Building Construction

This book bas been written for the architect, builder, building surveyor and civil, structural and muncipal engineer and is intended not only for the professional examinations but also for the degree and diploma examination of the various Indian institution and universities, technical and scientific knowledge of building construction takes new strides from year to year so much so that it is almost impossible for the modern engineer to keep abreast of the new development in the field. This book will be of real assistance in this context as it incorporates the results of modern construction in a selective manner, pointing out its pitfalls and bottle necks and shows ways of avoiding such failures. The book has been divided into twenty three chapters. The chapters included in the book strike a high water mark for their significance and importance. A sincere attempt has been made to cover an extensive field and disburse the benefits as wide as possible.