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Protection of Saddle Dam from Ground Vibrations caused due to Tunnel Blasts: A Case Study
Abstract: A water tunnel of 150m length is being excavated, a portion of which is passing about 20m below the flank of Bhadra Saddle Dam, made up of compacted soil. Tunnel encountered Fair to Very Strong rock formation, requiring usage of explosive energy for the excavation. Safe tunnel blasts were designed for different chainages, depending up on the rock formation, in order to protect the Saddle Dam from the ground vibrations …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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A REVIEW ON THE VARIOUS TYPES OF SOIL CONTAMINATION WITH REMEDIATION
Abstract: The paper deals about the plethora of soil contamination by the industrial activities or accidental leakage. Several contaminations of soils have been included in the paper and suggested remediation methods for the remediation of contaminated soil is also discussed in the paper. Rise of population growth leads to large amount of demand, which affects the industrial growth. The re use of waste or any other surplus additives and bio-surfactants for …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Behavioural Study of Black Cotton Soil with Brick Kiln Dust and Fly Ash.
Abstract: Now a days with increasing population the quantity of waste materials is goes on increasing. This waste material growth is so dangerous that, it affects the lives of humans and animals for example generation of plastic waste of one of the important problem at present condition. Also in industrial area proper disposal of waste material can be seen in very less amount. Therefore by considering this as a problem to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Aerocon Bricks
Abstract: Various low-cost housing projects are considered by a growing demand chiefly due to urbanisation. The collection of building materials should chance the requirements of local conditions to enhance quality of life for the most needed ones by building new structures and/or by improving existing structures. Various studies showed that a big variety of wall materials have been used in different building systems with traditional and modern construction methods, but only …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Study of Vehicle Emissions Using Regression Analysis
Abstract: The paper presents the study of vehicle emissions in different places in Guntur urban area of Andhra Pradesh state in India. The types of vehicular emissions considered for the study are carbon monoxide (CO) and hydro carbons (HC) for petrol engines, and carbon (k) for diesel engines. The data collected from the RTO approved pollution check up vehicles. Data collected for 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers along with …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–41 Read article
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Flexural Behavior of Recycled Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The operational health of the road network is of the utmost importance for economic and social life. Fatigue life is affected by the growth and accumulation of cracks, under the action of repeated vehicular loading, aging and effect of the environment. The flexural behavior of asphalt concrete depends mainly on the flexibility of the pavement mixture which deteriorate gradually with time. Recycling could be a suitable action to reserve such …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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A parametric study for the behaviour of steel plate-anchor assembly embedded in concrete under cyclic loading
Abstract: Steel plate-anchor assembly embedded in concrete is a common type of connection system used for connecting structural steel members to concrete members. These assemblies are subjected to different loading cases depending on their use. Since the behaviour of such assemblies is quite complex and depends on a number of factors associated with different components, it was decided to adopt finite-element technique to obtain a reasonably accurate analytical solution for the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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A STUDY ON PRODUCTION OF NEXT GENERATION CONCRETE : GREEN CONCRETE
Abstract: This proposal aims to study the production of eco friendly, sustainable and efficient self healing concrete. Concrete is the most widely used material in construction, concrete is a composite material composed of course aggregates bonded with wet cements which hardens over time. Production of bioconcrete is done in order to reduce the cracks, reduces the corrosion of steel present inside the building. Modern methods of construction and technology have taken …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Potential of Natural Fibres for Strengthening Existing Structures – A Review
Abstract: To rehabilitate the deficiencies in the existing structures, synthetic/artificial fiber reinforced polymer composites have been considered as an effective external strengthening material for construction industries since a long period, due to their outstanding performances like high strength-to-weight ratio, lightness, and resistance to corrosion. But few of their drawbacks in terms of high cost, environmental issues etc., they have been triggered the introduction and development of natural fibers. Natural fibres are …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Analyzing the impact of land use and roadside informal activity on transportation system: A case study in Rajshahi City Corporation, Bangladesh
Abstract: Land use involves a management and modification of natural environment. Regulating land use in an efficient way is an important term in urban planning . This study is based on land use pattern of Rajshahi city corporation area. This study seeks to find out impact of change in land use pattern over the overall transportation system. Another major objective is to find out the change in road width and shrinkage …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Optimization of Compressive Strength of Segmental Interlocking Stones
