3 Review(s)

Construction Technology is specifically written keeping in mind the needs of students doing undergraduate or postgraduate courses in civil, construction and mining engineering disciplines. Summary Of The Book Construction Technology is concerned with studying and understanding all the tools and techniques used in the building of various structures. It also constitutes the coverage of various procedures involved in the different stages of construction, managing a construction project and quality control. This book, Construction Technology, covers all the topics required in the syllabus for engineering courses in related disciplines. It is organized into fifteen chapters. Beginning with the fundamental concepts and preparatory work inherent to a construction project, it covers the various stages in the execution of the project. It also discusses quality control measures and safety provisions. The book covers techniques and procedures involved in earth moving, blasting and dredging. It also discusses relevant technologies like welding and concrete, and covers logistics topics like transportation, storage and handling of materials. Construction Technology explains the basic concepts of automation and mechanization methods used in construction projects. It covers vital topics like excavation methods without digging, and using precast RCC members. The book uses a lot of pictures and illustrations that help elucidate the theory. The text covers the latest developments in the field. These include the use of software to control the construction process and to record relevant data. It also looks at the technique of mechanized construction, and examines new methods of conducting surveys. Construction Technology is a great textbook for engineering students to learn the fundamentals of the subject, and to understand how the principles discussed are applied in real construction projects. About The Authors Subhajit Saraswati has a lot of teaching experience in construction engineering. Professor Subhajit Saraswati was formerly the Head of the Construction Engineering Department at Jadavpur University in Kolkata. He has an M.Tech Degree from IIT, Kharagpur. He has contributed to a lot of national and international technical journals. He is currently the Reader at Jadavpur University’s Department of Construction Engineering. Subir K. Sarkar has several years of industry and academic experience. Subir K. Sarkar was a visiting faculty at Jadavpur University. As a senior executive with the Development Consultants Private Limited, a Kolkata based firm, he has worked on many projects in India and abroad. He was with the firm for 40 years.