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Predictive Model to Monitor Dissolved Oxygen Deficit and Velocity Variation Influenceon Mycoplasima Transport in Choba River
Abstract: This paper expressed various impacts from oxygen and river velocity on the transport of Mycoplasima in Choba River. The study monitor the impact of these two parameters at different pointsource of waste discharge in the River, other parameterswere integrated, but were not considered significant, since there rate of impact were not determined in the study location. The two considered parameters were applied in the system to determined their direct rate …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Effect of Circular Polyimide Micropillars on Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Working Liquids inside the SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this experimental work, total 8 individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated using Mukhopadhyay’s own hands-on completely. Maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique are the methods to fabricate these devices. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record the surface-driven capillary flow in each device. Dyed water and dyed ethylene glycol are the selected and prepared …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Flood Hazard Analysis on Dulecha Woreda Located in Middle Awash River Basin
Abstract: Flood is a natural disaster and causes loss of life and property damage. Awash River is causing damage of farm land and other properties at Dulecha Woreda as it is located at flood plain area. The objective of the study is to analyze flood hazard of Dulecha Woreda located in Middle Awash River Basin. The hydrological modeling in combination with hydraulic modeling is used for this study. The HEC-HMS model …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 47–66 Read article
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Some Geomechanical and Petrophysical Linkages Within Paleo-Sedimentary Beds of Ghana
Abstract: Instability issues have been a major challenge in the Sekondian Series of South-Western Ghana. This is particularly affecting civil works and environmental mitigation efforts across the formation as extensive weathered profile impedes structural integrity. Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) of lithological units which is a critical stability measure in most engineering projects requires quality sample of appropriate dimension for its determination. Samples for this important design parameter cannot be easily obtained …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 31–42 Read article
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Soil Reinforcement Using Waste Plastic Materials
Abstract: Soil reinforcement is a ground improvement techniques used in different civil engineering structures like earth retaining structures, embankment, foundations, road construction, etc.In this study, an attempt was made to collect the soil samples in such a way that it has different plasticity index. Accordingly, samples from surrounding areas of the Kanpur were collected and analyzed for their plasticity index. It was observed that three locations such as PSIT Campus, Naramau …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Strength & Durability of Concrete with Sand Blasting Residue
Abstract: Sand blasting residue (SBR) is commonly obtained as a by-product from chain manufacturing industries. Although it is a waste material but can be used in the mixing of concrete. The work has been divided into two parts. Part 1 covers preparation of M20concreteby substituting SBR as replacement of sand in different percentage such as 40%, 50%, 60%, 70% & 80%. The w/c ratio is kept as 0.5 with adequate does …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Effect of varying water temperature on concrete properties
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to determine the effects of mixing-water temperature on the compressive strength, workability and water absorption rate of concrete. Locally available materials were used. Compression tests results showed that the 7 days value of 19.52N/mm2 at 35°C was higher than the value of 9.96N/mm2 at 5°C. The 28th day results for compression test also showed similar trend. The workability of the concrete decreased as the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of magnetic pole direction on the properties of magnetized water concrete
Abstract: This project aimed to study the variations in properties of concrete when magnetized water was being used instead of normal water, and also compare the effect of the magnetic pole on magnetized water concrete. In this research, based on reviewed literature, magnetized water was prepared by filling a glass beaker with water and then placing magnets at the sides of the container for the required number of hours. Sieve analysis …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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The Role of Traffic Culture Making in Air Pollution Reduction in Metropolitans of Developing Countries
Abstract: Nowadays, environmental problems, especially air pollution issues, are one of the major problems in the metropolis of the world, whichitsside dimensions and effects are increasing day by day. According to statisticsand Information over 30% of the world's energy consumption is allocated to the transport sector, it is not therefore unthinkable that toconsidermotor vehicles asone of the main sources of air pollution.Gases from the combustion of vehicles' fuel are the most …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 42–54 Read article
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Impact of Microcrack Healing Techniques on Resilient behavior of Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: Concentrated efforts on the development of innovative materials and techniques for asphalt pavement repair are going on, many of them related to crack healing. Flexible pavement usually practices repeated loading and environmental impacts and suffers distresses throughout its service life. Microcracks initiates and can heal itself under controlled conditions. In this Concentrated efforts on thedevelopment of innovative materials and techniquesfor asphalt pavement repair are going on, many of them related …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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A comparative study on the use of conventional and osadebe mix designs in predicting the marshall stability of asphalt concrete
