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.

December 22, 2023 Downloads

IS Code 8043-1991 Specification for Hydrophobic Cement

The Beaurau of Indian Standards has stipulated IS Code 8043-1991 for the specifications of Hydrophobic Cement. Link to Download IS

November 23, 2023 Geotechnical Engineering

What is Timbering? – Importance and Methods of Timbering

In the construction of foundations for buildings, timbering is used to prevent the collapse of side soil into the trenches.

November 22, 2023 Downloads

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

November 12, 2023 Concrete Technology

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.

November 11, 2023 Geotechnical Engineering

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

November 11, 2023 Uncategorized

Factors Affecting Water Demand

Ascertaining water demand is crucial in planning water resources management. There are a number of factors affecting water demand. Water

November 4, 2023 Building Construction

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

IRC 37-2018 is guidelines for flexible pavements design by Indian Road Congress.

November 3, 2023 Downloads

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

November 3, 2023 Downloads

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

It is desired that concrete should have durability as long as this sculptures of khajuraho.

October 16, 2023 Concrete Technology

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

Evapotranspiration is combination of evaporation and transpiration of plants. Evapotranspiration is a part of water cycle.

October 4, 2023 Hydrology

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

September 28, 2023 Uncategorized

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

one way and two way slabs in structural analysis

September 12, 2023 Uncategorized

Key Differences between One Way Slab and Two Way Slab

The comparison of the One Way Slab v/s Two Way Slab is based on the ratio of longer span length

September 10, 2023 Downloads

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

September 10, 2023 Downloads

IRC 44 – 2017 PDF Download

IRC 44 – 2017 is code for cement concrete mix design for pavements. You can download IRC 44 – 2017