Matching monuments to soil types
By: by Richard Case
Contributors: United States. Bureau of Land Management. Branch of Survey and Mapping Development
Publisher: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Branch of Survey/Mapping Development
Published: 1986
Place of publication: [Denver, Colo.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
Subjects: Building materials; Effect of environment on; Corrosion resistant materials; Materials; Deterioration; Surveying; Environmental aspects
Description: Cadastral Survey is constantly evaluating new and improved materials to ensure that cadastral monuments are as durable as possible. Reports on findings from a study conducted to evaluate survey monument materials in regards to corrosion resistance characteristics. Discusses types of materials presently used by the Bureau of Land Management and presents the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Table of contents: title: pH table; title: Aluminum; title: Regulation galvanized steel; title: Stainless steel; title: Fiberglass; title: Recommended monument types for various soil conditions; title: Examples of fire damage; title: Examples of corrosion damage.