A margin note read: “Borehole BH-23A at chainage 1245 m. False negative. Look for greenish gouge 2 m below bottom of weathered zone. It’s there. I checked in 1998.”
With OCR and bookmarks, a student can search for “rock bolt” or “seismic refraction” and jump instantly to the page—impossible in a raw image scan. This saves hours during exam revision. A margin note read: “Borehole BH-23A at chainage 1245 m
The primary utility of Varghese’s work lies in its application to heavy construction projects: Site Suitability: It’s there
Varghese lists only 20 minerals (Feldspar, Quartz, Mica, Calcite, etc.) that actually affect construction. He includes a "Civil Engineer’s Field Guide" to identifying minerals by streak and hardness—perfect for viva voce exams. The primary utility of Varghese’s work lies in
Absolutely. Chapter 18 ("Geology for Building Construction") includes a checklist for footing inspections. Print the checklist from the repack and keep it in your site diary.