Engineering surveys for industry

This book is the translated English version of a text on industrial surveys, originally published in Slovak by SPEKTRUM STU Publishing. This updated version is not only a translation of the original, but also a reviewed, extended version, which reflects up-to-date international standards and regulations. The book covers topics in engineering surveying not available in other publications in this complex form, and addresses the design methodology, data processing and implementation of geodetic measurements under specific conditions to make industrial work environments safer and more efficient. The book begins by introducing readers to these conditions, and then discusses design of maps, geodetic networks and information systems of industrial plants, the usage of cartesian and polar coordinate measuring systems, terrestrial laser scanning technology, as well as measurement of cranes, rotary kilns and special objects of nuclear power plants. The book will be of use to teachers, students, practitioners (e.g. surveyors), quality production managers, equipment designers and mechanical engineers.

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Specific Conditions of Geodetic Measurements in Industry -- 1.1 Motivation -- 1.2 Environmental Conditions and Their Impact on Measurements -- 1.3 Safety Regulations of Industry Measurements -- 1.4 Accuracy Requirements of Industry Measurement -- Chapter 2: Quality of Industrial Measurements -- 2.1 Definitions and Terminology -- 2.2 Quality Evaluation of Industrial Measurements -- 2.3 Metrology of Industry Measurement -- 2.4 Geodetic Equipment and Instrument Testing and Evaluation -- References

Chapter 3: Maps and Information Systems of Industrial Plants -- 3.1 Large-Scale Base Maps -- 3.2 Factory Base Map Design and Creation -- 3.3 Factory Base Map Updating -- 3.4 Information Systems of Industrial Plants -- Chapter 4: Geodetic Networks of Industrial Equipment and Plants -- 4.1 Local Geodetic Networks of Industrial Plants -- 4.2 Geodetic Micro-Networks of Industrial Plants -- 4.3 Measurement of Angles in Micro-Networks -- 4.4 Measurement of Distances in Micro-Networks -- 4.5 Design of the Accuracy of Micro-Networks -- References

Chapter 5: Special Methods for Measurement of Industrial Equipm…