construction surveying and layout
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 22
Communicating with Signals 31
Stakes and Laths 37
Marking Line and Grade 45
Abbreviations and Symbols 50
Summary 55
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
Part One - Surveying Field Practices
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