SURVEYING AND LEVELING, 2ND EDN

Book Details

• Author: N N Basak

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

• Language: English

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• ISBN: 9789332901537

• Pages: [Number of pages not provided, but can be added if available]

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 1.9 inches

• Features: Pen/Pencil Marks (Product Condition)

About The Book

N N Basak's [Book Title] offers a thorough and systematic presentation of the basic principles of surveying and levelling, designed to make complex concepts easy to understand. The second edition, published in 2017, has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field. This user-friendly guide is ideal for students and professionals who want to gain a strong foundation in surveying and levelling.

The book covers a wide range of topics, from traditional chain surveying and compass traversing to modern techniques like electromagnetic distance measurement, total stations, remote sensing, and GIS. Additionally, the second edition includes a survey of tunneling, docks, harbors, and airports, offering comprehensive coverage of real-world applications.

Each chapter contains short-answer questions and model question papers with answers to help students prepare for examinations effectively. With detailed explanations, practical examples, and updated content, this book is an essential resource for anyone studying surveying and levelling.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction

• Chain Surveying

• Compass Traversing

• Plane Table Surveying

• Levelling

• Contouring

• Computation of Area

• Computation of Volume

• Theodolite Traversing

• Curves

• Tacheometric Surveying

• Project Surveys

• Hydrographic Survey

• Setting Out

• Appendix A: Advanced Surveying

• Appendix B: Model Questions with Answers

• Appendix C: Model Question Papers