Civil Drafting Technology

This text provides straightforward and comprehensive coverage of civil technology drafting and mapping. It includes survey types, plots, plane and profile, contours, and earthworks. Based on industry input, it offers real-world examples and is a great aid to surveying and site planning. Some of the key features of this new edition: An expanded chapter on Geographic Information Systems covers history, hardware and software, third-party applications, training, components, data formats, and trends. Updated and expanded coverage of leveling, all types of civil mapping, and contours gives readers a solid knowledge base for industry opportunities. Illustrations have been clarified for improved understanding. A CD, included with each book, contains additional exercises and answers for self-study and review.Madsen, David A. is the author of 'Civil Drafting Technology' with ISBN 9780130871558 and ISBN 0130871559.