Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering Including Airport Pavements by S. K. Sharma

Principles, Practice and Design of Highway Engineering Including Airport Pavements is a comprehensive book for undergraduate students of Civil Engineering. The book comprises chapters on highway planning and administration, highway economics and financing, highway location and project preparation, soil classification, soil stabilized roads, general principles of pavement design and rigid pavement design methods. In addition, the book consists of several diagrams and illustrations to help understand the concepts better. This book is essential for students preparing for competitive examinations like GATE and IES.

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