Geotechnical engineering in ancient india

Geotechnical engineering in ancient india

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  Geotechnical Engineering in Ancient India Edited & Compiled By Dr.A.S.Nene
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  The contents ofthis book are based on the vast collection of rare literature on Shilpasamhita , compiled by Late Shri G.G.Joshi.
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  Shilpa The word Shilpais derived from words “sheel samdhow” which means pleasing to mind. Sage Bhrugu has defined Shilpa as below
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  Definition of Shilpa Shilpaor Engineering sciences includes many articles (things), i.e. machines, metals, innovations
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  Late Shri G.G.Joshi
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  Shri Joshi, acivil engineer in P.W.D, came to know about the works of Late K.V.Vaze who had deciphered and translated many ancient Sanskrit texts on Shilpa-samhita
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  Late K.V.Vaze
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  Shri Joshi startedto follow Vaze, and collected his literature all over India in libraries from Tanjore to Kashmir. He copied on tracing papers, the texts which he could not procure for his collection
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  He encouraged researchersand made his library accessible to all. His collection comprised about 5000 ancient books and articles related to Shilpa Shastra. In collaboration with Institute of Engineers (India) he held exhibitions of his collection at many places. Joshi continued this work till his death in 1992.
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  The author wasinspired by the devotion of Shri Joshi and decided to follow but had to restrict the work related to Geotechnical Engineering alone
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  With his blessingauthor published his first paper on this subject at 1St International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology at Allentown (New York) in 1984.
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  This paper couldattract attention of many foreign and Indian Geotechnical Engineers who visited Joshi for more information
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  It was Joshiji’ssincere desire that all authors of textbooks on engineering must acknowledge the work done by Indians in ancient period so our students will have pride about our ancient wisdom.
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  If this EBook could induce few more geotechnical engineers, the purpose of this book will be more than fulfilled. Vijayadashmi, A.S.Nene 22nd October 2004
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  Ancient Indian GeotechnicalEngineering Contents Chapter Topic Pages 1 Prologue 14 2 Geology 2 3 Rock Mechanics 10 4 Soil Mechanics 27 5 Foundation Engineering 6 6 Environmental Geotechnology 11 7 Ground Improvement 7 8 Earth Structures 4 9 Conclusions & References 5
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  Chronology of References
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