Author Description

About the author: dr. B. C. Punmia is an eminent author of 18 books, most of which are followed as textbooks. Having graduated in1959 with 'honours', he obtained his master's degree in 1969 with 'honours' and ph. D in 1976. Having started his career as assistant professor in 1959, he was elevated to the posts of reader in 1965 and professor in 1978. He also held the posts of head of civil engg. And dean of the faculty of engineering at m. B. M. Engineering college, jodhpur. During his teaching career of about 36 years, he guided a large number of research students. Dr. Punmia has authored more than hundred papers, monographs and technical reports published in various indian and foreign journals. He had been consultant to various government, semi-government and private organizations. Ashok kr. Jain is an eminent design and field engineer. He is also a prolific writer in the domain of civil engineering. Arun kr. Jain, gold medalist at both b. E. And m. E. Levels is presently working as assistant professor of civil engineering at m. B. M. Engineering college, jodhpur. Apart from teaching, he has guided more than a dozen students at the m. E. Level. Table of contents: part i water tanks chapter 1.????beams curved in plan chapter 2.????domes chapter 3.????circular and intze tanks chapter 4.????rectangular tanks chapter 5.????underground tanks part ii pipes, silos & chimneys chapter 6.????reinforced concrete pipes chapter 7.????bunkers and silos chapter 8.????chimneys part iii concrete frames chapter 9.????portal frames chapter 10.??building frames part iv concrete bridges chapter 11.??aquedu