Estimating, Costing, Specification and Valuation in Civil Engineering - NO  (English, Paperback, Chakraborti M)

Estimating, Costing, Specification & Valuation In Civil Engineering provides a detailed perspective on the theoretical, as well as the practical aspects of Civil Engineering.

Summary Of  the Book

Estimating, Costing, Specification & Valuation In Civil Engineering provides an all-encompassing view of various aspects of construction management and structural engineering. Apart from the theory, readers will be exposed to various problems that can also be encountered. Readers will gain an overall perspective of the different aspects of estimating, specification, costing, construction, and tendering. The author has included clues, which will show the reader how to first understand the problem and then how to proceed in solving it.

The author addresses some important concepts in Civil Engineering such as construction management, cost specification, and estimation. The book contains twenty six chapters, three appendices, and a detailed index. It begins with an Introduction to the subject, and then proceeds with topics such as Approximate Estimate, Estimate Building, Irrigation Works, Valuation, and Computerized Estimation. The text concludes with a chapter devoted to Review Questions and a Rates Schedule. In the Appendices, the author has provided Conversion Tables, Steel Tables of Metric Standard, and Exercises.

Estimating, Costing, Specification & Valuation In Civil Engineering is valuable to students who want to fare well on their Polytechnic and Degree examinations, especially for students completing a B.Tech degree. Professionals in the field will also find this to be an invaluable reference. Many experts in the field, as well staff in Civil Engineering departments regard this text as the best in the subject.

About M. Chakraborti

M. Chakraborti has also authored Civil Engineering Drawing Including Architectural Aspect, Modern Home Plan & Vastu, and Strength of Materials.