Engineering classification of soils
Engineering classification of soils The purpose of soil classification is to arrange various soils into groups according to their engineering […]
soil
ENV
What is Smog?
What is Smog Smog is a synchronous of two words, smoke and fog. Smog can be of two types—Photochemical or Coal-induced.
water
What is Infiltration – Infiltration Rate and Capacity
WHAT IS INFILTRATION When water falls on a given formation, a small part of it is, first of all, absorbed by
Hydraulic Structure
Chute Spillway Definition/About Chute Spillway
What is Chute Spillway The chute spillway is also known as the “through spillway”. A chute spillway consists of an
Hydraulic Structure
Definition Of Cross Drainage Work
Definition Of Cross Drainage Work The canal may have to cross the natural drainage like rivers, streams, etc. at different
Hydraulic Structure
Divide Wall And Their Function
What is Divide Wall? The divide wall is masonry or a concrete wall constructed at a right angle to the
Hydraulic Structure
Definition Of Barrage And Their Advantages and Disadvantages
Definition Of Barrage A barrage is an artificial barrier across the river to prevent flooding, aid irrigation, navigation, or generate
Hydraulic Structure
Definition Of Weir And Their Advantages and Disadvantages
Definition Of Weir A weir is a raised concrete crest wall constructed across the river to raise the water level
Highway engineering
Disadvantages of Ribbon Development
Ribbon Development The constructional development, occurring on the side of a road in the form of shops, hotels, or other
Highway engineering
Average Daily Traffic & Annual Average Daily Traffic
Average Daily Traffic(ADT) It is the average 24-hour volume at a given location for some period of time less than