The book provides the information much more than a dictionary almost encyclopaedic descriptions with most relevant illustrations, diagrams and tables. A large number of newly introduced terms have been included to bring the content up-to-date. The compilation also includes terms used in the allied fields of engineering. The author has attempted to cover the subject of civil engineering and allied branches as widely as possible. More than 5,000 terms have been included, supported by well drawn illustrations, to make comprehension simple and easy. This is an invaluable addition to the essentials of the branch of civil engineering on one hand and the general technical knowledge on the other. The book provides an invaluable information to the engineering students as well as the engineers in practice.