Abstract: Asphalt concrete is an important construction material all over the world with its design always following conventional procedure in developing countries such as Nigeria. This study was channelled towards using Osadebe’s theory in comparison to the conventional design procedure in the design of asphalt concrete providing a handy mathematical model for the determination of the stability of asphalt concrete given any components’ mix proportion and vice versa. Two designs were …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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Study on Rural Infrastructure availability and wellbeing in Karisalkulam Village
Abstract: Rural development is the process of developing rural areas through improving the quality of living for rural people. Development not only means technology and education but also gaining and accepting ability of culture to adopt the new era to compete with the outer world. The planning and strategies for rural development are mainly concerned with Gram Panchyats, schools, higher educational institutes, industries and labor needs. The aim of this study …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Impact of Sugarcane Molasses on Compressive Strength and Workability
Abstract: Molasses used as admixture increase the workability, it is a by-product of sugar industry. In this study, mechanical property such as compressive strength and workability of concrete adding fly ash and sugarcane molasses has been investigated. Adding the molasses in concrete increase the compressive strength, delay the initial and final setting time, reduced the bleeding and segregation of concrete and decrease the W/C ratio. The compressive strength test results showed …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Comparison between with and without horizontal bracing on sloping and plain ground: seismic zone iii
Abstract: In this work, the structure selected for study is G+12 storied regular RC residential building. The seismic analysis of 5 bays (6m x 6m room size) buildings on varying slope angles were studied and compared with the same on the flat ground. The seismic forces of zone III were considered as per IS: 1893:2002 in STAAD.Pro software for the structural analysis. In this paper columns, plinth beams, slab beams and …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Static Analysis of Precast Concrete Piles using Resonance Moment–Displacement Method
Abstract: This paper presents the results of static analysis of circular precast single piles from critical buckling load by resonance moment-displacement approach. The circular precast single piles of different support conditions; pinned-pinned, fixed-fixed, and fixed-pinned were investigated. The critical buckling load was evaluated as the resonance moment-total deflection ratio. A computer program coded in basic language was invoked to carry out a composite analysis of single piles from critical buckling load …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Seismic Performance Of RC Elevated Liquid Storage Tank Supported On Partial Shaft Type And Full Shaft Type Staging.
Abstract: Elevated water tanks are mostly used in public water distribution system. These structures are most vulnerable under earthquake excitation due to large lumped mass concentrated at the top of slender supporting structure. In this dissertation, a comparative study is made on seismic performance of elevated intze shape water tank supported partial shaft type staging and full shaft type staging of 2,50,000 litre capacity. The analysis s carried out in accordance …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Effect of Shear Wall on Seismic Performance of High Rise Building Adopting Linear Dynamic Analysis
Abstract: Earlier, the buildings were designed for only dead loads not for the seismic loads. But, as the populations go on increasing and there is limited space available for living. So now a day we raise the height of the structures, as height is increases different parameters affects the structure like seismic loads and wind loads. Seismic force is a lateral horizontal force acting on throughout the height of the building. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Optimal Design of Cantilever Retaining Wall Using Relief Shelve: A Review
Abstract: The sectional dimensions of retaining wallessentially depends on the active lateral earth pressure acting on it. Many researchers have struggledon researches to minimize the effective lateral pressure and to adopt the optimized and economical design for retaining walls. Provision of relief shelves to retaining walls reduces the lateral earth pressure, this type of retaining wall is considered as a special type of retaining wall. For high cantilever wall, there will …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Effect on Strength Properties Concrete Amalgamation of Recycled Reinforced Aggregate -An Experimental Study
Abstract: Concrete is a combination substance which has turn into a universal and essential as its intrinsic in character brought an uprising application. Use of concrete in construction lead to construction of surplus desecrate subsequent to destruction of the variety of structures. The waste generated is enormous and uncontrollable. So, in this present research is to verify the potency of concrete with normal aggregate and recycled aggregate in addition to enlarged …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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THE STRENGHT PARAMETERS OF SAW-DUST ASH ON THE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF LATERITIC SOIL FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES IN GHANA
Abstract: The strength parameters of saw dust ash on the geotechnical properties of lateritic soil for road construction purposes in Ghana have been investigated. The lateritic soil sample collected was subjected to the following test; Atterberg limits, compaction and California Bearing Ratio Test. The tests were conducted in accordance with BS: 1377 and AASHTO M145 standards. A varying percentage of the saw dust ash in order of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article