Building Technology involves selecting suitable materials and carrying out building construction neatly. This book comprehensibly covers all aspects of the subject and is written as per the requirements of civil engineering diploma students of West Bengal. The text is presented in simple, precise and reader-friendly language. It is amply supported by figures and tables. KEY FEATURES • Detailed coverage of Kerala University syllabus • Simple and precise explanations • Text sufficiently illustrated by figures and tables • Relevant IS Codes listed • Exhaustive questions given

Building Materials covers in detail the properties and uses of various building materials, including stones, bricks, tiles, timber, cement, sand, lime, mortar, concrete, glass, plastics and so on. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, bitumen, asphalt, tar, plastics, paints and varnishes are included, as are non-traditional materials like fibre reinforced plastics and smart materials. For each material, its manufacture, properties, uses, advantages and disadvantages, and so on, are discussed. The text, presented in simple, precise and reader-friendly language, is amply supported by figures and tables. The book will meet the academic requirements of degree as well as diploma students. Relevant IS codes have also been listed for the benefit of practising engineers.

This book has been written with total focus on meeting the objectives of the subject 'Contracts and Accounts' as given by the syllabus of WBSCTE. The text has been written so as to create interest in the minds of students in learning further.

This book provides knowledge of transmission and distribution of electric power, which is very essential for an electrical engineer. The language used is simple and maintains a smooth flow so that the students are able to imbibe the concepts and intricacies easily. Thus, it is truly studentfriendly. KEY FEATURES • Written strictly in accordance with the syllabus of West Bengal State Council of Technical Education • Covers all the topics related to power systems • Explains concepts through technically accurate diagrams for full clarity • Contains large number of solved examples • Shows comparison between similar topics to prevent confusion

Building Construction covers the entire process of building construction in detail, from the stage of planning and foundation building to the finishing stages like plastering, painting, electricity supply and woodwork. Each of the basic components of a building are covered separately, including doors, windows, floors, roof, walls, partitions, as are the basic finishing works like plumbing, damp-proofing, ventilation, air conditioning and so on. Essential features of construction like accoustics, fire-resistance and earthquake-resistant design are also covered. In keeping with contemporary needs, the book also inlcudes a chapter on the environmental impact of a building and how to make it green. The text, presented in simple, precise and reader-friendly language, is amply supported by figures and tables. Together with its companion volume, Building Materials, the book will meet the academic requirements of degree, as well as diploma courses in civil engineering and architecture.

For students of civil engineering, the basic course on strength of materials is not enough to start their engineering career. They need an advanced course like Mechanics of Structure to understand strength and stability of several components of civil engineering structures. Hence, Mechanics of Structure is taught to all polytechnic students of civil engineering. This book follows the West Bengal Polytechnic syllabus for civil engineering branch. It is written in SI units. Notations used are as per Indian standard codes. Apart from West Bengal Polytechnic students of civil engineering branch, it is hoped that the students of other states with similar syllabus may also find this book useful. KEY FEATURES • 100 per cent coverage of new syllabus • Emphasis on practice of numericals for guaranteed success in exams • Lucidity and simplicity maintained throughout • Nationally acclaimed author of over 40 books