Böcker av S. S. Bhavikatti

Preliminary chapters offer a transition from structural analysis - classical methods. The structure approach to the matrix method is then explained. Finally, the tiffness matrix method - element approach is explained and illustrated.

Covers all the major topics in civil engineering. Each topic is presented briefly followed by an exhaustive set of objective questions. Coverage ranges from the basic to the advanced. The text includes 3000+ objective type questions; brief descriptions of important theorems; derivations of important functions, relationships and equations; and diagrams and tables to illustrate important concepts.

Deals with good ventilation, thermal comfort, and acoustic requirements when planning a building. As well as satisfying minimum standards and the regulations of local authorities, economics and future expansions are considered. The book also discusses building drawings created through computer aided design.

Covers all the basic methods of surveying and levelling, the applications of surveying and levelling, and the calculation of areas and volumes of earth work involved in field work. Minor instruments used in the field are also explained. A number of solved problems are included to aid understanding.

Until recently the working stress method was used for the design of steel structures. This has now been replaced by the more rational limit state method. The Indian national code IS:800 for the design of steel structures was revised in 2007 to incorporate the limit state method. This book is aimed at training the students in using IS: 800-2007.