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Basic Concepts in Surveying | |
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Introduction | |
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The Art and Science of Surveying | |
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The Surveying Method | |
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Surveying Applications | |
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Historical Background | |
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The Profession of Surveying | |
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Field Notes | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Measurements and Computations | |
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Units of Measurement | |
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Computations | |
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Mistakes and Errors | |
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Accuracy and Precision | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Basic Mathematics for Surveying | |
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Geometry and Mensuration | |
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Trigonometry | |
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Coordinate and Analytic Geometry | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Surveying Equipment and Field Methods | |
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Measuring Horizontal Distances | |
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Rough Distance Measurement | |
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Taping: Equipment and Methods | |
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Taping Mistakes, Errors, and Corrections | |
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Electronic Distance Measurement | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Measuring Vertical Distances | |
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Principles of Leveling | |
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Leveling Equipment | |
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Leveling Procedures | |
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Vertical Control (Benchmark) Surveys | |
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Profile Leveling | |
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Trigonometric Leveling | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Measuring Angles and Directions | |
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Vertical Angles | |
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Horizontal Angles and Directions | |
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Magnetic Declination | |
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The Theodolite | |
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Electronic Instruments | |
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Measuring Horizontal and Vertical Angles | |
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Accuracy, Mistakes, and Errors | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Surveying Applications | |
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Horizontal Control Surveys | |
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Traverses | |
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Traverse Closure Computations | |
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Traverse Area Computations | |
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Miscellaneous Computations | |
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Elementary Triangulation and Trilateration | |
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Global Positioning Systems (GPS) | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Property Surveys | |
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Property Descriptions | |
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Legal Aspects | |
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Land Subdivisions | |
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Procedure for a Resurvey | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Topographic Surveys and Maps | |
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Plotting a Traverse | |
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Contour Lines | |
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Topo Survey Procedures | |
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Basic Photogrammetry | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Highway Curves and Earthwork | |
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Route Surveys | |
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Horizontal Curves | |
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Locating a Curve | |
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Compound and Reverse Curves | |
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Vertical Curves | |
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Curves Through Fixed Points | |
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Earthwork Computations | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Construction Surveys | |
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Establishing Line | |
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Establishing Grade | |
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Slope Staking | |
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Building and Pipeline Stakeout | |
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Additional Layout Procedures | |
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Questions for Review | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Traditional Survey Equipment and Methods | |
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Units and Conversions | |
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Formulas | |
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Sources of Additional Information | |
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Glossary and Abbreviations | |
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Answers to Even-Numbered Problems | |
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Index | |