PREFACE

Unit 1, 2 and 3 of this book concisely covers the syllabus for the Civil Engineering part of the Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering course. It will be useful not only to the first year engineering students, but also to diploma and AMIE students. It will also serve as a good reference material for those preparing for competitive examinations.

This book is presented in a simple and comprehensive manner. Solved problems and illustrative diagrams have been included to explain the various concepts. Exercises are appended at the end of each chapter to provide adequate practice to the students and to help them comprehend the subject. It covers all the latest topics included in the syllabi to help students in learning and teachers in classroom teaching.

I am thankful to the Management of Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, and RMK Group of Engineering Colleges, Kavaraipettai, Chennai, for their encouragement in completing this project. I express my gratitude to the faculty of Civil Engineering Department for the help extended to me at various stages of the project, when I was serving at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College.

I convey my thanks and appreciation to McGraw Hill Education (India) in bringing out this high-quality edition in a short span of time.