Category: Hydraulic Structure

Choice Of Types Of Dam According To Topography, Height, Stability, Earthquake Areas, Spillway

Choice Of Types Of Dam According To Topography, Height, Stability, Earthquake Areas, Spillway

Choice Of Types Of Dam The choice of types dam according to their topography, particle in earth, shape, spillway, stability, areas, etc. are described below.   A. According To Topography For sloped earth surface - Earthen dam. For a rigid area - Concrete overflow dam. For valley area - Arch dam. B. According To Particle … Continue reading Choice Of Types Of Dam According To Topography, Height, Stability, Earthquake Areas, Spillway

11 Factors Affecting For Selection of Type of Bridge

11 Factors Affecting For Selection of Type of Bridge

Factors Affecting For Selection of Type of Bridge The choice of type of bridge generally depends upon the following factors: The nature and bed conditions of river or stream. The nature and volume of traffic to be carried. Whether navigation is done in the river or not. Hydraulic data collected at the site. The climatic … Continue reading 11 Factors Affecting For Selection of Type of Bridge

5 Major Difference Between Bridge And Culvert

Difference Between Bridge And Culvert                 Bridge                   CulvertLarge bridges are generally made of R.C.C. steel, pre-stressed concrete.The Bridge has a total span up to 6m is called culvert.All bridges are not culverts.All culverts are bridges.It is constructed where a drain or depression of any width crosses the roadway or railway.It is constructed where a small … Continue reading 5 Major Difference Between Bridge And Culvert

Comparison Between Conservancy System and Water Carriage System

Conservancy System 1. This system does not permit compact design of buildings. 2. This system is non-hygienic. 3. A large area is required for treatment and disposal. 4. Labour force required is much more 5. There are chances for the out break of epidemic. 6. Underground sources of water may be polluted. 7. It requires … Continue reading Comparison Between Conservancy System and Water Carriage System