V.K. Raina
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This new publication of the Geological Society of India analyses the fluctuations of about 25 glaciers in the Himalayas that have undergone, especially along the snouts, over a period of time to bring out the impact of climate change. The reconstructionis based on the historical records in the form of realistic visual representation and in most of the cases actual snout monitoring. This method of study has been applied to the field of glacial geomorphology and ...
This state-of-the-art book offers almost all there is to know about 'rehabilitation' of concrete and composite bridges. Drown from the author's experience over a multitude of projects, this absolutely practice-oriented 'Prescriptions' book provides a detailed excursion into the types of distress usually observable, cracks and wounds and their remedies. More than 400 illustrations and photographs have been used to unfold the various facets of ...
A comprehensive book on the subject, emphasizing construction practices, maintenance procedures and rehabilitation of bridges. All factors related to bridge design-aesthetic features, functional requirements, and type of structure, method of construction, materials to be used and the economics-are covered in detail. Necessary information, guidelines and actual practice and check-lists are provided. A large number of colour photographs of modern bridges around the ...
The book adopts a practising professional's approach in discussing details of construction management. Dissection of a project into planning and scheduling vis-a-vis activity-orientation and events-orientation has been brought out with clarity. Considerable emphasis has been given to organisational set-up and manpower planning and administration and accounts, right down to the planning and functioning, liaison with banks, purchase and procurement, ...
Visiting a glacier in the Himalayas is a tough but a fascinating experience with lofty snow clad peaks, milky white glacial streams and lush green meadows. The present book 'Glacier Atlas of India' is a collection of some of the a rarest, breath taking photographs along with lucid write ups and descriptions of the various glacial processes and the glacier geo-morphological features from the entire length and the breadth of the Himalayas and makes the ...