RAILWAY,BRIDGE AND TUNNEL ENGINEERING--------charotar
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This book aims at presenting the topics of Railway, Bridge and Tunnel Engi-
neering written in a simple manner. The subject-matter is characterized by
comprehension as well as methodical and easy-to-follow style.
The Section I:
Railway Engineering
is well divided in to Thirteen chapters in-
cluding Introduction; Railway track gauges; Surveys and alignment of railway
lines; Railway traction; Rails; Sleepers; Ballast; Track fittings; Geometric de
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sign of a track; Resistance to traction; Points and crossings; Railway stations
and yards; Signalling and interlocking; etc.
The Section II:
Bridge Engineering
is well divided in to Nine chapters in-
cluding
Introduction; Bridge foundations; Sub-structures; Classification of bridges;
Bridge flooring; Bridge bearings; Design of bridges; Construction and erection
methods of bridge super-structure; Maintenance of the bridges; etc.
The Section III:
Tunnel Engineering
is well divided in to Nine chapters in-
cluding
General aspects of tunnelling; Alignment of a tunnel; Shafts and portals;
Tunnelling in hard rock; Tunnelling in soft ground; Tunnel lining; Lighting, ventila
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tion and dust control in tunnels; Drainage of tunnels; Safety in tunnel construction;
etc.
The Appendix I gives Abbreviated Terms and Appendix II gives five solved
examination papers of GTU
.
Salient features of this book are:
346
Self-explanatory and neatly drawn sketches;
32
Illustrative problems;
40
Important useful tables;
590
Typical questions at the end of the chapters.
The text-matter has been arranged systematically according to the curriculum developed by the
Gujarat Technological University (G.T.U.) for the Sixth Semester students of Civil Engineering
(Subject code: 160603) and also it should prove to be extremely useful to the Civil Engineering
students preparing for the Degree Examinations of all the Indian Universities, Diploma Exami-
nations conducted by various Boards of Technical Education, Certificate Courses as well as for
the A.M.I.E., U.P.S.C., G.A.T.E., I.E.S. and other similar competitive and professional examina
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tions. It should also prove great of interest and practical use to the practising professionals.
