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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Swallow , Ross Dallas , Sophie Jackson , David WattPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Donhead Publishing Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.771kg ISBN: 9781873394625ISBN 10: 1873394624 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 20 January 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface; Basic measured survey practice; Surveying equipment; Elementary land survey; Levelling; Preliminaries to the measured survey; Building measured survey I: Preparing sketches; Building measured survey II: measuring; Building measured survey III: Plotting and presentation; Surveying with instruments; Photographic based recording methods; Historic building recording; Appendix A: Hand signals; Appendix B: Ordnance Survey maps; Appendix C: Common Abbreviations; Appendix D: Setting out for common arch shapes; Appendix E: Common mouldings; Appendix F: Practical examples: using rod and tape; Appendix G: Practical examples: Plotting on the spot; Appendix H: Practical examples: recording a vernacular building; Appendix I: Procuring measured surveys; References; Bibliography; Index.ReviewsThis work must be the supreme authority on the subject. ASCHB This is an excellent book for those involved in Buildings Archaeology, but read it before you commission or execute a buildings survey to remind you how a common sense approach can lead to a greater understanding and thereby protection of the historic environment. Buildings Archaeology Group This second edition book provides a broad and up to date examination of the many aspects of measuring and recording historic buildings. Although it assumes some existing knowledge of a highly technical subject, it is a book which can easily be read cover to cover by anyone wanting to grasp an overview of the methods and techniques available in this field. The authors manage to create a highly readable text interjected with good illustrative drawings, sketches and photographs, which provide the reader with a clear understanding of the subject within its broader context. Journal of Architectural Conservation To any individual who is interested in buildings and/or surveying, this publication is a must. Building Engineer Author InformationPeter Swallow, Ross Dallas, Sophie Jackson, David Watt Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |