- ISBN: 9780470496619 | 0470496614
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/17/2012
McCormac's 6th edition of Surveying provides a basic overview to help readers understand and communicate with surveyors. New features include more applications in engineering areas such as environmental, transportation, geotechnical, construction; more applications to GIS and GPS; added coverage of Geomatics, including setting up data to do analysis and make decisions; and more examples and increase number of homework problems.
Jack C. McCormac is a retired Clemson civil engineering professor named by the Engineering News Record as one of the top 125 engineers or architects in the world in the last 125 years for his contributions to education. McCormac has authored or co-authored seven engineering textbooks, with more than half a million copies now in print. His current books have been adopted at more than 500 universities throughout the world. McCormac holds a BS in civil engineering from the Citadel, an MS in civil engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Doctor of Letters from Clemson University. Named an Alumni Distinguished Professor, he taught at Clemson for approximately thirty-four years before retiring in 1989. He is included in the International Who's Who in Engineering.
| Introduction | |
| Surveying | |
| Geomatics | |
| Famous Surveyors | |
| Early History of Surveying | |
| Plane Surveys | |
| Geodetic Surveys | |
| Types of Surveys | |
| Modern Surveying Equipment | |
| Use of Old Surveying Equipment | |
| Maintenance of Equipment | |
| Importance of Surveying | |
| Safety | |
| Liability Insurance | |
| Opportunities in Surveying | |
| Introduction to Measurements | |
| Measurement | |
| Necessity for Accurate Surveys | |
| Accuracy and Precision | |
| Errors and Mistakes | |
| Sources of Errors | |
| Systematic and Accidental or Random Errors | |
| Discussion of Accidental or Random Errors | |
| Occurrence of Accidental or Random Errors | |
| Probability Curve | |
| Propagation of Accidental or Random Errors | |
| Significant Figures | |
| Field Notes | |
| Electronically Recorded Notes | |
| Office Work and Digital Computers | |
| Planning | |
| Distance Measurement | |
| Introduction | |
| Pacing | |
| Odometers and Measuring Wheels | |
| Tachymetry | |
| Taping or Chaining | |
| Electronic Distance Measurements | |
| Global Positioning System | |
| Summary of Measurement Methods | |
| Equipment Required for Taping | |
| Taping Over Level Ground | |
| Taping Along Sloping Ground or Over Underbrush | |
| Review of Some Trigonometry | |
| Distance Corrections | |
| Introduction | |
| Types of Corrections | |
| Incorrect Tape Length or Standardization Error | |
| Temperature Variations | |
| Slope Corrections | |
| Sag and Tension Corrections | |
| Combined Taping Corrections | |
| Common Mistakes Made In Taping | |
| Errors In Taping | |
| Magnitude of Errors | |
| Suggestions for Good Taping | |
| Taping Precision | |
| Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments (EDMs) | |
| Introduction | |
| Basic Terms | |
| Types of EDMs | |
| Phase Shift EDMs | |
| Timed Pulse EDMs | |
| Setting Up, Leveling, and Centering EDMs | |
| Necessary Steps for Measuring Distances with EDMs | |
| Errors in EDM Measurements | |
| Calibration of EDM Equipment | |
| Accuracies of EDMs | |
| Computation of Horizontal Distances from Slope Distances | |
| Training of Personnel | |
| Summary of Comments on EDMs | |
| Introduction to Leveling | |
| Importance of Leveling | |
| Basic Definitions | |
| Reference Elevations or Datums | |
| First-, Second-, and Third-Order Surveys | |
| Methods of Leveling | |
| The Level | |
| Types of Levels | |
| Level Rods | |
| Setting up the Level | |
| Sensitivity of Bubble Tubes | |
| Care of Equipment | |
