Caisson Foundation and Types of Caisson
A Caisson Foundation is watertight retaining structure used as bridge pier in construction of concrete dam or ships repair. Caisson Foundation is also known as well foundation.
Ceramics : Properties & Classification of Ceramic
The word ceramics is of Greek origin (keromos) meaning potter’s earth or day ceramics. Ceramic is used to deflate wide range of silicates & metallic oxides.
Aggregate | Classification & Test on Aggregate
In the construction aggregate are used as filler material in the production of concrete and mortar. Aggregate occupy around 70-80% volume of the concrete.
Particle Size Distribution of Soil
Particle Size Distribution or the percentage of grains of different sizes in a given soil is an important property of soil.
Timber – Classification, Types, Defects in Timber
Timber or lumber is wood used for building and other engineering purposes. It is obtained from trunk of trees. Trees gives different types of timber.
What is Geographic Information System (GIS) ?
Geographic Information System (GIS) should include not only the data processing functions of these systems, but also their analytical capabilities.
Bridge Failure in Civil Engineering
Bridge failure don’t occure often but when they do the results are spectacular and unforgettable. Bridge failure occurs due to ultimate tensile strength.
Global Positioning System { GPS } in Surveying
Global Positioning System is a system developed by the US Department Of Defence (D.O.D) for military as well as Civil operation. GPS is used in surveying.
Contour line and Methods of Contouring
Contour line may be defined as an imaginary line passing through the points of equal devotion. Contour line is also be defined as intersection of a level surface with the surface of the earth.
Plane Table Surveying : Advantages & Disadvantages
Plane table surveying is the rapid method of surveying. The advantage of plane table surveying is the topographic features to be mapped are in full view.