Category: Hydraulic Structure
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 Types of Classification of Dams Dams may be classified into different categories base on the following function: A. Base on Construction 1. Rigid dams.2. Non-rigid dams. B. Base On Hydraulic Design 1. Overflow dams.2. Non-overflow dams. C. Base On Use 1. Storage dams.2. Diversion dams.3. Detention dams. D. Other Types of Dams 1. … Continue reading 11 Types of Classification of Dams
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 Component Parts Of A Bridge The component parts of a bridge can be broadly categorized as follows: a) Superstructure b) Substructure a) Superstructure The upper part of a bridge consisting of a structural system in the form of beams, girders, arches, suspension cable & truss etc. is called superstructure. The function of the superstructure … Continue reading 5 Component Parts Of A Bridge
What is Mud Pumping? Joints form the break in the cement concrete pavement. This causes infiltration of water through them. The infiltration of water through the joints damages the soil sub-grade and the soil slurry ejects out through the joints under heavy wheel loads. This phenomenon is known as mud pumping. Read More: Problems Of … Continue reading What is Mud Pumping
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
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