Handbook of Engineering Geology for Professionals and Aspirants preparing for competitive examinations

Descriptions

This edition has been extensively revised and technically upgraded with additional chapters, recent geological and geotechnical practices, enhanced engineering drawings, advanced rock-mass classification systems, climate change implications on geoengineering projects, and modern disaster risk reduction methodologies relevant to present-day infrastructure developments.

Salient features

• Simple, logical and technically upgraded exam-oriented approach

• Detailed analyses of large-scale infrastructure projects in India

• Enriched with detailed illustrations, latest geological and geotechnical methodologies

• Detailed practical examples and practice questions

Specifications

ISBN	9788169642101
Published Year	2027
Binding	Paperback
Subject	Engineering Geology
Pages	206
Weight	0.3 (In Kg)
Readership	Students, teachers, practicing geologists, geotechnical engineers, and candidates preparing for competitive examinations CSIR–NET, GATE, UPSC: Geologist examination and civil services examination

About the Author

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Vinay Kumar Pandey

Vinay Kumar Pandey DSc, PhD is founder, Geosp Engineers and Consultant LLP, Mumbai, India, currently working on the application of engineering geology in disaster mitigation measures caused by climate change. He obtained DSc (earth science), PhD (geology), MSc (disaster mitigation), and MSc (geology). He has over 25 years of experience in engineering geology, environmental geology, climate change, and infrastructure project planning, development, and construction. Dr Pandey has written four books on engineering geology and climate change, and published more than 40 papers in national and international journals.

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Ajai Mishra

Ajai Mishra MPhil, PhD is former Head, Department of Geology, University of Lucknow, India. He obtained MPhil from Delhi University and PhD from IIT Delhi. Dr Mishra has more than 30 years of teaching experience in geomorphology, remote sensing, and GIS and economic geology. His specialization is in the field of geomorphology, glaciology, remote sensing, and environmental geology. He has published more than 40 research papers in national and international journals and written two books on climate change. Twenty PhD theses were awarded under his supervision. Presently, he is working on the problem of water resources and the urbanization of the Ganga plain.

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