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Chapter 1

Construction Surveying

Getting Started and Organized 1-2

Field Engineering Responsibilities 1-7

Preparing Reports and Charts 1-14

Qualified Land Surveyor 1-18

Summary 1-20

Chapter 2

Communication

The Basics 2-11

Communicating with Signals 2-11

Stakes and Laths 2-17

Marking Line and Grade 2-25

Abbreviations and Symbols 2-30

Summary 2-35

Chapter 3

Fieldwork Practices

Safety 3-2

Measurement Principles 3-10

Tolerances for Construction Layout 3-14

Field Notekeeping Practices 3-17

General Instrument Care 3-25

Use and Care of Hand Tools 3-33

Leveling an Instrument 3-43

Instrument Setups 3-51

Summary 3-62