| Differential Leveling | |
| Theory of Spirit Leveling | |
| Definitions | |
| Differential Leveling Described | |
| Earth's Curvature and Atmospheric Refraction | |
| Verniers | |
| Level Rod Targets | |
| Common Leveling Mistakes | |
| Leveling Errors | |
| Suggestions for Good Leveling | |
| Comments On Telescope Readings | |
| Precision of Differential Leveling | |
| Hand Signals | |
| Leveling, Continued | |
| Adjustments of Level Circuits | |
| Precise Leveling | |
| Profile Leveling | |
| Profiles | |
| Cross Sections | |
| Nonclosed Leveling Routes | |
| Angles and Directions | |
| Meridians | |
| Units for Measuring Angles | |
| Azimuths | |
| Bearings | |
| The Compass | |
| Variations In Magnetic Declination | |
| Direction Arrow Convention | |
| Local Attraction | |
| Reading Bearings With a Compass | |
| Detecting Local Attraction | |
| Traverse Angle Definitions | |
| Traverse Computations | |
| Magnetic Declination Problems | |
| Measuring Angle and Directions With Total Stations | |
| Transits and Theodolites (Obsolete) | |
| Introduction to Total Stations | |
| Types of Total Stations | |
| Disadvantages of Total Stations | |
| Advantages of Total Stations | |
| Parts of Total Stations | |
| Surveying With Total Stations | |
| Setting Up the Total Station | |
| Sighting the Instrument | |
| Measuring Horizontal Angles | |
| Closing the Horizon | |
| Measuring Angles By Repetition | |
| Direction Method for Measuring Horizontal Angles | |
| Measuring Zenith Angles | |
| Use of Data Collectors With Total Stations | |
| Care of Instruments | |
| Miscellaneous Angle Discussion | |
| Common Errors In Angle Measurement | |
| Common Mistakes In Measuring Angles | |
| Angle-Distance Relationships | |
| Traversing | |
| Older Methods of Traversing | |
| Modern Traversing With Total Stations | |
| Intersection of Two Lines | |
| Measuring An Angle Where The Instrument Cannot Be Set Up | |
| Prolonging a Straight Line By Double Centering | |
| Establishing Points On a Straight Line Between Two Given Points | |
| Cleaning Surveying Equipment | |
| Traverse Adjustment and Area Computation | |
| Introduction | |
| Computations | |
| Methods of Calculating Areas | |
| Traverse Adjustment Overview | |
| Balancing Angles | |
| Latitudes and Departures | |
| Error of Closure | |
| Balancing Latitudes and Departures | |
| Double Meridian Distances | |
| Double Parallel Distances | |
| Rectangular Coordinates | |
| Areas Computed By Coordinates | |
| Alternative Coordinate Method | |
| Areas Within Irregular Boundaries | |
| Computer Calculations and Omitted Measurements | |
| Computers | |
| Programs | |
| Application of the Computer Program SURVEY | |
| Computer Example | |
| A Potential Warning: Danger In Computer Use | |
| Omitted Measurements | |
| Length and Bearing Of One Side Missing | |
| Using Survey to Determine the Length and Bearing of a Missing Side | |
| Example Radiation Problem | |
| Computer Solution for Radiation Problem | |
| Resection | |
| Topographic Surveying | |
| Introduction | |
| Contours | |
| Plotting of Topographic Maps | |
| Summary of Contour Characteristics | |
| Map Symbols | |
| Completing the Map | |
| Specifications for Topographic Maps | |
| Methods of Obtaining Topography | |
| Transit-Stadia Method of Mapping | |
| Plane Table Surveys | |
| Topographic Details Obtained With Total Stations | |
| Selection of Points for Topographic Mapping | |
| Profiles From Contour Maps | |
| Checklist of Items to Be Included On a Topographic Map | |
| The Global Positioning System (GPS) | |
| Introduction | |
| Monitoring Stations | |
| Global Navigation Satellite System | |
| Uses of GPS | |
| Basic Theory | |
| How Can the Travel Time of a Satellite Signal Be Measured? | |
| Clock Bias | |
| GPS Errors | |
