Elements of Plane Surveying

Intended for basic surveying courses, this book introduces principles and practices of plane surveying and offers a low-level mathematical treatment of surveying concepts. Aimed primarily at the non-engineering student, the book includes a review of the algebra, geometry and trigonometry necessary for todays surveyor. Explaining only the mathematical concepts that are needed, the text covers the full range of plane surveying topics at a comprehensive level. There is up-to-date coverage of the latest surveying equipment and techniques, including laser levels, total-station instruments geographic information systems and global positioning systems. The text includes over 100 worked examples and end-of-chapter problems.