Abstract: The failure of most segmental interlocking stones used as pavement materials is traceable to lack of knowledge of the mix ratios that would optimize the compressive strength of the end products. In this study, the compressive strength was optimized based on Scheffe’s simplex lattice approach. The reliability of model developed was investigated using F-statistic and was found to be adequate. A computer program written in basic language was used to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Compressive Strength, Water Absorption and Temperature Effects on Partial Replacing Cement with GGBS, Micro Silica and Fly Ash
Abstract: Widespread research work for decades also in development throughout the globe in concrete technology in finding substitute materials which can incompletely change Pozzolonic Portland Cement (PPC) and which can also meet the necessities of the strength and durability performance of industrial by products like micro silica, ground granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, etc. now termed as complimentary cementations materials (CCM) are quite promising. The increased quest for sustainable and …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Application of Suitable Admixtures (Lime and RHA) for Improvement of Pavement Subgrade
Abstract: Abstract The quality of a pavement depends on the strength of its sub-grade. The present investigation has been carried out with easily available materials like lime and rice husk ash mixed individually and in combinations with different proportions. The different percentages of lime with respect to weight of dry soil were 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% 10% and for rice husk ash (RHA) were 3%, 6%, 9% and 12%. In each …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–31 Read article
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Tunnel Stability under Different Conditions: Analysis by Numerical and Empirical Modeling
Abstract: Abstract Stability of the tunnels under different geotechnical conditions can be effectively assessed using numerical modelling techniques. In this paper, the stability of tunnel was analyzed along with support requirement, based on stress distribution around tunnel, using the finite element modelling software – NISA. A case study was taken up of a tunnel proposed by Karnataka Netravari Nigam Limited near Siddapura, Udupi District, Karnataka, India. Results from finite element modeling …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Evaluation of Soil Reinforcement Potential of Grass Variety
Abstract: Reinforcement potential of plant root is studied by many researches across the globe. This work aims to analyze the effect of grass root in the improvement of engineering properties of soil. Plant roots being a natural material help in enhancing the shear strength of soil. Field and laboratory studies were conducted on a grass variety (Co-4) and the soil reinforcement potential of the plant is studied. It is found that …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Stabilization using Waste plastic for Subgrade soil
Abstract: The Biggest challenge in a developing country like India is to build infrastructure system especially roads with limited financial source available. Use of local materials can considerably lower down the construction cost. If the stability of local soil is not adequate for supporting wheel loads, the properties are improved by soil stabilization techniques e.g. use of waste material obtained from industries or waste plastic in the subgrade soil, this can …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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BASE ISOLATION: EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE
Abstract: One of the most effective way of protecting structures against the severe earthquake is the base isolation system. In last few decades base isolation system have gain larger attention as a means in controlling structure failure against seismic hazards. In the base isolation system superstructure is separated from substructure due to which natural frequency of structure gets away from the dominant frequency range of seismic excitation. The effectiveness of an …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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EFFECT OF SUPERVISION ON PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA
Abstract: Poor supervision in the workplace has been identified to be among the primary obstacles to achieving potential successes by an organization. Insufficient direction is thought not only to be the major causes of revise but also resulted in low productivity, poor safety, lesser working conditions, and little quality of construction industry end product. Also lack of effective supervision is seen as an inevitable feature of the construction process which has …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Assessment of Pedestrian Walking Speed Through the Religious Occasions in Iraq
Abstract: The design of safe pedestrian facilities usually depends on assessment of pedestrian characteristics and behavior. In this investigation, pedestrian walking speed through the religious occasion has been monitored at three locations: Al-Kadhimiya (Imam Al-Kadim), Najaf, and Karbala (Imam Al-Husain) holy shrines. Video captures of the pedestrians through their walking to the two holy shrines have been prepared and analyzed for walking speed, gender, age groups, and clothing tradition. The pedestrian …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Experimental Investigation On Partial Replacement Of Fine Aggregate By Wood Ash On Concrete
Abstract: This paper intends to investigate the possibility of producing low costs enhanced performance concrete by wood ash. By taking the enormous amount of sand in river beds, it affects the environment badly and demand for fine aggregate is increase day by day. So by partially replacing Prosopis juliflora ash with fine aggregate in construction field, It can serve both the purposes of meeting the demands of construction industry and at …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article