geotechnical engineering in ancient india
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Science and Technology in ancient IndiaTRANSCRIPT
Geotechnical Engineering in Ancient India
Edited & Compiled ByDr.A.S.Nene
The contents of this book are based on
the vast collection of rare literature on
Shilpasamhita , compiled by Late Shri
G.G.Joshi.
The word Shilpa is derived from words
“sheel samdhow” which means pleasing to
mind. Sage Bhrugu has defined Shilpa as
below
Shilpa
Shilpa or Engineering sciences includes
many articles (things), i.e. machines,
metals, innovations
Definition of Shilpa
Late Shri G.G.Joshi
Shri Joshi, a civil 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
Late K.V.Vaze
Shri Joshi started to 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
He encouraged researchers and 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.
The author was inspired by the devotion of
Shri Joshi and decided to follow but had to
restrict the work related to Geotechnical
Engineering alone
With his blessing author published his first
paper on this subject at 1St International
Conference on
Environmental Geotechnology
at Allentown (New York) in 1984.
This paper could attract attention of many
foreign and Indian Geotechnical Engineers
who visited Joshi for more information
It was Joshiji’s sincere 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.
If this E Book could induce few more
geotechnical engineers, the purpose of
this book will be more than fulfilled.
Vijayadashmi,
22nd October 2004A.S.Nene
5Conclusions & References9
4Earth Structures8
7Ground Improvement7
11Environmental Geotechnology6
6Foundation Engineering5
27Soil Mechanics4
10Rock Mechanics3
2Geology2
14Prologue1
PagesTopicChapter
Contents
Ancient Indian Geotechnical Engineering
5Conclusions & References9
4Earth Structures8
7Ground Improvement7
11Environmental Geotechnology6
6Foundation Engineering5
27Soil Mechanics4
10Rock Mechanics3
2Geology2
14Prologue1
PagesTopicChapter
Contents
Ancient Indian Geotechnical Engineering
Chronology of References
