Size and Section of Ballast in Railway
The size of the ballast used in railway track varies from 1.9 cm to 5.1 cm. The stone of size larger than 5.1 cm is not preferable due to poor interlocking property.
Railway Engineering
Railway Engineering
Moorum Ballast – And Their Advantages and Disadvantages
Moorum Ballast The moorum is a soft aggregate, it is a form of laterite after decomposition. It has red and
Highway engineering
Floating gradient – Highway engineering
Floating Gradient The gradient on which a motor vehicle moving with a constant speed continues to descend with the same
soil
5 Empirical Formula for Determination of the Coefficient of Permeability of Soil(K)
The coefficient of permeability of soil(K) can also be computed from several empirical formulae, which are given below:
1. Jaky’s Formula.
2. Allen Hazen’s Formula.
3. Terzaghi’s Formula.
4. Kozney’s Formula.
5. Louden’s Formula
soil
Capillarity Permeability Test – To Determine the Coefficient of Permeability(K) of Soil
In this article, we are going to discuss about the capillarity permeability test or the horizontal capillarity test, which is another one method used for determining the coefficient of permeability as well as the value of capillarity height of the soil sample.
Foundation Engineering
Installation Process of Ground Anchors
Installation Process of Ground Anchors The entire procedure which is adopted for the installation of a ground anchor is described
WasteWater
Plastic Sewer – Wastewater Engineering
Plastic Sewer The use of plastics for non-pressure sewer pipes is of comparatively recent origin and is still in the
WasteWater
Brick Sewer – Wastewater Engineering
Brick Sewer In ancient times mostly bricks were used as a sewer material, However, they have now almost been replaced
BMC, Building Construction, Floors
Magnesite Flooring | Building Construction
Magnesite Flooring Magnesite flooring consists of a dry mixture of magnesium oxide, asbestos, wood flour, or other inert material, and
Building Construction, Floors
10 Factors Affecting Selection of Floors
10 Factors Affecting Selection of Floors Before selecting flooring material for a particular building, the following factors should be carefully