Factors Affecting the Adoption of a Particular Gauge
Factor Affecting Adoption of a Particular Gauge The following factors govern the choice of a different(particular) gauges: 1. Cost of […]
Railway Engineering
October 2018
Railway Engineering
What is Creep of Rails? Causes of Creep of Rails
Creep of Rails Creep of rails is defined as the longitudinal movement of rails with respect to sleepers in a
Railway Engineering
Prevention of Creep of Rails
Prevention of Creep of Rails Following are the common methods adopted to prevent creep 1. When creep is distinctly visible,
Railway Engineering
Effects of Creep of Rails – Railway Engineering
Effects of Creep of Rails The common effects of the creep of rails are as follows: 1. Sleepers move out
Railway Engineering
Purpose of Welding of Rails
Purpose of Welding of Rails Welding of rails is done for the following purpose: 1. Welding is done to increase
Railway Engineering
8 Advantages of Welding of Rails
Advantages of Welding of Rails Following are the 8 advantages of welding of rails are described below: 1. It satisfies the
WasteWater
Pit Privy
Pit Privy In this type of privy, a pit of suitable size is excavated. The width of pit privies is
Foundation Engineering
Different Types of Foundation Settlement
Types Of Foundation Settlement The settlement of the foundation can be defined as the vertical downward movement of the foundation base
Foundation Engineering, soil
8 Causes of Settlement of Foundation
Settlement of Foundation The settlement of the foundation can be defined as the reduction in the thickness of soil mass
WasteWater
Sludge Volume Index (S.V.I) – Formula
Sludge Volume Index (SVI) – Formula The term sludge volume index or sludge index is defined as the volume occupied