Practical civil engineering /

Jayasree, P. K.,

Practical civil engineering / P.K. Jayasree, K Balan, and V Rani. - xxxix, 636 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to civil engineering -- Units, measurements, and symbols -- Preliminary mathematics -- Engineering mechanics -- Mechanics of structures and their analysis -- Principles of surveying -- Building materials -- Building construction technology and management -- Concrete technology -- Reinforced concrete structures -- Steel structures -- Fluid mechanics -- Engineering hydrology -- Water resources engineering -- Soil mechanics -- Foundation engineering -- Traffic and transportation engineering -- Water supply engineering -- Sanitary engineering -- Environmental engineering -- Quantity surveying and valuation -- Sustainable technology and green building.

"The book provides primary information about civil engineering to both a civil and non-civil engineering audience in such areas as construction management, estate management, and building. Basic civil engineering topics like surveying, building materials, construction technology and management, concrete technology, steel structures, soil mechanics and foundations, water resources, transportation and environment engineering are explained in detail. Codal provisions of US, UK and India are included to cater to a global audience. Insights into techniques like modern surveying equipment and technologies, sustainable construction materials, and modern construction materials are also explained"--

9781138033139

2020056870


Civil engineering.

TA147 / .J39 2021

624 / J334p