Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Unit 1, 2 and 3 of this book concisely covers the syllabus for the Civil Engineering part of the Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering course. It will be useful not only to the first year engineering students, but also to diploma and AMIE students. It will also serve as a good reference material for those preparing for competitive examinations. This book is presented in a simple and comprehensive manner. Solved problems and illustrative diagrams have been included to explain the various concepts. Exercises are appended at the end of each chapter to provide adequate practice to the students and to help them comprehend the subject. It covers all the latest topics included in the syllabi to help students in learning and teachers in classroom teaching.Unit 1, 4 and 5 of this book covers the syllabus for the Mechanical Engineering part of the Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering course, which caters to the first year engineering students. Throughout the text, an attempt has been made to present the subject matter in a simple, lucid and precise manner. More than two illustrations, supported by simple theoretical presentations, help in easy understanding of the concepts. Great care has been taken to make the text student- and teacher-friendly. Varieties of questions are appended at the end of each chapter to provide adequate practice to the students and to help them comprehend the subject. All the topics have been included as per the latest syllabus.