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Title:
Surveying and Levelling Instruments, Theoretically and Practically Described.
For construction, qualities, selection, preservation, adjustments, and uses; with other apparatus and appliances used by civil engineers and surveyors in the field.
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Summary: "Surveying and Levelling Instruments, Theoretically and Practically Described" by William Ford Stanley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the comprehensive analysis of various surveying tools, discussing their construction, qualities, and usage. It aims to provide a detailed understanding of the principles behind these instruments, making it useful for both manufacturers and professional surveyors. The opening of this work introduces the author’s intentions and background, contextualizing the significance of surveying instruments in civil engineering and surveying fields. Stanley notes that he has compiled the content based on years of inquiries regarding functional aspects of these tools, particularly addressing optical and mechanical concerns. He pledges to discuss not only the operational methodology but also the construction and adjustments of these instruments, while emphasizing the design nuances that differentiate various types used in surveying. This preface sets the tone for a meticulous exploration into the realm of surveying equipment, promising to equip readers with both historical insights and practical knowledge essential for their technical work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Stanley, William Ford, 1829-1909
Editor: Tallack, H. T.
EBook No.: 63834
Published: Nov 21, 2020
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Surveying -- Instruments
LoCC: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Surveying and Levelling Instruments, Theoretically and Practically Described.
For construction, qualities, selection, preservation, adjustments, and uses; with other apparatus and appliances used by civil engineers and surveyors in the field.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Ralph and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Surveying and Levelling Instruments, Theoretically and Practically Described" by William Ford Stanley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the comprehensive analysis of various surveying tools, discussing their construction, qualities, and usage. It aims to provide a detailed understanding of the principles behind these instruments, making it useful for both manufacturers and professional surveyors. The opening of this work introduces the author’s intentions and background, contextualizing the significance of surveying instruments in civil engineering and surveying fields. Stanley notes that he has compiled the content based on years of inquiries regarding functional aspects of these tools, particularly addressing optical and mechanical concerns. He pledges to discuss not only the operational methodology but also the construction and adjustments of these instruments, while emphasizing the design nuances that differentiate various types used in surveying. This preface sets the tone for a meticulous exploration into the realm of surveying equipment, promising to equip readers with both historical insights and practical knowledge essential for their technical work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Stanley, William Ford, 1829-1909
Editor: Tallack, H. T.
EBook No.: 63834
Published: Nov 21, 2020
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Surveying -- Instruments
LoCC: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.