant Figures 2.12 Field Notes 2.13 Electronically Recorded Notes 2.14 Office Work and Digital Computers 2.15 Planning Problems 3 Distance Measurement 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Pacing 3.3 Odometers and Measuring Wheels 3.4 Tachymetry 3.5 Taping or Chaining 3.6 Electronic Distance Measurements 3.7 Global Positioning System 3.8 Summary of Measurement Methods 3.9 Equipment Required for Taping 3.10 Taping Over Level Ground 3.11 Taping Along Sloping Ground or Over Underbrush 3.12 Review of Some Trigonometry Problems 4 Distance Corrections 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Types of Corrections 4.3 Incorrect Tape Length or Standardization Error 4.4 Temperature Variations 4.5 Slope Corrections 4.6 Sag and Tension Corrections 4.7 Combined Taping Corrections 4.8 Common Mistakes Made In Taping 4.9 Errors In Taping 4.10 Magnitude of Errors 4.11 Suggestions for Good Taping 4.12 Taping Precision 5 Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments (EDMs) 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Basic Terms 5.3 Types of EDMs 5.4 Phase Shift EDMs 5.5 Timed Pulse EDMs 5.6 Setting Up, Leveling, and Centering EDMs 5.7 Necessary Steps for Measuring Distances with EDMs 5.8 Errors in EDM Measurements 5.9 Calibration of EDM Equipment 5.10 Accuracies of EDMs 5.11 Computation of Horizontal Distances from Slope Distances 5.12 Training of Personnel 5.13 Summary of Comments on EDMs Problems 6 Introduction to Leveling 6.1 Importance of Leveling 6.2 Basic Definitions 6.3 Reference Elevations or Datums 6.4 First-, Second-, and Third-Order Surveys 6.5 Methods of Leveling 6.6 The Level 6.7 Types of Levels 6.8 Level Rods 6.9 Setting up the Level 6.10 Sensitivity of Bubble Tubes 6.11 Care of Equipment Problems 7 Differential Leveling 7.1 Theory of Spirit Leveling 7.2 Definitions 7.3 Differential Leveling Described 7.4 Earth's Curvature and Atmospheric Refraction 7.5 Verniers 7.6 Level Rod Targets 7.7 Common Leveling Mistakes 7.8 Leveling Errors 7.9 Suggestions for Good Leveling 7.10 Comments On Telescope Readings 7.11 Precision of Differential Leveling 7.12 Hand Signals 8 Leveling, Continued 8.1 Adjustments of Level Circuits 8.2 Precise Leveling 8.3 Profile Leveling 8.4 Profiles 8.5 Cross Sections 8.6 Nonclosed Leveling Routes Problems 9 Angles and Directions 9.1 Meridians 9.2 Units for Measuring Angles 9.3 Azimuths 9.4 Bearings 9.5 The Compass 9.6 Variations In Magnetic Declination 9.7 Direction Arrow Convention 9.8 Local Attraction 9.9 Reading Bearings With a Compass 9.10 Detecting Local Attraction 9.11 Traverse Angle Definitions 9.12 Traverse Computations 9.13 Magnetic Declination Problems Problems 10 Measuring Angle and Directions With Total Stations 10.1 Transits and Theodolites (Obsolete) 10.2 Introduction to Total Stations 10.3 Types of Total Stations 10.4 Disadvantages of Total Stations 10.5 Advantages of Total Stations 10.6 Parts of Total Stations 10.7 Surveying With Total Stations 10.8 Setting Up