To assess the shear strength of a sandy soil sample by direct shear test: Theory Shear strength of a soil is its maximum resistance to shearing stresses. The shear strength is given as: Where, c’ = effective cohesion, = effective stress, = effective angle of shearing resistance. The shear tests could be undertaken under three […]
Read More →Self-priming pumps are characteristically designed and manufactured in such configuration that it permits the pump to re-prime itself normally under lift situations. These pumps are quite operative to the end user in that they will eradicate the necessity for foot valves, vacuum and additionally ejector pumps which could easily become clogged or be unworkable to […]
Read More →Kaplan Turbine refers to the Axial Flow Reaction Turbine. For Axial Flow Turbines, the water passes through the runner alongside the course similar to the axis of rotation of the runner. Reaction Turbine refers to the water at the inlet of the Turbine retains Kinetic Energy and additionally Pressure Energy as well. In case of […]
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There are two methods for fire damage assessment of buildings which are explained below: Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) – Lab Test – Determination of qualitative and quantitative composition of specimen of concrete X-ray Diffraction (XRD) – Lab Test – To assess the extent of deterioration in concrete exposed to fire Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) DTA […]
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Universal testing machine (UTM) is known as so due to the great resourcefulness of its application. The following tests can be executed with it:- Tension Test. Compression Test. Bending Test. Hardness Test Description The Universal Testing Machine comprises of two chief parts which are the loading unit and the control panel. Loading Unit The loading […]
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These are the terms utilized for various parts or components of a staircase: Step: Steps are constructed out of riser and tread. Tread: It refers to the part of the stairway on which we step. It is built to the same dimensions and specifications (thickness) like in case of the other flooring. The tread “depth” […]
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Civil engineering is a discipline of professional engineering which mainly relates and deals with the configuration and design, building of those structures, and upkeep the sustainability of the physical as well as the naturally formed structures comprising the likes of roads, bridges, buildings, canals and dams. Civil engineering is conventionally categorized into a variety of sub-disciplines. It […]
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Here is the list of some common interview questions asked by civil engineering companies. These should help civil engineers to prepare for their interview: Structural Analysis These are the common structural analysis related questions asked in civil engineering interview: What do you meant by buckling or crippling load? What is meant by slenderness ratio? State […]
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