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please recommend me books for preparation of GATE for civil engineering


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Vanshika 17th Jun, 2020
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mjaisinghani62 27th Jul, 2020

Hello aspirant

Best books for GATE Civil Engineering ( CE) 2020 are given below

Strength of Material  by R. K. Bansal

Strength of Material by U.c. Jindal

Strength of material by B. C. Purnima

Structural Analysis - Theory if structures by Ramamurtham and R Narayan

R. C. C. design - Reinforced Concrete Design

Design and steel structure by S. K. Duggal

Environmental Engineering by S. K. Garg

Soil mechanics By Gopal Ranjan and A.S. Rao

Hydraulics and fluid mechanics - yunus Cengel

Highway Engineering - S . K. Khanna and C. E. G. Justo

Surveying - B. C. Punia, Ashok Jain

Engineering Hydrology - k. Subramanya

Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic structures

Construction matetial and management - S. C. Rangwala, M.L. Gambhir, B. C. Punia




kaneez fathima 27th Jul, 2020

Dear aspirant,

Students preparing for GATE civil engineering paper must study from books and materials which are regarded as the best.

GATE civil engineering paper witness highest number of applicants after computer science and mechanical .Students who qualify for GATE  are provided with stipend for higher education and also those who wish to join job can apply for PSU through GATE.

Best Books for GATE Civil Engineering

S.No.

Sections

Important Topics

Books

1

Engineering Mathematics

  • Linear Algebra

  • Calculus

  • Complex Analysis

  • Differential Equations

  • Probability and Statistics

  • Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications by Kenneth Rosen

  • Higher Engineering mathematics by B.S. Grewal

  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig

2

Structural Engineering

  • Statically Determinate and Indeterminate Structures by Force/Energy Methods

  • Method of Superposition

  • Analysis of Trusses

  • Structural Analysis with all its Methods

  • Theory of Structure by CK Wang, S. Rammamrutham, L.S. Negi & Jangit

  • Theory of Elasticity by Timoshenko & Gere

  • Theory of Structure by Wilbur & Norris

  • Strength of Materials/Mechanics of Structure by Gere & Timoshenko,

  • E. Popove, L. Singer,

  • B.C. Punamia, Rammamrutham

3

Geotechnical Engineering

  • Basic Properties and Classification of Soils

  • Consolidation

  • Permeability

  • Seepage

  • Shear Strength of Soil

  • Stability Analysis of Slopes

  • Bearing Capacity

  • Foundation Engineering

  • Concrete Technology

  • Soil Mechanics by Gopal Ranjan & Rao,Venkat Ramaiha,S. K. Garg,

  • B.C. Punamia, V N S Murthy

4

Water Resources Engineering

  • Fluid Statics

  • Kinematics

  • Dynamics

  • Laminar – Turbulent Flow

  • Flow Through Pipes

  • Open Channel Flow Hydraulics

  • BL Theory

  • Dimension Analysis

  • Hydraulic Pumps

  • Hydrologic Cycle

  • Ground Water Hydrology

  • Water Resources by S K Garg

  • Water and Waste Water by SK Garg 1 and 2

  • Fluid Mechanics- RK Bansal and Fox and Richard

5

Transportation Engineering

  • Highway Engineering

  • Transportation Infrastructure

  • Geometric Design of Railway Track

  • Highway Pavements

  • Traffic Engineering

  • Transportation by Justo Khanna

6

Environmental engineering

  • Quality Standards

  • Domestic Wastewater Treatment

  • Water and Waste Water Disposal

  • Air Pollution

  • Meteorology

  • Noise Pollution

  • Municipal Solid Waste

  • Quality and Characteristics of Sewage

  • Treatment of Sewage

  • Environmental Engineering by S. K. Garg Part I & Part II

  • Waste Water Engineering by B. C. Punmia Part I & Part II

7

Geomatics Engineering

  • Basics of Geographical Information System (GIS)

  • Geographical Positioning System (GPS)

  • Linear Measurements

  • Compass Survey

  • Leveling

  • Surveying (vol. 1,2,3) by B.C.Punmia, Ashok Jain, Arun Jain

For more information like previous year papers,cutoff,tips,etc. visit: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/what-are-best-books-for-gate-civil-engineering

Good luck!



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