9780282440350 - A Course of Mathematics, Vol. 2 of 3: Composed for the Use of the Royal Military Academy, by the Order of His Lordship the Master General of the Ordnance (Classic R... (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the practical art of measuring and calculating heights, distances, and areas. It offers a comprehensive guide to surveying techniques and calculations, a field that was undergoing significant development in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author provides detailed explanations of various instruments used in surveying, including the chain, plain table, theodolite, and compass. The text clearly lays out methods for measuring lines, taking angles, and calculating the area of different shapes, from simple triangles to complex polygons and circular rings. It then applies these concepts to real-world scenarios, offering practical examples on calculating the height of a steeple, the distance to a cloud, or the area of an irregularly shaped field. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the historical development of surveying and the methods used to measure the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 382 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.