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Assessment and Prediction of Groundwater for Irrigational Suitability
Abstract: Assessment of ground water suitability for irrigation purposes in Egita community has been investigated. The study gave sodium absorption ratio (SAR) values for different weeks of study. The values obtained ranges between 0.33 to 0.37 for both empirical model and finite element method respectively. The research demonstrates the suitability of using finite element method in predicting and monitoring sodium absorption ratio in groundwater water modelling and investigations. The correlation between …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Smog Eating Structure
Abstract: Air quality has deteriaoted significantly over the past two decades, today pollution is one of the largest risk factors contributing to the disease’s burden, Air pollution affects individual health of citizens, increases mortality and morbidity rates and contributes in climate changes. So, in this paper we have used titanium-dioxide-infused concrete, which can remove smog from air when exposed to sunlight and ultraviolet lights. This technology is based on particles of …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Analysis and Design of Transmission Tower
Abstract: Transmission Tower carry electrical transmission conductor from ground at safe height. The objective of paper is to find most economical section of tower and it configuration as per Indian Standard Code. In this paper the comparatively study is conducted with axial forces, deflection, sectional properties, loading between two types of bracing system X and K. The transmission tower height of 50m and base width 8.50m. Keywords: Bracing, wind load, Transmission …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Designing
Abstract: Within creasing population in rapidly developing smart cities, sewage treatment has become necessary for treating sewage before disposing git off in water body as it can cause harm to human and aquatic life. Different sewage treatment methods are being used and a comparative study is done of Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) process, Activated Sludge Process (ASP), Sequence Batching Reactor (SBR), Membrane Bioreactor (MBR). Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Utilization of Advance Geopolymer in Concrete: A Review
Abstract: Climate change has several adverse impacts like changes in weather, untimely rains, depleting water, droughts, flash floods, acute and early summer and chilling winter. Equally, another bigger challenge to the society is foul smell whether it is river, pond, drain, public toilets or garbage dump yards. It is due to emission of hydrogen sulphide, methane and other toxic gases. Methane in pure form does not create any foul smell, however …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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The Financial Implication of Weather Condition as a Determinant of On-Site Productivity and Contract Duration
Abstract: The effects of weather conditions on construction projects is an identifiable one as inclement weather can cause a lot of upset in works being executed, particularly in substructure and the wet trades such as concrete works. A cold dry weather harsh weather as in the case of the harmattan period causes drying out before concrete sets. Wet weather such as those experienced during the rainy seasons, which in the Niger …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Correlating the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete with Permanent Deformation
Abstract: Modelling the deformation-fatigue life of asphalt concrete can furnish an easy access for prediction of the pavement behavior under various service circumstances. An attempt has been made in this investigation to correlate the fatigue life of asphalt concrete with the permanent deformation after considering the test variables such as binder content, testing temperature, practicing moisture damage, and practicing ageing. It can be observed that at high microstrain level of 750, …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Progressive Collapse of G+4, G+7, G+11 Building Subjected to Blast Load
Abstract: This project work presents the progressive collapse analysis of low rise mid rise and High rise RCC building for blast load. In structure due to the spread of local damage form one part to another part or proportionately big part of the structure gets collapsed in progressive collapse. Progressive collapse analysis is performed on low rise for G+4, medium rise for G+17 and high rise for G+22 building and its …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Preparation of Layout and Estimation of Sports Complex using Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel Software: Review
Abstract: Sports, recreational activities are now widely accepted as fundamental elements of a good life. As sports being an important aspect of social life of human being, it brings in health and fitness followed by entertainment and social gatherings. In the process of development of infrastructure required for the betterment of sports in the society, the availability of sports complexes and sports ground becomes essential. A well designed infrastructure of a …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Comparitive Study of Conventional Slab and Flat Slab using ETABS
Abstract: In today’s construction activity the employment of flat block is kind of common which boosts the load reduction, speed up construction, and economical. Similarly from the beginning conventional slab has go it place in providing options like a lot of stiffness, higher load carrying capability, safe and economical additionally. because the advancement era began follow of flat slab becomes quite common. In the present dissertation work a G+7 residential multi-storeyed …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Scrap Steel Fiber Reinforce Concrete
