We are pleased to announce the publication of Surveying Computations: A Necessity for Surveyors and Engineers by Joseph AWANGE (Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) and John WALKER (Perth, Australia), published by Springer (2026).
This comprehensive textbook is designed for undergraduate students with no prior computational background and systematically builds essential surveying skills across three structured parts:
- Part 1 (Basic Concepts): Covers mathematical formulas, coordinate systems, angular computations, intersections, resections, traversing, earthwork areas, circular curves, and cadastral subdivisions.
- Part 2 (Intermediate Concepts): Addresses error propagation, superelevation, transition/composite/vertical curves, geological strike/dip analysis, coordinate transformations, and Transverse Mercator projection workflows.
- Part 3 (Advanced Topics): Explores least squares adjustment, modern EDM positioning, survey line alignment, and inter-zone Mercator transformations.
Key features:
- 22 chapters with over 500 diagrams, 120+ equations, and 80 reference tables
- Worked examples and chapter exercises with solutions
- Focus on practical mastery and computational precision
- Accessible formats: hardcover, softcover, and eBook (PDF/EPUB with full accessibility features)
The book serves both as a classroom textbook for introductory through intermediate courses and as a lifelong professional reference.
