Construction Measurements 2nd Edition gives readers clear, accurate coverage of new developments construction (field and office) measurements:

• The technology of Global Positioning Satellites (GPS)
• The use of electronic distance measurement
• New procedures such as the use of lasers in construction, radial surveying, inertial surveying and others
• Application of calculators, computers and computers software

The book continues its comprehensive coverage of traditional topics as well, and includes chapters on difference of elevation, distance measuring by taping, laying out angles, stakes, and hubs, control marks, shafts and tunnels, offshore measurements and more. Working appendices provide details on special problems and optics. This publication is Invaluable as either a reference, review or tutorial for surveyors, construction contractors and/or engineers.

Hardcover.
Author: B Austin Barry
ISBN: 9780471836636