Abstract: The research mentioned on this paper turned into finished to look at the feasibility of the usage of metal scrap received from lathe system in fiber bolstered concrete via way of means of checking the compressive strength, and flexural strength of M20 concrete and consequently optimizing the fiber proportions. In this look at, a contrast has been made among undeniable cement concrete and metal scrap fiber bolstered concrete (SSFRC). The …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Optimum Weight Design of a Singly Reinforced Rectangular Concrete Beam
Abstract: In this paper, the results of the optimum weight design of a simply supported singly reinforced concrete rectangular beam under uniform loading with respect to bending moment, steel ratio and design variable constraints are discussed. The design constraints were derived based on BS 8110, Part 1, 1997 design rules. The values of the design variables that optimized the self-weight of the beam subject to the constraints considered were obtained using …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Impact of Additives on the Split Tensile Strength of Roller Compacted Concrete
Abstract: Additives are implemented as partial replacement of Portland cement in concrete to enhance the required physical properties. In the present investigation, roller compacted concrete slab samples were prepared using gap and dense aggregate gradation. Three percentages of Portland cement were adopted, (16, 12, and 10) % by weight of aggregates. Three types of additives, (hydrated lime, fly ash, and fumed silica) were implemented as partial substitute of Portland cement. Core …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Behavior of RC Frame considering Soil Structure Interaction Under Seismic Load
Abstract: Present study focus on the behavior of reinforced concrete frames considering soil structure interaction by performing linear static and dynamic analysis. A reinforced concrete frame having G+10 storey was considered. The investigation on the behavior of RC frame is carried out by using dynamic analysis i.e., Response Spectrum method. The modeling of RC frame is carried out by using finite element-based computer program i.e., STAAD.Pro. The investigation is carryout by …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) Yield and Yield Component Evaluation using Bottle Drip Irrigation in Yabello District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Drip irrigation is the most proficient systems in supplying water to plant root but it still allows relatively high evaporation especially in clay soils. Thus identifying the high performing water delivering technology for limited water region is fundamental for high yield and water productivity. Bottle irrigation is more appropriate with not quantified results in these studies in saving water. The trials were replicated three times in RCBD for comprising of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Compare the Analysis & Cost Estimation of Multistorey Building with Fast Track Technique
Abstract: The present scenario, especially in metro cities demands rapidly construction to fulfill this fast track techniques is consider to accelerate, overlap or compress schedule has an impact on project predictability in terms of achieving the planned objective (cost and quality). Today Fast track development is quickly developing financially, bring increasing expense and efficient in development can remunerate critical extent of in general development cost. However no research directly address the …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Two Wheeler Adjustment Factor to Estimate Queue Length at Signalized Intersection under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Abstract: The two-wheeler adjustment factor derived in the present study to predict queue length at approaches of signalized intersections in mixed traffic conditions. The statistical distribution investigation carried out to understand the queuing behavior by using observed queue length obtained from the field. Field data was collected at Suchitra and KBR park intersections in Hyderabad City by using video graphic technic. Highway Capacity Manual (2010) adopted for estimating queue length with …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Simulation Models to Estimate Annual Runoff Volume in different Characteristics Soil Formation
Abstract: The study is aimed at developing mathematical models that will simulate annual runoff to acorresponding annual rainfall for different soil characteristics formation in the studied area. Theresearch established predictive models for sandy soil and sandy loam and coastal alluvium and siltyloam that can be used to simulate annual runoff to a corresponding annual rainfall usingmathematical tool of linear regression method and high correlation was found between annualrainfall and annual runoff …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Intercomparison of Peak Flood Discharge Estimates Using Normal, Gamma and Extreme Value Families of Distributions
Abstract: Estimation of Peak Flood Discharge (PFD) for a given return period is utmost importance for planning, design and management of hydraulic structures. This can be achieved through Flood Frequency Analysis (FFA) that involves fitting normal, gamma and extreme value families of distributions to the series of observed annual maximum discharge data. Based on the intended applications and the variate under consideration, Method of Moments (MoM), Maximum Likelihood Method (MLM) and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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Seepage and Slope Stability Analysis of Earthen Dam: A Case Study of Lebu Dam, Ethiopia
Abstract: Seepage and Slope stability are a matter of remarkable concern in the construction of earthen dams where the failure of slopes may incur a severe loss of life and damage to property. The most important factors that cause instability of slope and lead to failure are gravitational force, the force due to seepage of water, sudden lowering of water adjacent to a slope and force due to earthquake. This study …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 52–70 Read article