Structural Failure STRUCTURAL FAILURES Introduction Structural failures are a result of many causes that need to be analyzed and studied before allowing the occupants to live. These appear because of the lack of proper care while construction of buildings. Whenever a small crack appears, this event...
BASIC BRIDGE ENGINEERING TERMS An important first step in understanding the principles and processes of bridge construction is learning basic bridge terminology. Although bridges vary widely in material and design, there are many components that are common to all bridges. In general, these componen...
Lean Concrete - Base - Mix Design - Strength - Purpose - Uses Lean concrete mixes is a concrete mix with low cement content and high percentages of aggregates, it is used in several works such as the blinding concrete under foundations and as leveling course below footings or in mass concrete such a...
Methods of Irrigation and its subsystems METHODS OF IRRIGATION Methods of Irrigation and its subsystems Any irrigation system or Methods of Irrigation and its subsystems would consist of the following four subsystems :(i) The water supply subsystem which may include diversion from rivers or surface ...
Classification of falls The falls can be classified into the following four categories according to the approach conditions. 1. Falls which maintain relation between depth and discharge. 2. Falls which maintain level of U/S water constant. 3. Combination of fall and regulator. 4. Miscellaneous falls...