Dry Density of Soil By Water Displacement Method
Aim: To determine the dry density of a soil specimen by water displacement method Theory A soil sample of normal
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Architectural features for Earthquakes
Importance of Architectural Features The conduct of a building and structure amid quakes depends fundamentally on its general shape, size
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Double Shear Test on Mild Steel
Objective: To ascertain the shear strength (ultimate shear stress) of the mild steel specimen supplied using double shear method. Equipment
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Truss Analysis
In this article, you can study truss analysis techniques with examples. Analysis of truss by the techniques of joints and
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Viscosity Test for Cutback Bitumen
Objective: Determination of viscosity of bitumen using tar viscometer Apparatus Tar viscometer Cup Valve Receiver Thermometer etc. Theory In simple
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Structural Integrity/ Soundness Assessment
Radiography This strategy empowers to take a photo indicating points of interest of within a concrete part. It is utilized
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Specific Gravity of Bitumen
Objective: Assessment of specific gravity of a specified sample of bitumen Apparatus Pycnometer and balance Theory Specific gravity of bituminous
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Fire damage assessment of Buildings
There are two methods for fire damage assessment of buildings which are explained below: Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) – Lab
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Permeability of Soil by Constant Head Permeameter
Objective: Assessment of Permeability of Soil by Constant Head Permeameter. Theory: The coefficient of permeability is equivalent to the
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Softening point of Bituminous Material
Objective: Assessment of softening point of bitumen/tar. Apparatus 1. The ball and ring apparatus comprising of (a) Steel balls-two numbers
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How Buildings Twist During Earthquakes?
Why does a building twist? When you were a young child, you ought to have sat on a rope swing
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