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Publisher: PHI Learning
Intended for: Undergraduate civil engineering students, practicing engineers, and competitive exam aspirants (GATE, IES, state engineering exams).
This book bridges geology and civil engineering — focusing on how geological factors affect site selection, foundation design, tunneling, dams, slopes, and construction materials.