River Bank Erosion Rivers are dynamic structures. They change their flow patterns continuously and naturally. These changes affect river bank soil stabilization because river bank absorbs the energy. River bank erosion is a part of this changing nature. When banks of a river wear away by watercourse, it is called river bank erosion. Mostly river … Read more
How to Prepare Civil Engineering Project Report All the students who are on the way to become Engineers have to prepare a project report at least once before they graduate. Writing a report is considered to a strenuous task for those who don’t know what to include in it. This happens to all the students … Read more
How is Working Stress Method (ASD) different from Limit state method (LRFD or LFD)? Assumptions, Advantages and Comparisons Limit state method (LRFD or LFD) “A limit state is a condition beyond which a structural system or a structural component ceases to fulfill the function for which it is designed” Various limit states are Strength limit … Read more
Interface between Structural & Geotechnical consultants by Bhavin Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUC5m4ymudY Brief details of the video : Evening Lecture Series of IAStructE, Gujarat (www.iaseguj.org), dated : 29-Nov-14 As India is likely to experience huge infrastructure growth in near future, more and more structures would be required to build which would have higher complexities and to be … Read more
Various Types of In-situ Concrete Floor Systems There are many concrete floor systems from which the designer can select an economical and technically satisfactory solution. Introduction Traditionally, concrete floor systems are reinforced using bars, fabric or using high-strength strand which is stressed. The action of prestressing with a straight or a draped cable in concrete … Read more
Types of Nuclear Waste and Disposal Techniques Since the development and utilization of nuclear energy during World War II, countries have struggled with the issue of disposing of high-level nuclear waste . Nuclear waste is one of the biggest downsides to nuclear power, and can remain dangerous for hundreds of thousands of years. Geological disposal … Read more
Validity Of BOD Test for Waste-water Released to Marine Ecosystems Submitted by T. Sunder Rami Rreedy Introduction Cities have resulted in faster growth rate, 17 coastal megacities covering about 25% of the world’s population. The availability of oxygen in the ocean is limited due to high chlorides. The biochemical degradation rates are slower in salinity … Read more
Application of Zycosil soil on pavements Submitted by Ashraf K Zycosil is new generation of nanotechnology, which has been developed for waterproofing and has UV resistance, thermal resistance, and an ability to withstand the wind erosion due to its nano-size and penetrative power. Water intrusion in building materials has been a problem for the last … Read more
Introduction Sub Surface Irrigation In sub surface Irrigation , effluent is delivered directly to the infiltrative surface of the soil using specially manufactured polyethylene tubing with built-in turbulent flow emitters. Subsurface irrigation is a highly-efficient watering technique. It reduces outdoor water use by 30 to 40 percent. Design of Sub-surface Irrigation It consist a masonry chamber (Distribution box) where … Read more