Research Article
Nov 2019
Immortal and Ethereal Beauty in Stone: The Taj Mahal
Abstract
The Taj Mahal, probably one of the most beautiful structures in the world, has withstood the vagaries of history and the environment. Lengthy tomes have been written on its beauty and the details of the above-ground structure, but very little information is available regarding the foundations or the geotechnical aspects of the site. This article compiles some available information gleaned from historical records and some recent studies.
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GeoStrata Magazine Archive
Volume 23 • Issue 6 • November 2019
Pages: 42 - 47
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© American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 2019
Published online: Nov 1, 2021
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Madhav R. Madhira, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Retired professor of civil engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur, Visiting Professor, Indian Institute of Technology; Professor Emeritus, J.N. Technical University; Hyderabad, India
Venkata Abhishek Sakleshpur, S.M.ASCE
Graduate Student, Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN USA
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