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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 | |