| Minimizing Errors Through Differential Correction | |
| Receivers | |
| HARN | |
| CORS | |
| OPUS | |
| WAAS | |
| GPS Signals | |
| GPS Field Applications | |
| Geoid and Ellipsoid | |
| Field Applications | |
| Static GPS Surveys | |
| Kinematic GPS | |
| Real-Time Kinematic Surveying | |
| Virtual Reference Station | |
| Dilution of Precision (DOP) | |
| Planning | |
| Example Problem | |
| Network Adjustment | |
| Carrier Phase GPS | |
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | |
| Introduction | |
| What? A Definition of Geographic Information Systems | |
| Who and Where? | |
| Why GIS? | |
| When? The Evolution of GIS | |
| Thematic Layering | |
| Levels of Use of a GIS | |
| Uses of Geographic Information Systems | |
| Objectives of a GIS | |
| Applications of a GIS | |
| GIS on the World Wide Web | |
| Accuracy in a GIS | |
| Control Surveying | |
| Legal Concerns With GIS | |
| GIS, Continued | |
| Essential Elements of a GIS | |
| Selected Data About Geographic Locations | |
| GIS Software | |
| GIS Hardware | |
| Sources of GIS Data | |
| Putting Data into the Computer | |
| Preprocessing Existing Data | |
| Data Management and Retrieval | |
| Manipulation and Analysis | |
| Product Generation | |
| Coordinates and Map Projections | |
| Raster GIS | |
| Conclusion to GIS Discussion | |
| Construction Surveying | |
| Introduction | |
| Work of the Construction Surveyor | |
| Trade Unions | |
| Property Survey from the Contractor's Viewpoint | |
| Preliminary Surveys | |
| Grade Stakes | |
| Referencing Points for Construction | |
| Building Layout | |
| Base Lines (Layout Performed By Surveyors) | |
| Radial Staking Methods | |
| Batter Boards | |
| Building Layout: Contractor Method | |
| As-Built Surveys | |
| Problems | |
| Volumes | |
| Introduction | |
| Slopes and Slope Stakes | |
| Borrow Pits | |
| Cross Sections | |
| Areas of Cross Sections | |
| Computation of Earthwork Volumes | |
| Mass Diagram | |
| Accounting for Shrinkage and Swell | |
| Volumes from Contour Maps | |
| Volume Formulas for Geometric Shapes | |
| Problems | |
| Land Surveying or Property Surveying | |
| Introduction | |
| Title Transfer and Land Records | |
| Common Lawntents 21-4 Monuments | |
| Blazing Trees | |
| The Land Surveyor: A Specialist | |
| Monuments, Bearings, Distances, and Areas | |
| Miscellaneous Terms Relating to Land Surveying | |
| Resurveys | |
| Metes and Bounds | |
| The U.S. Public Lands Survey System | |
| Early Days of the System | |
| Outline of the System | |
| Meander Lines | |
| Witness Corners | |
| Deed Descriptions of Land | |
| Problems | |
| Horizontal Curves | |
| Introduction | |
| Degree of Curvature and Radius of Curvature | |
| Curve Equations | |
| Deflection Angles | |
| Selection and Staking Out of Curves | |
| Computer Example | |
| Field Procedure for Staking Out Curves | |
| Circular Curves Using the SI System | |
| Horizontal Curves Passing Through Certain Points | |
| Spiral Curves | |
| Problems | |
| Vertical Curves | |
| Introduction | |
| Vertical Curve Calculations | |
| Miscellaneous Items Relating to Vertical Curves | |
| Unequal-Tangent Vertical Curves | |
| Vertical Curve Passing Through a Specified Point | |
| Parabolic Curve Equation | |
| Computer Example | |
| Roadway Crowns | |
| Roadway Superelevation | |
| Problems | p. xvi |
| Surveying-the Profession | |
| Surveying Licenses | |
| Registration Requirements | |
| Penalties for Practicing Surveying Without a License | |
| Reasons for Becoming Registered | |
| A Profession | |
| Code of Ethics | |
| To Be Classed as a Professional | |
| Conclusion | |
| Problems | |
| Some Useful Addresses | |
| Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Surveying | |
| Some Useful Formulas | |
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