In the construction of foundations for buildings, timbering is used to prevent the collapse of side soil into the trenches.
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Civil Engineering Ascent
Civil engineering is as old as mankind and still ever expanding with aim to serve humankind better than yesterday. Civil engineering is divided into many subjects of study viz structural analysis and design, Geotechnical engineering, Transportation engineering, Water resource engineering, Town and country planning and Environmental engineering. Civil engineering is amongst the core branch of engineering and is indispensable to humanity in never ending service of mankind.
IS 1489 (Part 1) 2015 PDF Download
IS 1489 (Part 1) 2015 is an Indian Standard for Fly Ash Based Portland Pozzolana Cement. Download IS 1489 (Part
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Self Compacting Concrete – Properties and Application
Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a new generation concrete that is highly workable and doesn’t need compaction effort after casting.
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Foundation on Black Cotton Soil – Problems and Solutions
Black Cotton Soil exhibits considerable swelling and shrinkage with moisture content variation. This soil expands while soaked in water and
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Factors Affecting Water Demand
Ascertaining water demand is crucial in planning water resources management. There are a number of factors affecting water demand. Water
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Different Types of Windows – Building Construction
Different types of windows come in different shapes, sizes, and styles, each serving a unique purpose while also contributing to
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IRC 37-2018 PDF Download [Free]
IRC 37-2018 is designed by Indian Road Congress and titled “Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements”. You can download
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IRC 58-2015 PDF Download
IRC 58-2015 is guidelines for the design of plain jointed rigid pavements for highways. This code is created by Indian
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Factors Affecting Durability of Concrete: Engineering Perspective
Concrete is one of the most versatile and widely used construction materials in the world. Durability of concrete is a
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Evapotranspiration – A Part of Water Cycle
Water is one of Earth’s most precious resources, essential for all forms of life. It circulates through various phases in
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IRC SP 44 [PDF Download – Highway Safety Code]
IRC SP 44 is a highway safety code stipulated by the Indian Road Congress. You can download IRC SP 44
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One Way Slab V/S Two Way Slab – Structure Analysis
The comparison of the One Way Slab v/s Two Way Slab is based on the ratio of longer span length
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IRC SP 49 – 2014 [PDF Download]
IRC stipulated guidelines for the use of dry lean concrete as sub base for rigid pavement. You can download IRC
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IRC 44 – 2017 PDF Download
IRC 44 – 2017 is code for cement concrete mix design for pavements. You can download IRC 44 – 2017
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Methods of Population Forecasting – A Primer
Population forecasting plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics of societies, urban planning, resource allocation, and policy formulation. As
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