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 regulat...

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Main Author: Kopáčik, Alojz.
Other Authors: Erdélyi, Ján., Kyrinovič, Peter., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2020.
Cham, Switzerland : 2020.
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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 Equipment
  • 5.1 Categorization of Methods
  • 5.2 Methods of Direct Measurement
  • 5.3 Methods of Non-direct Measurement
  • 5.4 Measurement Systems for Precise Tilt Measurement
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Terrestrial Laser Scanning Systems
  • 6.1 Functional Principle of TLS
  • 6.1.1 Distance Measurement
  • 6.1.2 Projection Mechanisms for Laser Beam Deflection
  • 6.1.3 Categorization of Laser Scanners
  • 6.2 Measurement Using Terrestrial Laser Scanners
  • 6.2.1 Preparation for Scanning
  • 6.2.2 Scanning.
  • 6.3 Processing of Data Obtained by TLS
  • 6.3.1 Point Clouds Adjustment
  • 6.3.2 Creation of 3D Models
  • 6.4 Accuracy and Calibration of Terrestrial Laser Scanners
  • 6.4.1 Source of Errors and their Mathematical Models
  • 6.4.2 Calibration of Terrestrial Laser Scanners
  • 6.4.3 Laboratory Tests of Laser Scanners
  • 6.4.4 Field Tests of Terrestrial Laser Scanners
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Coordinate Measuring Systems and Machines
  • 7.1 Principle of Coordinate Measuring Machines
  • 7.2 Categorization of CMMs
  • 7.3 Polar CMMs
  • 7.4 Orthogonal CMMs
  • 7.5 Probing Systems of CMMs.
  • 7.6 Accuracy and Testing of CMMs
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Setting-Out and Measurement of Cranes and Crane Runways
  • 8.1 Basic Terms and Definitions
  • 8.2 Classification of Cranes
  • 8.3 Crane and Crane Runway Parameters
  • 8.4 Methods of Setting-Out and Measurement of Cranes and Crane Runways
  • 8.5 Data Processing and Analysis
  • 8.6 Automated Measurement of Rails
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Setting-Out and Control of Rotary Kilns
  • 9.1 Conditions of the Correct Rotary Kiln Operation
  • 9.2 Geodetic Works Related to Rotary Kiln Assembly.